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How many amps come through my car cigarette lighter outlet?

I want to convert my cigarette lighter outlet to 110AC. I have a converter but I will need at least 15amps to run a small air compressor that I want to buy. My vehicle is a 2004 Nissan truck. How many amps would be available for this vehicle? Thanks
Cars & Transportation > Car Audio
10 amps.

What car audio amps and subwoofers should i get?

I’m getting a chevy equinox or a ford edge, both with nav systems. i want the music to be clear loud and have a really good base. what should i get? under 500/600 if possible. thanks
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Is there sum way i can make my own Distribution Block for my car amps i have 4?

Is there sum way i can make my own Distribution Block for my car amps i have 4? wires are JSt going every where and i wanna set it up an make it look nice so i wanna sum how make my own Distribution Block for the ground wires an 1 for the power so [...]

What car amps worked best for you? What car amps sucked for you and why?

Everyone has a story to tell…
Some had car amplifiers that were worth their weight in gold…
Some had car amplifiers that needed to be used as a boat anchor…
Share your stories here. Lengthy explanations welcomed and encouraged..
You know I have been into car audio but never been lucky. Before I bought cheap [...]

If you are running two amps in your car would you need 2 compacitors for both amps or do they both connect?

If i have 2 amps in my car do i need two power caps or can both amps be wired to the power cap? Have 2 amps plus a 2 farad power cap and lights + gauges still dim :s
you never need a capacitor, but yes you can use ONE with 2 amps. [...]

How many amps are needed to power a car receiver and two 6" x 9" speakers?

I want to turn my old car stereo receiver and speakers into a home stereo. I know I need a converter, but how many amps should my converter be if all I am powering is the 50w receiver and two 6” x 9" speakers?
Standard car stereo deck needs only about 15 amps to operate, [...]

can my alternator handle two car stereo amps?

i already have a 600 watt sony xplod amp 4 channel hooked to four pioneer speakers. i just got a 12” pioneer sub. and i need a single channel amp. it doesnt have to be that powerful but ive heard that its bad for alternators to handle multiple amps. any input???
i would like to [...]

How many Volts, Watts, and Amps are in the Average Car Battery?

Hey Guys,
How many Volts, Watts, and Amps are in the average Car Battery?
Most car batteries are called 12 volt, although when running, can go as high as 14 volts. But the battery is still called a 12 volt system.
Amps are the driving force, and battery amperage can be as low as 200 amps for small [...]

Is there sum way i can make my own Distribution Block for my car amps i have 4?

Is there sum way i can make my own Distribution Block for my car amps i have 4? wires are Just going every where and i wanna set it up an make it look nice so i wanna sum how make my own Distribution Block for the ground wires an 1 for the power so [...]

Can i install a new audio receiver in my car without amps?

i ve never installed a car stereo system before and i was wondering how i could connect my speakers to the receiver? i looked on the back and it didnt look like it had any speaker plugs like a home a/v receiver.
the receiver im looking at is the cda-105
one day i was in my backyard [...]