Recent content by CarAudioMk2

I'm convinced now that there's something wrong with the amp, and nothing else. I might try to get a new amp and feed the wires from the sub through the enclosure, this will at least salvage the sub. The unit puts out 250W RMS at 4 ohms at present, and I'm guessing it's monoblock as there's...

Okay, I've finally bought a multimeter and today I've done some testing. - My 12V from battery is fine, shows 12V at all times. (The fuse seemed tight in the holder and even when I tried to wiggle it the power at the other end was 12V) - My remote cable sends 12v from the head unit ignition...

Thanks for that; you've given me a lot of good points to go and check now. I've not got round to doing it all yet, but I have bought a multi-meter. Only issue is there are that many settings on the dial on it, I'm stumped as to how exactly I should use it? I'll check the fuse and the...

Thanks a lot for your reply. I've not got round to washing my car yet, never mind sorting the sub out! lol, but I'll check out the ground cable first, then the remote. Out of interest, do you know what the UK equivalent to 16AWG wire is? I'm a little concerned that if it is the remote cable...

Hi all, I have a VW Golf (Rabbit in the US) Mk5 with an "RCD510" stereo. Last summer I fitted a Fli FU10 Active sub in my boot (trunk); It's not the most powerful, or the best by any stretch, but I wasn't after blowing people's windows in, or going deaf, I just wanted a little bit of extra...