Why rewireing the fuel pump when installing a new sound system
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Why rewireing the fuel pump when installing a new sound system
Hi there,
Ive been told that when you install a new sound system you should rewire your fuel pump.
The question is not how to rewire it but why?
I got no sound system, radio is not even working. But my battery's voltage is is between 13.8 and 14 V all the time. Sometime its at 12 when i start.
is there a way to install the sound system without having to rewire the fuel pump?
Thanks for info!!
Nick
Ive been told that when you install a new sound system you should rewire your fuel pump.
The question is not how to rewire it but why?
I got no sound system, radio is not even working. But my battery's voltage is is between 13.8 and 14 V all the time. Sometime its at 12 when i start.
is there a way to install the sound system without having to rewire the fuel pump?
Thanks for info!!
Nick
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I think what you may have been told is while installing a sound system you will be running wiring through anyway so it may be worth checking your fuel pump's wiring in case it's bad, and also while wiring anyway installing a fuel pump cutoff switch for diagnosing problems and unflooding can be a very worthwhile investment.
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Large wattage stereo systems tax the electrical system. My old system was about 600 watts, with everything, head unit as well running off of the main 4 gauge wire I ran to the storage boxes. My voltage would drop so low at idle that my stereo's "main relay" would switch off. It was dropping to below 10volts. I uppgraded the alternator and it was fine after.
Anyway, rewireing the fuel pump because of a stereo is only for things like this. While it is a good idea to rewire the sucker if you are running engine modes its not really needed for everyday plane Jane cars.
If you just are going to throw in a deck with its own built in amp you should be fine. Maybe a small amp with it, you should be fine, Big Assed sub, just rewire it for peice of minde.
Anyway, rewireing the fuel pump because of a stereo is only for things like this. While it is a good idea to rewire the sucker if you are running engine modes its not really needed for everyday plane Jane cars.
If you just are going to throw in a deck with its own built in amp you should be fine. Maybe a small amp with it, you should be fine, Big Assed sub, just rewire it for peice of minde.
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