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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
No Sound
CHECK POINT
Is the power LED illuminated?
CURE
1. Check fuses in amplifier.
2. Be sure Turn-on lead is connected
3. Check signal leads.
4. Check gain control.
5. Check Tuner/Deck volume level.
6. Clean contacts on fuse holders.
CHECK POINT
Is the Overload LED illuminated?
CURE
1.Check for speaker short or amplifier overheating.
SYMPTOM
Amp Not Switching On
CHECK POINT
No power to power wire
CURE
Repair power wire or connections.
Check point
No power to remote wire with Head unit on
CURE
Check connections to Head unit.
Check point
Fuse broken
CURE
Replace Fuse
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TROUBLESHOOTING continued...
SYMPTOM
No Sound in One Channel
CHECK POINT
Check Speaker Leads.
CURE
Inspect for short circuit
Check for open Connection or blown speaker.
CURE
Check Speaker Leads, reverse Left and Right RCA inputs to
determine if problem is occurring before the amp.
SYMPTOM
Amp Turning Off At High Volume
CHECK POINT
Check Speaker load impedance
CURE
Inspect that speaker load impedance recommendations are followed.
Check wiring configuration for speakers is correct.
(To Verify proper load impedance, use an OHM meter to
measure the total load for each channel of the amplifier.)
SYMPTOM
System Protection LED is Lit
CHECK POINT
Temperature Shut-down
CURE
Check for proper air ventilation
Change amplifier location
CHECK POINT
Speaker output shorted
CURE
Check speaker wiring
Check for blown speaker by disconnecting one at a time
and check for LED change.
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