tonedeaf Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I checked the 2channel and it seems to be cycling into protect mode. The voltage is car off and car on. I only go down to 13volts full tilt on decaf. What would cause it to protect? Connections to the amp itself are great power and groundwise also at the battery. Thatll also do it. Bad RCAs, make sure wire is not grounding off somewhere or frays are sticking out of terminals, voltage doesnt seem to be a problem. I would try new RCAs first and see if that helps, if you have a set to switch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I checked the 2channel and it seems to be cycling into protect mode. The voltage is car off and car on. I only go down to 13volts full tilt on decaf. What would cause it to protect? Connections to the amp itself are great power and groundwise also at the battery. Thatll also do it. Bad RCAs, make sure wire is not grounding off somewhere or frays are sticking out of terminals, voltage doesnt seem to be a problem. I would try new RCAs first and see if that helps, if you have a set to switch out. My sub is working fine. I connect the sub amps rcas to 2 channel in the proper place on the headunit and it does the same thing. I checked the rcas theres no tears or damage anywhere. I wondering if its the amp. Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Sounds like either bad RCAs, deck is fucked, or something is grounding off where it isnt supposed to. What changed? You had a situation where it was working. You left and did X or moved something, not it doesnt work. Solve for 'X' please. I removed 3m electrical tape and used shrink wrap and soldered all connections upfront. Took them all apart and re did it to solve this issue and it doesnt seem to be the problem. Im about to go buy rcas but i checked the rcas and they put out a consistant 3.5 volts i have 4v preouts so 3.5 is normal. Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) Sounds like the spot where you had ur rcas pluged in the back of ur HU or amp is screwed up. by what u said above Edited July 9, 2011 by cubs_fan0718 Quote 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) Headunit upgrade time! I wonder if crutchfield will let me return! I still feel like its something else besides the headunit. Edited July 9, 2011 by Bumpindemlowzz Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Ok i unplugged the red rca from 2channel and have the white rca still in the amp and it works fine. What could cause this? When i plug the red rca in its instant protect. Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Blown speaker Quote 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) ok they are components and i was only runng like 50watts. if they are blown wouldnt a tweeter or the mid still work, or do they both go at the same time. Speakers are RF T2 6.5's Edit- Just put the 6.5 mid on my text bench and it still works fine. So does the tweeter. Edited July 9, 2011 by Bumpindemlowzz Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Just cause tweet still works does t mean a speakrr isnt blown Quote 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Check the ohm rating of the mid with your DMM. If its hella fucked up it might be whats kicking your amp into protect mode because the speakers blown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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