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12th June 2007, 13:38
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No power to speakers!
just wired comps and amp up. turned on ignition and got no sound! checked the fuse in amp all ok, checked fuse on power lead all ok. so whats the next thing i need to check?
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12th June 2007, 13:47
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Check all wires , make sure the earth has a good connection
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12th June 2007, 14:01
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Check all wires , make sure the earth has a good connection
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checked all wires, earth is fine. is there any way i can check if theres power going to the amp?
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12th June 2007, 14:03
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Use a multimeter
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12th June 2007, 14:07
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make sure the RCA plugs are in right mate
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12th June 2007, 14:09
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if one of the speakers arent connected properly, or if a tweeter isnt connected properly will this stop any sound coming through on all the speakers? or will it only stop the speaker/tweeter with the faulty connection?
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12th June 2007, 14:10
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well it shouldnt effect any other speakers mate
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12th June 2007, 14:11
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It should only be the speaker / tweeter thats not wired properly that dont work if thats the case
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12th June 2007, 14:16
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also you know that motorised noise thing in the engine which sounds everytime you start the engine up, and also when you turn the engine off. normally when i turn the engine off you hear about a minute or 2 after. but since wiring my amp and speakers up, it takes longer than 5 mins before you hear it. is it anything to be concerned about?
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12th June 2007, 14:18
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could it be where i've wired the power to? as i followed the stick which tells you to unscrew the nut in the small fuse box and attach the power lead to that. i havent got anything to test if any power is going to amp tho.
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12th June 2007, 14:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jus_tin
also you know that motorised noise thing in the engine which sounds everytime you start the engine up, and also when you turn the engine off. normally when i turn the engine off you hear about a minute or 2 after. but since wiring my amp and speakers up, it takes longer than 5 mins before you hear it. is it anything to be concerned about?
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tha noise is just the relays in the engine mate, dont worry its normal
is the light on the amp on??
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12th June 2007, 14:26
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Originally Posted by Predator_VTR
tha noise is just the relays in the engine mate, dont worry its normal
is the light on the amp on??
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theres a little light next to fuse thats says: power / protector but its not on.
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12th June 2007, 14:26
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Make sure all negative wires are in the negative terminals and the same for the positives , i sumtimes put them in the wrong ones
Edit : make sure the fuse is pushed in right or change fuses , make sure the earth cable has a good connection by touching bare metal , try sanding the area with sand paper , same with the power cable , make sure it has a good connection
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12th June 2007, 14:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MickMc
Make sure all negative wires are in the negative terminals and the same for the positives , i sumtimes put them in the wrong ones
Edit : make sure the fuse is pushed in right or change fuses , make sure the earth cable has a good connection by touching bare metal , try sanding the area with sand paper , same with the power cable , make sure it has a good connection
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done that mate, alls good. just got no power.
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12th June 2007, 14:34
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you checked the power lead fuse
if theres no lights on the amp at all then thats the problem, my power lead came out of the fuse holder before and i spent a good half an hour wondering what it was
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12th June 2007, 14:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Predator_VTR
you checked the power lead fuse
if theres no lights on the amp at all then thats the problem, my power lead came out of the fuse holder before and i spent a good half an hour wondering what it was
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no i got bonnet up, power lead is securely in fuse, fuse isnt broken so should be working, unless the amp is faulty.
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12th June 2007, 14:56
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id seriously get someone with a multi meter to see if your getting current through the cable
could be a problem with the internals of the amp if theres no lights on at all
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12th June 2007, 16:16
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matey i live in castle brom if you fancy coming over this way il sort it out for you as i have a meter to identify the problem,im also a sparky.lol
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12th June 2007, 16:27
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have you checked your P-remote switch.
if its a separate amp to your sub, you need to turn that amp on too
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13th June 2007, 10:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by simongvts
matey i live in castle brom if you fancy coming over this way il sort it out for you as i have a meter to identify the problem,im also a sparky.lol
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cheers mate, i'll let you know if decide to treck over to you!
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