[Shotimes] Strange stereo/electrical problem

[Christian Kesselring]

The amp is actually located under the front passenger seat, is that still
too far?  I have both +12V and ground run with 8ga wire, and the +12V comes
from the battery.  The amp is a PowerAccoustik Hammer Plus 500a2.  It is
rated at 500W peak, 320W RMS split into two channels, then split again to
each front/rear set in parallel.  Theoretically, my speakers are drawing the
max output at 2ohm impedance.  This weird interruption in power only occurs
when the engine fan comes on.

> Well for starters it's always best to have the shortest grounds.  The
> shorter the better.  If the AMP is in the trunk, grounding under the dash
is
> way too far.  Where are you picking up the 12v?  My first thought was that
> you are picking up the 12v somewhere that can't supply the load needed for
> the amp.  Maybe it's on something with a relay or a breaker.  If it's a
> small amp the factory power wire should suffice, if not then you must go
> directly to the battery with a fuse as close to the battery as possible
and
> with a sufficient wire.  What brand amp and what is its power rating?
>
> Jonathan Zane
> www.kc2ena.com
>
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Christian
> > Kesselring
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 3:46 PM
> > To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Shotimes] Strange stereo/electrical problem
> >
> >
> > When my stock amp burned up (okay so I burned it up), I
> > rerouted the speaker wires into an aftermarket 2ch amp.  It
> > works pretty well, good sound and good output, but there is
> > one problem.  Whenever the engine fan kicks on, I lose my
> > sound for a second or less.  Seems weird to me.  I have the
> > amp wired to the battery for +12v and under the dash for the
> > ground.  Any ideas what could be causing this?  It's
> > disconcerting how different the morning news comes across
> > with a phrase missing here and there.  ;o)  TIA
> >
> > Christian Kesselring
> > '92 SHO 128k
> > '02 PT Cruiser 28k