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Old 02-12-2007, 08:09 AM
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my amp resets (turns off n then on) everytime when i turn my volume louder. does anyone know why this could be.
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Old 02-12-2007, 08:33 AM
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You're overdrawing / overloading on the amp so it has a built in protector.
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Old 02-12-2007, 08:36 AM
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well wat size battery cable do u have?
1 reason could be too small
another could be the amp is getting too hot and overloading and it cos's it to reset it self
that would be the main reasons
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Old 02-12-2007, 09:29 AM
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Default Re: amplifier help

Yeah, like they said. If your radio is turned up too loud, it overheats the amp causing it to shut off temporarily, so its good to have the amp at a place in the car where it will receive air for temp. control.
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Old 02-12-2007, 11:12 AM
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Default Re: amplifier help

Also if your amp is not a class D amp you may be bridging your amp down to an ohm level it cannot support. So check to see what ohm subs you have.
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Old 02-12-2007, 03:37 PM
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thnx, if its overheating, whats the solution. by the way i have a kicker amp 350.2 i have 8 guage cable for power. shud i change that power cable?
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Old 02-12-2007, 03:47 PM
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8 gauge... ouch... you need 4 gauge brother!
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Old 02-12-2007, 04:22 PM
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8 gauge... ouch... you need 4 gauge brother!
yup! i had 0 gauge for my 3 amps
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Old 02-12-2007, 05:15 PM
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My cd player does that
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Old 02-12-2007, 05:39 PM
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Yea atleast go with 4 guage and 8 guage for a negative cable. You could try finding a little fan or something out of an old PS2 or something and rig it up so it cools your fan but sometimes that can be tricky.
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