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Challenger [message #16219] Tue, 11 October 2011 19:09   rockaday Messages: 7 Registered: June 2011 Junior Member I bought a Kustom Challenger recently. I don't know the age but It works fine. on the back near the top in the center is a small rectangular hole with a single wire sticking out. It says 200 watts maximum near the hole. Is this a danger. How can I fix it. Report message to a moderator

Re: Challenger [message #16224 is a reply to message #16219] Tue, 11 October 2011 21:09   pleat Messages: 1452 Registered: June 2004 Location: Belding, Mi Senior Member I'm not sure what wire would be sticking out, but the rectangular hole is where the 110v AC convience plug would have been located. I'd remove the two large screws that hold the chassis in place, slide out the amp towards the front and remove the top panel to investigate further. Let us know what you find out. pleat Report message to a moderator

Re: Challenger [message #16230 is a reply to message #16224] Wed, 12 October 2011 10:23   rockaday Messages: 7 Registered: June 2011 Junior Member thanks. I'll investigate as you suggested and get back to you. John Report message to a moderator

Re: Challenger [message #16231 is a reply to message #16224] Wed, 12 October 2011 11:47   rockaday Messages: 7 Registered: June 2011 Junior Member I removed the top panel and the black wire that I said is sticking out is coming off the on/off switch. The wire is stripped on the end. I also note that there is a white wire, also coming off the on/off switch that is loose and has some solder on the tip as if it has come loose from something. Is it possible that these two wires were once soldered together? I will say that the amp seems to be operating well...all functions. Thanks so much for your help. John Report message to a moderator

Re: Challenger [message #16232 is a reply to message #16224] Wed, 12 October 2011 11:59   rockaday Messages: 7 Registered: June 2011 Junior Member I just wanted say that if my description is not good enough, I could photograph what I'm describing and email it. Again, thanks. Report message to a moderator

Re: Challenger [message #16233 is a reply to message #16219] Wed, 12 October 2011 12:38 chicagobill Messages: 2005 Registered: April 2003 Senior Member STOP! Those wires are the hot and neutral ac lines that were once connected to the missing convenience socket. They never were connected and should be taped off or removed before you use the amp again. If you plan to replace the missing socket, carefully tape over the bare ends with some electrical tape until you get the new socket. If you are not replacing the socket carefully cut off the two wires at the power switch and then cover the panel hole. Of course be sure that the amp is unplugged from the wall outlet before doing any of these things. Report message to a moderator

Re: Challenger [message #16234 is a reply to message #16233] Wed, 12 October 2011 13:25   rockaday Messages: 7 Registered: June 2011 Junior Member Thank you so much for all your help on this. I'm going to remove the wires or tape them up real good. John Report message to a moderator

Re: Challenger [message #16235 is a reply to message #16234] Wed, 12 October 2011 14:16   rockaday Messages: 7 Registered: June 2011 Junior Member Question answered/problem solved. Thanks. Report message to a moderator

Re: Challenger [message #16240 is a reply to message #16219] Thu, 13 October 2011 06:24   stevem Messages: 4733 Registered: June 2004 Location: NY Senior Member Tape has been known to come off at times and mostly when your hand is in there doing work with the amp live! so if you have not got to repair it yet head to a hardware store and pick up two of the small blue colored wire nuts and twist them on and then tape it up. Report message to a moderator

Re: Challenger [message #16243 is a reply to message #16240] Thu, 13 October 2011 08:52   rockaday Messages: 7 Registered: June 2011 Junior Member I did use wire nuts first. Then Tape. John Report message to a moderator

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