TROUBLE SHOOTING THE SYSTEM
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Before you can properly address the problem, you must first find the component that is causing the problem. This will take patience and a process of elimination.
LOOK FOR.... | SOLUTION | |
No Output |
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Blown fuse |
| Replace |
Bad RCA Cable(s) |
| Replace |
+12V at power terminal |
| Check connection |
+12V at remote terminal |
| Check connection |
Grounding point clean and tight |
| Check for ground w/meter |
Head Unit's fader not in center position | Set to center position | |
Low Output |
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Check level adjustments |
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Bad RCA cable(s) |
| Replace |
Improper level matching |
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Engine Noise |
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Grounding points are clean and tight |
| Check for ground w/meter |
Ground all components at same point |
| Ground at same point |
Try different grounding point |
| Change for better ground |
Bad RCA cable(s) |
| Replace |
Use High Quality shielded RCA cables |
| Rejects inducted noise |
Low Vehicle charging system and/or battery Fix and/or replace | ||
Protection L.E.D. Illuminated |
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Speaker short |
| Check speakers connection |
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| for short circuit |
Speaker grounding out |
| Make sure speaker wires |
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| do not touch chassis ground |
Impedance too low |
| Check speaker impedance |
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| (Min 2 ohm Stereo, 4 ohm Bridged) |
Overheating |
| Check mounting location |
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| for adequate air circulation. |
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| Speaker impedance too low |
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