I am using a MTX TA3202 (200W RMS) for a Pioneer ts-w256c 10" sub (350W RMS):, it always overheat ( it shut down for 30 seconds when I turn my system to half volume more then 10 mins ). Does TA3202 really not strong enough for it or anyway to solve the overheat problem? Should I buy another amp? thanks

 

Where do you have your amp mounted? Does it have enough air to breathe? In my experiences, MTX's always ran a bit hot, so you will want to have it sort of out in the open.

 

it is in my trunk....

 

it is in my trunk...

 

but do u have liike stuff ontop your amp like cloths or something like that or is it out surrounded by not much

this kinda kicks up a old idea i had before:P fiberglass 2 subs on the back pockets behind wheel wells on car n have the air come all the way following the back of my hatch to the middle were i have amp n somehow port it and have it blowing on my amp ( not hard ) to keep it cool :P doubt id ever do it lol but it was a thought haha

 

check the impedence your running it at, maybe ur running too low for the amp?

 

read your manual. it should say the reasons for shut down. the main 2 are low ohm and low voltage. are you running mono or stereo make sure the mono wiring is as the manual suggets. good luck

 

That's weird.
In my experience MTX always run ice cold.
I'd bet the impedance is too low.

 

MTX makes great amps, and I've never run into heat problems with any of them...if properly installed. Make sure it's not mounted upside down( under rear deck etc...), covered, or blocked in. It needs ambiant air cooler than itself to stay cool. Like others have said, make sure it is wired properly.

 

Make sure you have a good ground as well.( sanded to metal and same guage as your power wire)