Amp is on, sub won't turn on

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01-31-2013
03Bonneville

Amp is on, sub won't turn on

All of the wiring is correct except I think the power wire may not have a very good connection to the battery. Would that cause this problem? I also heard that the amp settings could be causing it too. I'm just so confused!
01-31-2013
garretttt4

Re: Amp is on, sub won't turn on

Does ur sub get any signal at all when u have it turned up?
01-31-2013
03Bonneville

Re: Amp is on, sub won't turn on

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Originally Posted by garretttt4

Does ur sub get any signal at all when u have it turned up?

Nope. The sub worked with my friends amp last week so I don't think the sub is blown
01-31-2013
garretttt4

Re: Amp is on, sub won't turn on

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Originally Posted by 03Bonneville

Nope. The sub worked with my friends amp last week so I don't think the sub is blown

Try using a dmm on ur amp and put it on the speaker outputs and see ik f ur getting any power at all.
01-31-2013
jco1385

Re: Amp is on, sub won't turn on

put the dmm on the ohm setting and test the sub. also test for AC voltage at the speaker connection on the amp.
01-31-2013
wickedwitt

Re: Amp is on, sub won't turn on

Sub is open circuit, output on amp is gone, or RCAs aren't sending signal.
01-31-2013
03Bonneville

Re: Amp is on, sub won't turn on

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Originally Posted by garretttt4

Try using a dmm on ur amp and put it on the speaker outputs and see ik f ur getting any power at all.

What is a dmm and where can I get one
01-31-2013
TreyE

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Originally Posted by 03Bonneville

What is a dmm and where can I get one

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GOOGLE KID! GOOGLE!! WTF this isnt the encyclopedia of everything? Have you used a computer before? How did you find this website? Google?

BUT, to answer your question, you can get them at walmart home depot lowes etc

People are lazier and lazier in the US. We dont have every answer, so use search on here and google things that you arent sure on. We love to help, but help us help you. Get off your lazy *** and do some of your own research.
01-31-2013
03Bonneville

Re: Amp is on, sub won't turn on

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Originally Posted by TreyE

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GOOGLE KID! GOOGLE!! WTF this isnt the encyclopedia of everything? Have you used a computer before? How did you find this website? Google?

BUT, to answer your question, you can get them at walmart home depot lowes etc

People are lazier and lazier in the US. We dont have every answer, so use search on here and google things that you arent sure on. We love to help, but help us help you. Get off your lazy *** and do some of your own research.

Thanks BRO
01-31-2013
TreyE

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Originally Posted by 03Bonneville

Thanks BRO

You're welcome....BRO:confused:
01-31-2013
03Bonneville

Re: Amp is on, sub won't turn on

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Originally Posted by TreyE

You're welcome....BRO:confused:

Is the problem most likely my amp?
01-31-2013
TreyE

Re: Amp is on, sub won't turn on

Im not sure man, there's a lot of different things that could be going wrong. This is how I would troubleshoot, always check easiest first.

1. Is the sub blown? Read coils with DMM (google!).
2. Is the sub hooked up properly? Make sure its wired in parallel or series (google!) and that it is hooked up to amp properly as well.
3. Is the amp done for? Plug in red/white RCA male that on other end is 3.5mm jack and play ipod through input RCA terminals of amp to see if it plays. (Looks like this: http://www.amazon.com/RiteAV-Feet-3-.../dp/B000V0G2C4)

Tell us your findings.