Amp Problem =(

**VtiKid** · 01-11-2010 02:10 PM

Hi peepz!

Pretty much bought one of those sub/amps.. the onez where the sub is part of the amp, forgot the term for it and im not much of an audio person.

The amp is not working properly, i mean ill get a good 2mins..and then the amp will stay on but the sub wont work..

It probably switches on once every 2 weeks for 5mins.. ive checked the cables all fine, except for the ground cable i wrapped around a nut/ under the middle console?

Power is always on the amp, but the sub will usually be lifeless, except for those lucky moments..

Any Ideas?

Thanks =)

**2MPRS** · 01-11-2010 03:44 PM

ur amp is going into protection. re ground the earth with an oring onto a bolt with bare metal.

**ICACHA** · 01-11-2010 05:28 PM

brand?

**aazn** · 01-11-2010 09:52 PM

sounds as if its not properly grounded that will happen..
for a quick and easy fix. get a self tapper screw and put it through the earth cable and then secure the screw
to the body of the car so the screw is holding the wire down to the body of the car, this works well if your too
lazy to put a terminal at the end to make a proper earth.

if you want a better earth.. you can put 2 or even 3 screws in.. the more the merrier

**VtiKid** · 02-11-2010 12:50 PM

thanks guys!! ill try it very soon as the cars distributor is playing up on me and i keep killing the battery trying to crank the stupid thing hahaha. anywayz thats a different topic..

i dont remember the brand.. im at work i cant even remember enough to google a similar name lol..

Thanks again ill try re earthing it again =)

**VtiKid** · 05-11-2010 03:35 PM

Well i tried re earthing it, but the green light is always on , theres a red protection light but thats never on? followed up all the wiring everything seems fine when it comes to connection.. the amp/sub is Fusion.

**ICACHA** · 05-11-2010 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by aazn

sounds as if its not properly grounded that will happen..
for a quick and easy fix. get a self tapper screw and put it through the earth cable and then secure the screw
to the body of the car so the screw is holding the wire down to the body of the car, this works well if your too
lazy to put a terminal at the end to make a proper earth.

if you want a better earth.. you can put 2 or even 3 screws in.. the more the merrier

no no no, this is how you dont do it.

there is no quick fix for anything... period...

**tenshi84** · 05-11-2010 09:21 PM

Spot on ICACHA, sounds as though the amp is faulty, try to get another amp hooked up and test the sub, if all good then do reverse.. maybe that might solve your problem

**ICACHA** · 05-11-2010 10:33 PM

it says in my rep that i have made a few knowledgable posts? i should fraking hope so, i haven't spent 18+ yrs in this industry for nothing which has turned into sh!t over the last 10 yrs with the introduction of the internet.