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Amps are getting power but aren't turning on


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Can you post some pictures of your connections? Both ends of ground, power, and remote. Does the HU turn on? What HU is it?

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Jump the amplifier positive input to the remote input and see if the amp turns on. Let us know.

 

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Then you have an issue with your remote wire. Did you use a multimeter to make sure it has 12v on it? You said in the first post its getting power at the remote but by jumping the constant power wire to the amp remote, you just proved the remote doesnt.

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You can replace it, but if the HU isnt putting out enough voltage from the remote out then a new wire wont solve anything. On the other hand, if the remote is pinched or shorting out somewhere between the amp and HU, that would be why you still get a positive on the test light, because there's still current coming through the wire where it's still conected throughout, and replacing it would be good. Its up to you. I'd personally pull the remote and check for any signs of wear, rubbing, or pinches, and check the voltage coming from the HU on the remote out lead.

 

A multimeter is a useful tool. You can get a cheap one from home depot or somewhere that will be good enough for voltage and resistance checks. The more expensive meters are nice and loaded with options, but its an unnecessary luxury. I use a $30 klein from home depot. Test lights are helpful sometimes, but you dont get the whole picture. 

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