View Full Version : Question bout my "blown" system
BlazinLow_inORE
11-17-04, 05:46 PM
I cannot figure the problem out.. none of my fuses are blown... my subs still work (randomly off and on but very very soft)..
the thing is when i start up my stereo... the protection light on the amp blinks(always has...normal)... and the power light comes on like normal... the difference is that the power light sloowly fades until it is to the point where it looks off. I checked the hookup from the battery to the amp.. and every other wire in the damn thing....
could it be i just need a new amp? please help.. i miss my subs
importmaster1300
11-17-04, 05:48 PM
make sure you have a REALLY good ground and check the rem. wire.
BlazinLow_inORE
11-17-04, 05:55 PM
checked rem wire like 10 times... and i know my ground is good cuz i tapped it into the body
check the ground, check your fuse holder too, fuse might be loose. what kind of amp is it? and does it work when the light is out, or not?
importmaster1300
11-17-04, 06:03 PM
but did you sand all the paint?
Also could be the batt. I had one w/ 590CA and everytime I got big bass drops it shut off the amp. Now I have the redtop.
BlazinLow_inORE
11-17-04, 06:08 PM
no.. it only works when the light is on... The amp is a kicker( kinda older) but works like a bute....
Also could be the batt. I had one w/ 590CA and everytime I got big bass drops it shut off the amp. Now I have the redtop.
It doesnt shut the amp off everytime i get big bass... it just does not work at all now... it used to do fine with big bass.
And yes i sanded down the paint.
id say your amp is messed up internally somehow. i think replacing it would be the best idea
BlazinLow_inORE
11-17-04, 06:11 PM
they can test for that at a audio place cant they?
importmaster1300
11-17-04, 06:13 PM
yup..............
how? i work in an audio place, and im not aware of any test methods.
importmaster1300
11-17-04, 06:47 PM
All they will do is hook it up in their shop and run it. If it doesn't work there then its the amp.
If you want you can take it apart after the test, and see if there is any burn spots in it.
It might have overheated then shorted out.
Do you have it in a well ventalated (sp) area?
BlazinLow_inORE
11-17-04, 09:30 PM
yeah... i also have a fan on it
importmaster1300
11-17-04, 09:35 PM
The ground didnt touch the pos. did it?
Supercharged-ZQ8
11-17-04, 09:47 PM
What model amp is it? The amp module (depending on model) may have rattled loose. Common thing with Kickers.
XxInFaxX
11-17-04, 09:55 PM
i had a similar problem with my kicker amp...ended up actually being one of my subs blown...for ****s and grins...while its hitting, unplug just one of the RCA cables from it...see if it hits or if it cuts out like its currently doing...mine ended up being a blown sub..other then that...i say ground problem :D
BlazinLow_inORE
11-18-04, 03:01 AM
The ground didnt touch the pos. did it?
no... ....
BlazinLow_inORE
11-18-04, 03:02 AM
What model amp is it? The amp module (depending on model) may have rattled loose. Common thing with Kickers.
its the sx1250.. i guess it aint that old... but i dunno
BlazinLow_inORE
11-18-04, 03:03 AM
i had a similar problem with my kicker amp...ended up actually being one of my subs blown...for ****s and grins...while its hitting, unplug just one of the RCA cables from it...see if it hits or if it cuts out like its currently doing...mine ended up being a blown sub..other then that...i say ground problem :D
it doesnt hit at all anymore lol... thats my problem... my subs dont work anymore.. and my amp light is WAAAAY dim
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