new amp install problem

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Topic: new amp install problem

Posted By: Pass the Roc
Subject: new amp install problem
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 9:28 PM

hey i just installed my new mtx 4 channel amp. it works fine with my car not started, but as soon as i turn it on i get a ticking noise coming out of the speakers. when i turn the gain almost down on the amp it stops. When the gain gets almost half way it starts again. i have no idea what the problem is. the ticking stays at a low level too, you cannot hear it when the volume is turned up. im stumped. any help would be appretiated!?!

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Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 9:35 PM

this almost sounds like a ground problem inside the amp....not quite sure though. I had a amp do similar, it would power on make a loud thump then die thump then die....i dont know if thsi can help you did you have an amp in before if so any problems with that?

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Posted By: Pass the Roc
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 9:48 PM

no this is the first amp

Posted By: Pass the Roc
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 10:28 PM

ok i fixed it, i played around with the ground wires. and i got rid of the ticking. thanks

Posted By: /R7
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 10:30 PM

where is it grounded?
what guage of wire are you using for power/ground ?

if its not ground, i cant think of anything from personal knowledge that would cause this other than a amp defect ;/

but dont listen to me ;p

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