Troubleshooting the system, Symptom Solution

Troubleshooting the system

We have put together this trouble-shooting guide if you experience problems after installing the amplifier. Please keep in mind that the majority of problems incurred are caused by improper installation and not the equipment itself. In addition, there are many components in the system that could cause various signal problems such as inducted electrical noise and engine noise.

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.

Symptom	Solution
No Output
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
Check level adjustments	Re-adjust
Bad RCA cable(s)	Replace
Improper level matching	Re-adjust
Engine Noise
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
Red Protection L.E.D. Illuminated
Speaker short	Check speakers connection
	for short circuit
Speaker grounding out	Make sure speaker wires
	do not touch chassis ground
Impedance too low	Check speaker impedance
	(Min 2 ohm Stereo, 4 Mono)
Overheating	Check mounting location
	for Adequate air Circulation
	Speaker impedance too low