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thapimpfromchi

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Posted: July 23, 2006 at 11:58 PM / IP Logged

Hey guys, I recently acquired a Hifonics Brutus 1500d from some kid on a car forum. Anyways, when i got it it worked fine. However, when i installed it, i did it in the dark, and I tuned it wrong. apparently i had the gains set way too high, blew up 3 speakers before thinkin about checking my settings on it. So, after that I put in a different sub, and it worked for a few minutes, literally. It gave out 10 minutes after installing the sub. Its all lit up still, but no sound comes out. The only time sound comes out is when the car is left off for a long period of time, and then its a short 10-20 second burst of bass, then nothing. any one have any ideas? sorry this was long.

1990 Honda Civic HB:

Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.

2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors

Diamond Audio 600.1 amp

Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII

Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp

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spookiestylez

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Posted: July 24, 2006 at 12:02 AM / IP Logged

Amp Troubleshooting

POWER

STEP 1

A: Check for 12v at amp using the amps ground, if correct move to step 1-B

If not 12v,check again using a good ground

If still no power, check fuse on both sides of the batt.

B: Check for 12v Remote power using amps ground, if correct move to step 1-C

If not 12v, check remote power behind deck.

If still no power connect to a accessory power source.

C: Check amps ground, If amps ground is good,and it wont power on, Amp is bad.

SIGNAL

STEP 2

A: Check Rca's output at the amp for AC voltage (0.5v-8v) and should change

w/ volume, If correct move to step 3-A

If there is no voltage move to step 2-B

B: Check for AC voltage at head unit (0.5v-8v) and should change w/ volume

If correct, Rca's are bad and need to be replaced

If there is no voltage at head unit, deck is bad and needs to be replaced

OUTPUT

STEP 3

A: Check the positive and negitave terminals at amp for AC voltage should

range from (5v-40v) and change w/ volume.

If there is power, check speakers for correct ohms

If speakers are correct then the amp is bad and needs to be replaced

sS

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=78593&KW=spookiestylez

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thapimpfromchi

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Posted: July 25, 2006 at 8:53 PM / IP Logged

anyone else got any suggestions? that didnt help me much. thanks.

1990 Honda Civic HB:

Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.

2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors

Diamond Audio 600.1 amp

Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII

Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp

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killer sonata

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Posted: July 25, 2006 at 9:04 PM / IP Logged

sounds like maybe the amp cant handle the ohmload you put on it with the sub

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