ok so i installed a system to my maxima. I have a Kicker Comp VR12, RMS 400 Max 800. Running it I have a Rockford Fosgate 500S, 500 W X 1 @ 4 Ohms Bridged RMS. Now im pretty sure im suppose to be wwithin 25 watts for amp-to-sub but i figure dont turn it up to loud or keep level turned down, whatever. Now I used 8 guage wire.

Problem: Lights USED to dim when sub hit or peaked, BUT

MAJOR PROBLEM... sub suddenly faded out to a very wierd sound(like it blew) and fuse on amp wire kit blew. I replaced fuse and tried again but this this time the sub made no noise and the fuse blew again? I think its the 8gauge but how can I be sure i havent blown the sub or worse fried my amp? HELP ME with all my probelms

 

Sounds like your speaker wires are shorted. Or the voice coil is so cooked that you have the same effect. If you have dimming lights with less than 1000 watts you definitely have a wireing problem.

 

check your power wires, if u mix them up, the fuses blow immediatly... if u think u blew your sub, take it out and smell it, it would smell burned if it blew, and if u push on it, and it feels like it moves up and down ruff, it's probably burned too...