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Troubleshooting the Kicker Integrated Systems
If you experience a problem once the subwoofer or amplifier are installed use this guide to locate the trouble.
The radio is working, but the Subwoofer is not working:
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Check the battery voltage to make sure it is not discharged below 11 volts.
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Check the negative battery cable to see if it has been securely tightened back on the battery.
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Check the inline fuse located near the battery to make sure it is plugged in completely, and not blown.
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Check the 12 volt power connector near the firewall to make sure it is plugged in securely.
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Check the inline connectors near the subwoofer enclosure to make sure they are plugged securely.
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Check the ground wire connection to make sure it is tightly secured to the proper ground in the vehicle.
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Check the audio input signal connection to make sure it is secure and connected to the proper wiring.
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Test with different music in case there is no low frequency audio in the initial sound check.
There is a problem with the multi-channel stereo amplifier:
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Check the battery voltage to make sure it is not discharged below 11 volts.
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Check the negative battery cable to see if it has been securely tightened back on the battery.
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Check the inline fuse located near the battery to see if it is plugged in completely and not blown.
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Check the multi-pin connectors at the back of the radio and at the amplifier chassis to make sure they are plugged all
the way in.
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Check the ground wire connection to make sure it is tightly secured to the proper ground in the vehicle.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
No Subwoofer Output
Fuse not installed in inline fuse holder
on subwoofer and/or amplifier power
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 connector 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 and/or fader controls not set
to neutral position
Set balance and fader control to
center settings. (only affects stand-
alone subwoofer kit)
No low frequency information in music
Test with several different songs
Subwoofer harness not
properly/completely connected to
subwoofer
Securely fasten both of the
connectors on the subwoofer
harness to the subwoofer. Check
for loose connectors.
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 amplifier harness
Install fuse into fuse holder. Refer to
instructions for correct placement
Ground wire not grounded properly
Check ground wire with voltmeter to
insure it is a good ground
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery
