TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

DIAGNOSIS

 

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

Engine Noise

Source unit is not grounded

Check connections and repair wiring as necessary

 

properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise is radiating into RCA signal

Check connections, run the RCA cables on a route

 

cable

away from sources of high current

 

 

 

 

Bad component in the signal chain

Check connections. Bypass all components

 

 

 

between the Source unit and the amplifier.

 

 

 

Connect one component at a time to determine

 

 

 

the culprit. Repair or replace components as

 

 

 

necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise is radiating into the speaker

Disconnect speakers and connect a test speaker to

 

cables

the output terminals or the source unit. If noise is

 

 

 

gone, reroute the speaker cables away from

 

 

 

sources of high current

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple grounds in the audio

Check ground connections and connect amplifiers,

 

system

signal processors, and other components to a

 

 

 

central location or try a different grounding point

 

 

 

on the chassis

 

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING – OPTIONAL CD CHANGER

SYMPTOM

DIAGNOSIS

REMEDY

Error 1

Disc unit can’t detect magazine

Press the eject button and pull out the magazine.

(Initialize Error)

 

Reinsert magazine.

 

 

 

 

Magazine load/unload problem

Check tray load/unload area

 

 

 

 

Magazine sensor is defective

Have a service center check the magazine sensing

 

 

switch

 

 

 

Error 2

Can’t eject magazine

Use manual eject lever at bottom of unit.

(Magazine Eject

 

 

Magazine emitting spring is

Have a service center inspect and repair as

Error)

damaged

necessary

 

 

 

 

 

Magazine tray is jammed

Inspect and repair as necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rockford Fosgate RFX9020M manual Troubleshooting Optional CD Changer, Engine Noise, Initialize Error, Magazine Eject

RFX9020M specifications

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