new amp going into protect mode

So i installed some new amps in my truck this weekend:(1) re audio 1600.2v2xt to run subs (2) re audio sr 12's. (1) re audio 1600.4v2xt to run mids: (2) xtant xsc 4" mids and (2) mpyre 6.5's mid bass drivers.(1) ppi pc250 for my tweeters (2) xtant xsc .75" soft domes.Also installed arc audio eqx/idx active crossover and eq combo.Everything was fine till i left the shop and about 10 mins later the 4channel went into protect mode.I did some troubleshooting and testing ,one of the 4" xtants had the terminals making contact with the sound deadening foil I used in the baffle to create a sealed enclosure for them.From what i understand that created a 1ohm load to the amp wich caused it to go into protect mode, does this sound correct?If so is there a way to fix it without having to send it back to the manufacturer?Is there like a reset button inside the amp? Should I have the amp benched at a shop to make sure thats the issue?

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If it's in protection and does not come out after removing the load and doing a hard power reset, then the short must have damaged the amp.  Sounds like time for repair service to me.

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DYohn] wrote:

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If it's in protection and does not come out after removing the load and doing a hard power reset, then the short must have damaged the amp.  Sounds like time for repair service to me.

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I dont believe ive done a hard power reset yet ,Could you please explain how to do this?Im thinking the same as you about getting it repaired its under warranty still,but would like to try the hard power reset option first.

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Remove power from the amp and ground and allow at least 30 minutes before reconnecting power to the amp to allow for total discharge of the capacitors inside the amp. Do not connect any speaker wires at this point and reconnect the power, ground and the remote turn-on and try the amp again and see if it turns on without going into protect mode. If it works, then I highly suggest doing a continuity test on all the speakers to ensure that they are not shorting to ground.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Velocity Motors wrote:

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Remove power from the amp and ground and allow at least 30 minutes before reconnecting power to the amp to allow for total discharge of the capacitors inside the amp. Do not connect any speaker wires at this point and reconnect the power, ground and the remote turn-on and try the amp again and see if it turns on without going into protect mode. If it works, then I highly suggest doing a continuity test on all the speakers to ensure that they are not shorting to ground.

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Thanks for the info on the hard power reset,to test the continuity of the speakers I use a dmm and test the terminals of the speakers and make sure they are showing around 4 ohms then test at the connection at the amp to make sure the cable is not grounding out correct?

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Test the speakers wires at with them not connected to the amp and also connected at the amp. If there's a short to ground or if the the speaker is damaged, the DMM will show this.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Velocity Motors wrote:

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Test the speakers wires at with them not connected to the amp and also connected at the amp. If there's a short to ground or if the the speaker is damaged, the DMM will show this.

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Thanks VM for the how to.Ill try it tomorrow when i get home from work.(keeping my fingers crossed)

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No luck its still going into protect mode,I guess ill have to send it in under warranty...

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