Is my sub a dud?

[ka41 10+ year member]

Well I purchased 2 rockford fosgate P2s 12 dvc, 4ohm from a guy on craigslist. I think the model #s are P212D4. I got everything hooked up(bridged). I have them hooked up to a kenwood amp, model kac-7201 or 7021. Cant remember. Anyway, got everything wire, turned it on and nothing. Had power to the amp but nothing to the subs. I talked to a buddy of mine and he told me how to use a dmm. To make a long story short, one the the coils on one speaker is not working. Its not reading anything on the meter. Is there anyway to still utilize the speaker with the other coil or do I just trash it and buy another one. Oh, I talked to the guy I bought it from and he said "Well it was working when I took it out of my truck", so basically I'm screwed. I have the speakers in a dual probox. If I have to buy another one do any of you know someone that has one for sale.

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[ka41 10+ year member]

Suggestions?

 

[30hrtz 10+ year member]

check both coils,should read 4ohms on each,right?if 1 reads 0 and the other reads 4ohms then just run it off the coil that reads 4ohms and dont hook the other coil up.run until it dies,get your moneys worth out of it since you cant return it.

 

[ka41 10+ year member]

Any idea how long it will last under normal playing conditions.

 

[Senco 10+ year member]

looks like the guy that sold them to you is a ***.. Subs just dont blow from sitting on a shelf... hooking up one VC is not reccommended but will work, just send HALF the rated power to the sub as power handling will be cut in half.. or **** it.....