AMP PROBLEM HELP!!!!!!!!
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AMP PROBLEM HELP!!!!!!!!
Ok I have 2 Problems I am bench testing a system before installing it. My first problem is when you turn on the radio the system work fine but if you turn the volume up more than half way the amp kick off and then resets and does not stay on--What does this mean? Number 2 my Mono amp keeps blowing fuses. It is wired correctly put different amp in it place and works fine--What does this mean? any help would be appreciated thanks :confused:
Melting Slicks
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Re: AMP PROBLEM HELP!!!!!!!! (WILDONETHIRTYSEVEN)
What is your power source? If you are just using a battery, it doesn't take long for it to lose charge. Many amps are designed to shut down if they are not getting enough volts or amps from the power source.
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Re: AMP PROBLEM HELP!!!!!!!! (WILDONETHIRTYSEVEN)
Thanks If I hook up a Charger to the batterry and then run the system will that work?
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Re: AMP PROBLEM HELP!!!!!!!! (WILDONETHIRTYSEVEN)
Ok I have 2 Problems I am bench testing a system before installing it. My first problem is when you turn on the radio the system work fine but if you turn the volume up more than half way the amp kick off and then resets and does not stay on--What does this mean? Number 2 my Mono amp keeps blowing fuses. It is wired correctly put different amp in it place and works fine--What does this mean? any help would be appreciated thanks :confused:
Also, I have never seen a battery charger charge 'backwards' as leolufse has stated..... but they DO have a significantly higher output voltage depending on the type of charger. Plus, the chargers are usually very non-clean sources of power (like no filtering so you get tons of buzz). The charger can fry things if the battery doesn't soften the charger's output by taking a good charge.
I recommend going to Radio Shack or Fry's electronics and buying a decent 12V/13.8V/14.4V power supply (any of those voltages will do). If you run a small powersupply (5A or so) in parallel with a good battery, you'll be able to test all you want... keyword: TEST. I wouldn't try to run pounding bass for more than a few minutes with that setup.
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From: BOCA RATON FL
Re: AMP PROBLEM HELP!!!!!!!! (WILDONETHIRTYSEVEN)
Thanks guys my batterry was not charged enoungh. After charging, bench test was perfect. 3 amps and 2 c/o, cap, sub plus more all tested perfectly thanks
