TJ_Jeep Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 i've got this amp its ample 1500wrms (old but good =]) and latley this thing has been getting red hot nothing hooked wrong never goes into protect just gets hot if been playing all day or not idk help plez Quote Vehicle:1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 I6 with Cherry Bomb and Cold Air Intake, Speakers:5 1/4 Pioneers in front and back Deck: Jensen DVD In-Dash Amp: Lanzar Opti-Drive 2000w Subs: 2 Boss Chaos Edtion 1000w max (500wrms) Rubber: Nitto Grappler 35 x 12.50 Fun Things: Cobra CB with PA speaker to piss people off =] If the listening level is too loud, then your not deaf enough =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 (edited) Pardon me while I go get my magic crystal ball from the shop.... Edited June 27, 2008 by emat19876 Quote 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot27 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 we need brand and model, what ohm load you are running, and is it really "red hot", if so then your metal is melting. If its in direct sunlight all day, sure its gonna be hot as hell. more info and/or pics would be nice so we can help Quote Current Setup: Factory HU with LOC mids/highs-Insignia components Sub- E8 in bass tube Amp- sae-1200d Show Setup: HU-Sony MEX-1HD (brings massive respect for sony) fronts - Infinity Kappa perfect comps rears- Infinity Kappa coax mid/high amp - Autotek 5600 Subs - 2 RE SE 15's Sub Amps - 2xSAE-1200D Box - 5cubes sealed Wire- Lots of Knu 1/0 SECOND SKIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPINE408 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Waits for reply from said crystal ball Gotta hear this! Ya need pics dude could be a lot things 2 small wire ohm load could be to low for the mystery amp your talkin about Quote Have you ever had your woofers blown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ_Jeep Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 we need brand and model, what ohm load you are running, and is it really "red hot", if so then your metal is melting. If its in direct sunlight all day, sure its gonna be hot as hell.more info and/or pics would be nice so we can help ill have to go look and check and pics and its ample brand are coming its at a 2 ohm load and no its not in direct sunlight its monted on the back of my box but no its not so hot that its melting the metal but its melting the carpet Quote Vehicle:1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 I6 with Cherry Bomb and Cold Air Intake, Speakers:5 1/4 Pioneers in front and back Deck: Jensen DVD In-Dash Amp: Lanzar Opti-Drive 2000w Subs: 2 Boss Chaos Edtion 1000w max (500wrms) Rubber: Nitto Grappler 35 x 12.50 Fun Things: Cobra CB with PA speaker to piss people off =] If the listening level is too loud, then your not deaf enough =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 What. the. fuck.? Clean that wiring up. What's your gain set to? Quote 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ_Jeep Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 What. the. fuck.?Clean that wiring up. What's your gain set to? this was before i had done any cleaning up i had just got it mounted its set at 1/4 way Quote Vehicle:1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 I6 with Cherry Bomb and Cold Air Intake, Speakers:5 1/4 Pioneers in front and back Deck: Jensen DVD In-Dash Amp: Lanzar Opti-Drive 2000w Subs: 2 Boss Chaos Edtion 1000w max (500wrms) Rubber: Nitto Grappler 35 x 12.50 Fun Things: Cobra CB with PA speaker to piss people off =] If the listening level is too loud, then your not deaf enough =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot27 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 (edited) how did you set the gain? with any kind of meter, or just turned it up till it played? looks like 4ga power wire, but I can't tell, you may want to try 0 ga Where is it grounded? If its in a small area it just may not be hetting enough airflow, try a 12v fan you can plug into the cigarette lighter and see if it helps, and if it does add a more permanent fan with proper wiring and switchs. pics of where it is installed will do the best for us Edited June 27, 2008 by hotshot27 Quote Current Setup: Factory HU with LOC mids/highs-Insignia components Sub- E8 in bass tube Amp- sae-1200d Show Setup: HU-Sony MEX-1HD (brings massive respect for sony) fronts - Infinity Kappa perfect comps rears- Infinity Kappa coax mid/high amp - Autotek 5600 Subs - 2 RE SE 15's Sub Amps - 2xSAE-1200D Box - 5cubes sealed Wire- Lots of Knu 1/0 SECOND SKIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Check the sub with a DMM to make sure it's still a 2ohm load and not something lower. Quote 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ_Jeep Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 how did you set the gain? with any kind of meter, or just turned it up till it played?looks like 4ga power wire, but I can't tell, you may want to try 0 ga Where is it grounded? If its in a small area it just may not be hetting enough airflow, try a 12v fan you can plug into the cigarette lighter and see if it helps, and if it does add a more permanent fan with proper wiring and switchs. pics of where it is installed will do the best for us i just set it until there was no distortion its 2ga wire and it grounded on the seat belt screw only place in a jeep its mounted up under my rear seat you think an amp that big would come with a fan or something but yea it up under my rear seat Quote Vehicle:1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 I6 with Cherry Bomb and Cold Air Intake, Speakers:5 1/4 Pioneers in front and back Deck: Jensen DVD In-Dash Amp: Lanzar Opti-Drive 2000w Subs: 2 Boss Chaos Edtion 1000w max (500wrms) Rubber: Nitto Grappler 35 x 12.50 Fun Things: Cobra CB with PA speaker to piss people off =] If the listening level is too loud, then your not deaf enough =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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