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POWER Amplifiers - ASA Electronics

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<strong>POWER</strong> <strong>Amplifiers</strong>TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Corrective ActionAmplifier does not No power to +12V Check fuse(s)turn onterminalNo power to REMterminalCheck head unit fuse(s) andwiringBlown main fuse atbatteryReplace fuse and identifycause of failureBlown fuse at amplifier Replace fuse and identifycause of failureFaulty groundRe-ground main powerground to bare metalchassisVolume control toosensitiveInput level controladjusted too highRe-adjust the input level(refer to page 8)Distorted sound Input level controladjusted too highRe-adjust the input level(refer to page 8)Blows fuse(s) at amp Power wires connectedbackwardsReconnect power wiresproperlyInternal problem with Take unit for serviceampEngine noise /Alternator whineGround loop(s) Use good quality shieldedRCA cablesFaulty ground at amp Re-ground amp to cleanbare metal chassisFaulty ground at headunitRe-ground head unit toclean bare metal chassisInductive coupling Re-route RCA and/orspeaker wires away fromfactory harnessesInput level on amp settoo highRe-adjust input level (referto page 8)Thermal protectionactivatedAmplifier driving 2 ohmload for long durationsIf the amplifier “thermals”frequently while drivingsubwoofers, install fan tokeep amp cool.Short circuit Blown speakers Check all speakersprotection activated Speaker wire(s) shorting Check for faulty wiringto groundDefective crossover Faulty passive crossoverLow impedance Amp connected to Check speaker connectionsprotection activated improper loadAmp will not drive a 1ohm mono load, 2 ohmVerify that speakers areconnected properlyminimum in monoconfigurationSpeakers defective/ Check speakersblownFaulty passiveCheck crossoverscrossoversPoor bass response Speakers out of phase Check speaker polarity;reverse the connection toone speaker only if twosubwoofers are connectedto the amplifier.NOTE: If the protection light is activated with no speakers connected tothe amplifier, and all the power connections are correct, this wouldindicate an internal problem with the amplifier.12

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