[Adamkillafonz]

Hello, I just got done installing my two 12 inch kickers with a 1200 watt amp to my 2014 cruze. I used a line out converter and tapped into to stock radio. I ran the power to the post on the battery side of the built in fuse then hooked my remote wire to an add-a-circut and plugged it into one of the 20 amp power outlets on my Fuze box. After everything is hooked up I'm not getting any power to my amp. Wondering what I did wrong. I used a 40 amp inline fuse to my sub power wire when I accidentally broke my 80 so idk if this is contributing to the issue. Also I grounded it to the body right behind the back seat with a self tapping screw after sanding the paint off. Any advice would be very much appreciated!

 

[Johnny B]

hooked my remote wire to an add-a-circut and plugged it into one of the 20 amp power outlets on my Fuze box

Take note on how the add-a-circuit is plugged in, remove it, then install so the blades are reversed.
That is likely your issue, or you didn't add the fuses to the add-a-circuit.

 

[Blasirl]

how to place the fuses in an add a fuse - Google Search

 

[Thebigzeus]

A couple of things. If you jump 12v to the remote wire input in the amp, does it power up?

doea a voltmeter show both the positive and negative wires at the amp have power?

 

[Adamkillafonz]

Thanks for the replies, I got the issue resolved. I had the add a circuit in backwards and had a 20 amp fuse in the wrong slot. Switched to a 10 amp in the other slot and flipped it over and works perfectly now. Another question...
Someone mentioned that I should add a power supply or a capacitor to power the subs so I don't burn out my alternator. I have 2 12" kenwoods with a 1200 watt walmart amp. Is additional power necessary? If I don't add something to take the load off my battery will it really wear my alternator out faster? Thanks again for the help!

 

[Mister Bogus]

Thanks for the replies, I got the issue resolved. I had the add a circuit in backwards and had a 20 amp fuse in the wrong slot. Switched to a 10 amp in the other slot and flipped it over and works perfectly now. Another question...
Someone mentioned that I should add a power supply or a capacitor to power the subs so I don't burn out my alternator. I have 2 12" kenwoods with a 1200 watt walmart amp. Is additional power necessary? If I don't add something to take the load off my battery will it really wear my alternator out faster? Thanks again for the help!

Hey Adam!

A capacitor really helps maintain sound integrity and prevent under-voltage during heavy sound loads. It also helps reduce strain on the charging system and prevent light dimming. I would recommend using one.

Bogus

 

[Johnny B]

I had the add a circuit in backwards

I called it

Thanks for getting back us