Amp malfunctioning, anyone know what may be problem

[nate1017]

Okay a few days ago my sub quit hitting and i noticed bass would kick on for a split second when i hit a bump or took a turn fast. So when i got home i started to tinker with it and realized if i pushed down on mid lefthand side of the amp it would begin powering my sub again. Anyone know why this might be happening? Should i take my amp apart to see if there are any loose connections? Any help would be appreciated......btw its a Rockford Fosgate Prime 500.1

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[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

don't take an amp apart unless you already have experience with electronics repair.

yes, a loose connection is likely but a novice can do more harm than good.

until it's repaired, you want to disconnect it. intermittent signals may cause arcing which will cause a fire.

 

[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

sounds like a loose solder joint on one of the fets.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

"left" side is relative to the amp - could be input section, could be output section. does the amp turn off when the signal cuts out?

 

[nate1017]

No the power light stays on just doesn't power the sub.....also how much a repair on this might cost? just wondering may just end up buying new amp