Amplifier goes into protection mode [HELP]

[KeboPR]

My amplifier keeps getting EXTREMELY HOT and going into protection mode after 30-45 minutes of listening to music. I bought a 4.4 Farad capacitor to help fix the problem but it keeps happening.. Any suggestions?

I have a Acura RSX 2003 with 4 Pioneer TS-A1604C 6.5 Speakers, Boss PH4.600 Phantom 2400 Watt Mosfet 4-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier, and a 4.4 Farad Capacitor. I am very sure I installed everything correctly because it sounds very good but after 30-45 minutes It goes into protection mode.

Also, I forgot to mention I have a radio JVC KDX50BT which has a integrated parametric. That is why I didn't have to buy a separate one. I don't know if this is of any importance but I am trying to put as many information I can.

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[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

How's your ground on the amp? Where is it exactly?

 

[KeboPR]

How's your ground on the amp? Where is it exactly?

It is in a screw that it is attached to the metal behind the back seats. If you want, I could upload a photo.

(Sorry for my bad english, it is not my first language)

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

It is in a screw that it is attached to the metal behind the back seats. If you want, I could upload a photo.
(Sorry for my bad english, it is not my first language)

That would be good. Make sure that metal is sanded down well. What awg wire are you running?

 

[KeboPR]

That would be good. Make sure that metal is sanded down well. What awg wire are you running?

I am running a 4 gauge cable.

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

how was the gain set? Is it at maximum? Where you grounded, is it sanded down to bare metal?

 

[KeboPR]

how was the gain set? Is it at maximum? Where you grounded, is it sanded down to bare metal?

Yes it is sanded to bare metal. And here is a pic with the gains http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n607/bLuEwApHLe/photoshit.jpg

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

Yes it is sanded to bare metal. And here is a pic with the gains http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n607/bLuEwApHLe/photoshit.jpg

what head unit are you running? Include the model number. The bass boost looks like it's on, turn it all the way to the left. How did you set the gain? By ear or with a DMM?

 

[KeboPR]

what head unit are you running? Include the model number. The bass boost looks like it's on, turn it all the way to the left. How did you set the gain? By ear or with a dmm?

jvc kdx50bt

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

jvc kdx50bt

The switch on your amp that says "100mv-2v", switch it over to "2v-8v" and reset your gain