Amp cuts off for a few seconds off and on?

[Justinschmidt1 10+ year member]

So Basically my amp will cut off and back on for a few seconds randomly...

Almost like it was overheating and turning off then back on?

Im not sure what causes it...

Could it be underpowered?

overheating?

weak ground?

Maybe the amp is just on its way out?

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[geonfreaq 10+ year member]

Need more info bro.

 

[Justinschmidt1 10+ year member]

I figured, the amp is some older big kicker amp....I believe it would be considered a 6 channel amp.

Its only powering 2 rear deck speakers and my 2 12s.

I have always thought the wiring running to it was too small but I dont think that should cause it to go on and off.

I guess its 4 gauge wire.

What else do you need to know?

 

[Justinschmidt1 10+ year member]

ive got 2 svc 4 ohm subs running to i guess what would be considered as dual channel

 

[geonfreaq 10+ year member]

Really would like to know what amp and how you have the drivers wired to the amp.

 

[Justinschmidt1 10+ year member]

Its a kicker IX406 amp, 2 12 inch 1240w infinity 4 ohm, svc subs, wired straight like this picture

 

[geonfreaq 10+ year member]

Does it go into protect or you just stop getting sound while the amp stays on?

I would recheck all the connections and maybe even try a new set of RCA's

 

[Justinschmidt1 10+ year member]

Im pretty sure its going into protect mode.

I guess I could try a new set of RCA's.

On a side not, shouldnt I be able to bridge each sub since I have the front slots open and the slots for the subs.

 

[geonfreaq 10+ year member]

Im looking for info on the amp but not finding any specs.

If its going into protect I would think you either have a wiring issue of the amps going bad.

 

[Justinschmidt1 10+ year member]

Its hard to find info on, but I downloaded the manual here

Kicker IX406 Manuals, Support and Troubleshooting - Impulse Car Amplifiers

 

[Justinschmidt1 10+ year member]

RMS Power (watts/channel) RMS Power (watts/channel) RMS Power (watts) Dimensions (inches)

@ 12.5V, 4Ω stereo, 0.085% THD, @ 12.5V, 2Ω stereo,0.2% THD, @ 12.5V, 4Ω bridged mono, HxWxL

all channels driven all channels driven 0.2% THD

IX406 40 x 6 55 x 4 115 x 3 2.5x9.5x18.9

Dynamic Power (watts/channel) Dynamic Power (watts/channel) Dynamic Power (watts) Dimensions (mm)

@ 14.4V, 4Ω stereo, 0.085% THD, @ 14.4V, 2Ω stereo, 0.2% THD, @ 14.4V, 4Ω bridged mono, HxWxL

all channels driven all channels driven 0.2% THD

IX406 55 x 6 75 x 6 150 x 3 63x241x482

20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB

Frequency Response

High level 1V-10V

Input Sensitivity

Low level 150mV-3.0V

>95dB, a-weighted, re: rated power

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

18dB/octave, selectable @ 70Hz or 110 Hz;

Active Electronic Crossover

Variable to +18dB, centered @ 40Hz

KICKEQTM Bass Boost

Variable to +12dB, centered @ 18kHz

KICKEQTM Treble Boost