Amp Problem?
#1
Amp Problem?
Hi there guys i have a question for you. I recently installed my
RE SE12" sub, and hooked it up to my amp. It was playing fine. I built a custom enclosure, and then put the sub in and wired it up EXACTLY the same way as i did before. Now everytime the sub starts pounding the amp starts cutting off. on the screen says "curr" and the manual say "the amp has been shut down due to excessive current". ANy idea what this could be? Same fuses same wire same everything. There is a 250A fuse at the front, and the amp has 4 x 20amp fuses. ANy help on this would be greatly appreciated. Reason i put it in this section is because I know you guys are alot more experienced with power and such. THanks alot!
RE SE12" sub, and hooked it up to my amp. It was playing fine. I built a custom enclosure, and then put the sub in and wired it up EXACTLY the same way as i did before. Now everytime the sub starts pounding the amp starts cutting off. on the screen says "curr" and the manual say "the amp has been shut down due to excessive current". ANy idea what this could be? Same fuses same wire same everything. There is a 250A fuse at the front, and the amp has 4 x 20amp fuses. ANy help on this would be greatly appreciated. Reason i put it in this section is because I know you guys are alot more experienced with power and such. THanks alot!
#3
If I had to guess it sounds like you have a load that is below what your amp is stable at. But that is just a guess. What is the resistance of each voice coil on your new and old subs? Also what kind of amp are you using?
#5
So your amp has a rating of 80A (4-20A), and your inline fuse at the battery is a 250A? then yes it can be drawing over it's limit, since it's going into protection b/c your main fuse will not blow first since it's fuse is too large, but it's surprizing that one of your 20A ones from the amp didn't blow.
What are your settings like on the amp?
What are your settings like on the amp?
#8
^ I am with smartie check and then double check the wiring... should not be an impedance issue due to the speaker (if it is operating properly) or due to enclosure size look for lousy connections or a place where it an exposed wire could touch the vehicle
this is not part of the issue but a 250 amp fuse is WAY too big, check the owners manual but I bet a 80 or 100 amp fuse is plenty.
this is not part of the issue but a 250 amp fuse is WAY too big, check the owners manual but I bet a 80 or 100 amp fuse is plenty.