Thread: keypower wiring questions!

I connected my "G" to ground of my car. When I open the PS, I realized that the "G" wire just goes to the housing of the PS. My ps is mounted to the car with a metal brakets any way so it wouldn't matter is I use the "G" terminal or not. I ran it without hooking the "G" and it worked fine. I also hook it up and it did'nt make any difference. I also siliconed all of the heavy parts(coils, heat sinks, etc.) so it doesn't come of the board. I don't think this is necessary but I just wanted to make sure nothing gets lose with vibration. Caution-voids you warranty if you open it up!

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wow, member #10...impressive Sam is right....just hook up the - to ground, I could not figure out what the GND is for either.

Cool... thanks Sam and Pinky for the help

I must have just about set a record for the slowest built car mp3 player in history! But don't worry its going to be well worth the wait. Considering my minimal experience in the required fields (car audio, computer hardware and configuration, electronics, fabrication etc) I don't think I am doing half bad... and hey... I haven't set fire to anything yet

Thanks again

AndyM

so (-) is the ground and so is the (G)?? I am curious because i just blew my cash on one as well. thanks

Originally posted by AndyM:
<STRONG>...I must have just about set a record for the slowest built car mp3 player in history! But don't worry its going to be well worth the wait.. AndyM</STRONG>

I think I'm in that race, too... I've been collecting parts, specifically for this project, for over a year...!
~m

yes, you're correct gregulator. Just ground both the (-) and (G) terminal to battery ground. I used 8 gauge wires for positive and negative, but I think you should be o.k. with 10 or 12 gauge. I can run my system with a 15Amp fuse with no problem. I guess this depends on you system.