pascalgagne

Just building my setup, new deck and amp.

My 2007 van has a 25-AMP rated circuit for an AC/DC converter which is not used. My idea was to use the wires to power the amp. Voltage at connector is 12.3V with van running. I removed the connector and extended the wires for my amp. Voltage at wires for the amp is again 12.3V. If I connect the AMP without the remote amp trigger wire, the voltage reads between 3.2V and 4.5V from the AMP posts. I connected the remote amp trigger wire and powered on the van. Still reads the same voltage and amp doesn't turn on.
Fuse on the circuit is good, fuse on the amp is good.

Any one have suggestions?

Setup:
Head: Pioneer AVH-X2600BT
AMP: Pioneer GM-A3602
Sub: Sony Xplod 12" - 1300W Max
Speakers: OEM for the time being

BIGEVIL

2 thoughts.

First, the voltage should be higher when the van is running. 13.5 - 14.5 v. It should read the same as any other connection in the van.

Second, try connecting another item to the circuit that would use a heavier load (like a headlamp bulb) to test the circuit with a current draw.

An amp will draw a very heavy load for a few seconds when connected for the first time (or not in a long time) to charge its capacitors. Just because there is 12 volts there does not mean it will support heavy amperage if there is an underlying problem.

pascalgagne

Fixed
Checked my connections and the power cable had a loose junction. Readvoltage correctly but as soon as a load was applied current couldn't flow correctly.

Thanks for your help