red protection light w/ amp
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: red protection light w/ amp
Posted By: nebulus
Subject: red protection light w/ amp
Date Posted: August 06, 2005 at 12:35 AM
ok so i have a bazooka 500w mono 4 ohm amp, paired with a 12" rockford 4 ohm sub, and an afterparty jvc head unit.
Just recently i noticed the sub stopped working, and when i went to take a look, i noticed that the red protection light was on. It now stays on solid whether i have just the ignition on, or the car started. Ive tried unhooking the load from the amp, with just the power and rem wires, and same old red light. I took my meter to make sure that the amp was receiving proper power, and sure enough 12v solid across the amp leads. Next, i checked the impedance on the sub to make sure it was still at 4 ohms....yep still is. I have cleaned off my ground wire only having no luck. I dont know what else to do, all i know is that this protection light is constantly on no matter what, and the sub is only putting out a TINY bit of bass to where i can barely feel it.
Help please!!!
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Posted By: nebulus
Date Posted: August 06, 2005 at 12:37 AM
sorry about the double-post, my browser crapped out on me.
another thing...i also did a continuity test through the leads of the sub, and it was ok. i dunno, could it be the fuses, although i doubt it if i am getting a solid 12v from the battery....
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: August 06, 2005 at 10:06 AM
Sounds like the amp is blown. Is it under warranty? ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: nebulus
Date Posted: August 06, 2005 at 3:58 PM
it should be...does anyone else have any ideas that i can use to test for what the problem is?
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: August 06, 2005 at 4:20 PM
If it's under warranty why bother testing anything? Take it back where you bought it and get another one or get that one repaired. ------------- Support the12volt.com
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