14
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Diagnosis
Remedy
RFQ5000 does not
turn on (Power LED
is off)
RFQ5000 has no
sound (Power LED
is on
)
Voltage applied to the REM
terminal of the RFQ5000 is not
between 5 and 15.5 volts.
Check the alternator, battery, fuse and
wiring and repair as necessary. If the
voltage is above 15.5 volts, have the
electrical system inspected
by an authorized car
service center.
Voltage to the B+ terminal of
the RFQ5000 is not between 5
and 16 volts or there is no
voltage present.
Check the alternator, batter, fuse and
wiring and repair as necessary. If the
voltage is above 15.5 volts, have the
electrical system inspected by an
authorized car service center.
Internal B+ fuse is blown
Remove cover from RFQ5000 an
replace with 2 amp fuse.
RFQ5000 is not properly
grounded.
Check wiring and repair as necessary.
RCA Input from source unit
is not connected or not
functioning properly.
Check connections, substitute with
known working source and cables, and
repair or replaces as necessary.
Output attenuators are
at minimum.
Readjust output attenuators
as necessary.
Turn-On Pop
Voltage spike from output of
preceding component is
entering RFQ5000 through
input signal.
Disconnect input signal to RFQ5000
and turn unit on and off. If noise is
eliminated, connect REM lead of
RFQ5000 to remote turn-on wire with a
delay module.
