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bottletalk · 05-07-2023, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Good Read, My plan was to ground to Battery then I started reading and most seemed against it. Any issue running the Power and Ground nest to each other to the battery? I had planned to have this installed already but getting the Yard and house ready for summer is taking forever with this weather.

as long as u use size the wire correctly, amps&temp.

Little Walter · 05-07-2023, 09:18 AM

On the Camaro I use the same ground connection for the amp in the trunk that the battery ground cable is secured to with no problems, but if you prefer the battery ground direct and it causes no problems use it. I am sure you have read it all about grounding but below is another good read.

https://www.autometer.com/blog/the-b...0ground%20path.

Joe.G · 06-26-2023, 08:20 AM

So I got the amp installed, I have the Gain for front and rear set to right around the first line, I had it at the second and I got some static and the Chimes were very loud, I also was not able to Control the Vol as well as it got pretty loud on low settings but it did sound really good. I now will listen to it in the Mid teens and have no reason to go above mid 20's ever.

LEO set the cross overs and what not and I left them.

I have it grounded to the battery, I do have one odd issue, I no longer have the Grid lines or the options in my MyLink for the back up camera, Only thing that is different is the amp ( i Tried swapping stock one back in ) and i had a little spark as I was loosing the ground strap from the car as I forgot to loosen battery ( I tried grounding it straight to car at the strap for static issue). I did add the resistor to the fark kit and I soldiered and heat wrapped it .

Leo72793 · 06-26-2023, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

So I got the amp installed, I have the Gain for front and rear set to right around the first line, I had it at the second and I got some static and the Chimes were very loud, I also was not able to Control the Vol as well as it got pretty loud on low settings but it did sound really good. I now will listen to it in the Mid teens and have no reason to go above mid 20's ever.

LEO set the cross overs and what not and I left them.

I have it grounded to the battery, I do have one odd issue, I no longer have the Grid lines or the options in my MyLink for the back up camera, Only thing that is different is the amp ( i Tried swapping stock one back in ) and i had a little spark as I was loosing the ground strap from the car as I forgot to loosen battery ( I tried grounding it straight to car at the strap for static issue). I did add the resistor to the fark kit and I soldiered and heat wrapped it .

The lines might be disabled in the mylink settings (if its a mylink). I just responded . So sorry!

You can reset the camera settings in the options under the mylink. Mine did this a few times over the years and returned after letting the battery sit disconnected for a hour or so.

Leo72793 · 06-26-2023, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bottletalk

as long as u use size the wire correctly, amps&temp.

Correct. Only thing is never run RCA and power wires in parallel. He has 4 gauge (spec for the amplifier and its OFC) so they are perfect.

Joe.G · 06-26-2023, 06:35 PM

I disconnected the battery for a few minutes I'll leave off for a few days and see what happens, it's odd as I don't even see the option. They really came in handy because I park the car Tight into the corner of my shop.

Leo72793 · 06-26-2023, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I disconnected the battery for a few minutes I'll leave off for a few days and see what happens, it's odd as I don't even see the option. They really came in handy because I park the car Tight into the corner of my shop.

Thats really odd that would happen. Kind of odd but check the 12v power outlet fuse. its inside the car on the driver side

Joe.G · 06-26-2023, 09:09 PM

Yeah this is all I have now.

Leo72793 · 06-27-2023, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Yeah this is all I have now.

Thats very odd considering they are 2 split systems. Did you check the fuse?

Joe.G · 06-27-2023, 06:10 AM

I will check the fuse today, Is that fuse connected to that system?

Leo72793 · 06-27-2023, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I will check the fuse today, Is that fuse connected to that system?

12v fuse for the camera lines (from searching on the forums)

Joe.G · 06-27-2023, 04:12 PM

I didn't a ton of searching and I couldn't find much information, I appreciate it I'll check it out. Weather is nothing but rain here but I'll get to it this weekend.

Joe.G · 06-28-2023, 05:52 PM

I didn't check the fuse yet, But see my other thread about flashing the car by the dealer.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...5#post11330495

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617281

Leo72793 · 06-28-2023, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I didn't check the fuse yet, But see my other thread about flashing the car by the dealer.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...5#post11330495

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617281

It shouldnt mess with your tune. Radio and BCM programming is seperate from ECU. Granted, your tuner can literally flash the ECU just in case after they do their flash. Ask your tuner to be sure

05-07-2023, 09:18 AM	#30
Little Walter Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 261	On the Camaro I use the same ground connection for the amp in the trunk that the battery ground cable is secured to with no problems, but if you prefer the battery ground direct and it causes no problems use it. I am sure you have read it all about grounding but below is another good read. https://www.autometer.com/blog/the-b...0ground%20path. Last edited by Little Walter; 05-07-2023 at 03:06 PM.

06-26-2023, 08:20 AM	#31
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	So I got the amp installed, I have the Gain for front and rear set to right around the first line, I had it at the second and I got some static and the Chimes were very loud, I also was not able to Control the Vol as well as it got pretty loud on low settings but it did sound really good. I now will listen to it in the Mid teens and have no reason to go above mid 20's ever. LEO set the cross overs and what not and I left them. I have it grounded to the battery, I do have one odd issue, I no longer have the Grid lines or the options in my MyLink for the back up camera, Only thing that is different is the amp ( i Tried swapping stock one back in ) and i had a little spark as I was loosing the ground strap from the car as I forgot to loosen battery ( I tried grounding it straight to car at the strap for static issue). I did add the resistor to the fark kit and I soldiered and heat wrapped it . __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

06-26-2023, 06:35 PM	#34
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	I disconnected the battery for a few minutes I'll leave off for a few days and see what happens, it's odd as I don't even see the option. They really came in handy because I park the car Tight into the corner of my shop. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

06-26-2023, 09:09 PM	#36
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	Yeah this is all I have now. Attached Images __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

06-27-2023, 06:10 AM	#38
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	I will check the fuse today, Is that fuse connected to that system? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

06-27-2023, 04:12 PM	#40
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	I didn't a ton of searching and I couldn't find much information, I appreciate it I'll check it out. Weather is nothing but rain here but I'll get to it this weekend. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

06-28-2023, 05:52 PM	#41
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	I didn't check the fuse yet, But see my other thread about flashing the car by the dealer. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...5#post11330495 https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617281 __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.