Connect the capacitors positive terminal. Whether you are connecting to the battery, amp, or a distribution block of some kind, you need to connect the positive terminal of the capacitor to the positive terminal of the other component by running a wire between them. Eight gauge wire is usually recommended.

How do you hook up a capacitor?

2:174:07How to install a car audio capacitor - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNow connect the positive wire lead from the capacitor to your car audio amplifiers. PositiveMoreNow connect the positive wire lead from the capacitor to your car audio amplifiers. Positive terminal the capacitor should also be receiving power from your cars battery.

Can you mount a capacitor under the hood?

For the love of all that is good and holy, dont put a cap under the hood. The leads from the cap to the amp should be as short as possible.

What does capacitor do in a circuit?

A capacitor is an electronic component that stores and releases electricity in a circuit. It also passes alternating current without passing direct current. A capacitor is an indispensible part of electronic equipment and is thus almost invariably used in an electronic circuit.