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Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

No Subwoofer Output

Fuse not installed in inline fuse 
holder on subwoofer and / or amp 
harness

Install fuse into fuse holder.  
Refer to instructions for correct 
placement

Low battery voltage

Recharge the battery

Negative battery cable not 
connected

Reconnect negative battery cable

Power wire connecter not 
connected to body harness

Connect power wire to body 
harness.  Check for loose 
connection

Ground wire not grounded properly

Check ground wire with voltmeter 
to insure it is a good ground

Balance or fader controls not set to 
neutral position

Set balance and fader control to 
center settings. (only effects stand 
alone subwoofer kit)

No low frequency information in 
music

Test with several different songs

Subwoofer harness not properly 
/ completely connected to sub-
woofer.

Securely fasten both of the 
connecters on the subwoofer 
harness to the subwoofer. Check 
for loose connections.

Radio Not Coming On

Blown radio fuse

Refer to owner's manual for radio 
fuse location and value

Low battery voltage

Recharge the battery

Radio Comes On, But No 

Sound From Any Speakers

Fuse not installed in inline fuse 
holder on amplifi er harness

Install fuse into fuse holder.  Refer 
to instructions for correct place-
ment

Ground wire not grounded properly

Check ground wire with voltmeter 
to insure it is a good ground

Low battery voltage

Recharge the battery

If you continue to experience problems after troubleshooting, please contact KICKER Technical Support at 
(800) 256-0808 ext. 6009, or 

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for PRAMCQ09

Page 1: ...1 PRAMCQ09 Designed for 2009 2012 Dodge Ram vehicles 2012 Stillwater Designs PRAMCQ09 A3 20140729 Subwoofer Assembly Wire Ties x6 25A Fuse Power Harness Overlay Harness T Taps x2 Amplifier Seat bolt ...

Page 2: ...2 Amplifier Assembly Overlay Harness Power Harness 7mm Screws x3 25A Fuse Wire Ties x6 ...

Page 3: ...tic trim panel removed in step 2 if so equipped Fig 3 If the vehicle does not have a center console skip to step 9 5 Using a panel removal tool carefully pry up on the trim ring around the shifter and remove Fig 4 6 Pull up on the front edge of the rubber liner in the storage area under the HVAC cotrols and remove Fig 5 7 Remove the two Phillips screws under the rubber liner removed in step 6 Fig ...

Page 4: ... wiring on the radio trim bezel and remove 11 Remove the four 7mm screws securing the radio 12 Pull the radio from the dash and disconnect the wiring Disconnect the antenna cable by pulling the locking antenna connector away from the radio Caution Pulling the antenna cable straight out of the radio without pulling on the locking antenna connector could damage the cable or radio Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7 F...

Page 5: ...ximately 15 inches on the inside of the vehicle Fig 10 17 Install the supplied three pin connector by inserting the terminals on the end of the power wire into the back of the connector until they click and lock Any pin can go in any location Fig 11 18 Install the supplied two pin connector by inserting the terminal on the end of the red power wire into the back of the black connector until it cli...

Page 6: ...he black ground wire for both the subwoofer and amplifier harness Torque to 5Nm Fig 15 23 Route the amp harness to the radio opening 24 Connect the male radio harness connecter to the female connecter of the amp harness and tuck this connection out of the way to avoid interference with radio during reinstallation Fig 16 25 You can now connect the radio to the amp harness and reconnect the antennae...

Page 7: ...pin connector of the harness to the amplifier Slide the red locking tab over to prevent the connectors from accidentally coming disconnected 31 If the vehicle is equipped with the storage cover under the rear seat the driver s side cover will need to be removed to allow the subwoofer to install To remove the storage cov er remove the four 18mm bolts securing the drivers side rear seat and carefull...

Page 8: ...the storage cover and remove latch Fig 22 36 For vehicles equipped with one piece rear bench seats remove the 18mm bolt securing the driver s left side of the seat to the floor 37 For one piece rear bench seat you will also need to find threaded nut insert in the floor pan concealed by the carpet flap Fig 23 38 Set the enclosure in place and reinstall seat bolts a bolt is supplied for one piece be...

Page 9: ... the connectors from accidentally coming disconnected 41 If the vehicle is equipped with a factory subwoofer it must be disconnected for the sys tem to operate properly 42 Reinstall all previously removed parts in reverse order making sure not to pinch any wires along the way during the re installation process Failure to do so could result in an electrical short in the vehicle 43 Install the suppl...

Page 10: ... input signal connection to make sure it is secure and connected to the proper wiring Test with different music in case there is no low frequency audio in the initial sound check There is a buzz or rattle noise that accompanies the low frequency element of the music Check for a connector or any other object that could be very near the enclosure Check the subwoofer enclosure mounting brackets to ma...

Page 11: ...fer kit No low frequency information in music Test with several different songs Subwoofer harness not properly completely connected to sub woofer Securely fasten both of the connecters on the subwoofer harness to the subwoofer Check for loose connections Radio Not Coming On Blown radio fuse Refer to owner s manual for radio fuse location and value Low battery voltage Recharge the battery Radio Com...

Page 12: ...12 stillwater designs P O Box 459 Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 USA 405 624 8510 ...

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