new car, wiring questions

Discussion in 'General Car Audio Discussions' started by johnpd, Sep 9, 2006.

  1. johnpd

    johnpd Full Member

    so i just got a car, a 99 honda civic nothin special but its mine. anyway after messin with it and exploring it i discovered wires that lead to the trunk for an amp, and i eventually will be putting in an amp; do you think i should get new wires or just use them? i dont want to take a chance with those wires and have something get messed up; but what do you guys think???

    thanks
     
  2. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    Depends on what gauge they are...check under the hood and see of all of the connections are good...If they are I'd get a new fuse...just to be sure.
     
  3. TheViking

    TheViking Well-Known Member

    DONT TRUST PRIOR INSTALLATIONS!!!

    Pull it ALL out and if the wiring is in good shape, re-run it properly!

    Might save your car from catching on fire.............
     
  4. johnpd

    johnpd Full Member

    alright thanks guys, ill pull it out and look at it and stuff; ill proabbly end up replacing it when the time comes.

    thanks again
     
  5. TheViking

    TheViking Well-Known Member

    Be sure to upgrade the "big 3"

    For that car, you can use 8 GA. wire no problem...lessun you wanna do 4 ga.
     
  6. johnpd

    johnpd Full Member

    what about 1/0 gauge...bigger the better eh?
     
  7. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    indeed...bigger IS better