jl audio amp 500/5 cutting out

[NewBee]

I have a JL Audio 500/5 amo with a 1.5 farid cap 2 JL 10 dvc with a sealed box avic n3 tricked out head unit alnog with all MB quarts befor they switched to junk stuff now.... thaks what i heard dont hold me to it.... all the speakers and subs are being powered by that amp some times the amp tends to cut out.....//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif then it wiil come back to full power... i also have a 4 guage wire with 50 amp glass fuese runnig it all.... what is your guys honest answer? it only does it f i am pushing the system is this normal? or do i need a better cap .... when i an looking at my battiery running it shows 13.5 volts i look back at the cap it only reads like 12 to 11 when the system is bumbin?

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[I Like Waffle]

Low voltage. Do the big 3 and it might help you some. Shouldnt be having voltage issues with that puny *** amp though

 

[NewBee]

Low voltage. Do the big 3 and it might help you some. Shouldnt be having voltage issues with that puny *** amp though

i am a new Bee so what is a big 3 ?

 

[I Like Waffle]

Search, go to the electrical section.

 

[NewBee]

Search, go to the electrical section.

would it be a better plan to run more 4 guage or just go to double ott wire?...... would a bigger cap do anything for me?

 

[I Like Waffle]

Bigger wire would help, i think you have a loose connection somewhere causing the low voltage. A bigger cap wouldnt make enough difference to justify how much it costs.

 

[NewBee]

Bigger wire would help, i think you have a loose connection somewhere causing the low voltage. A bigger cap wouldnt make enough difference to justify how much it costs.

I will check all the connections tomorrow and go get some bigger wire.. its not always about money not saying i am daddy warbucks but would a bigger cap help when it hits ? to store more power and delever a better hit? i will get back you tomorrow and let you know what i find i think the amp is getting to hot also and i think thats why its going in to safe mode... Thats what i have been thinking.. also i need to buy a new battery for another car and the one thats is in this car will fit it.. so i need to buy another battery what is a good sugjestion beside an optima? i think optima's are over rated imo... i have had more than one of them and they have been turds.

 

[I Like Waffle]

go spend 20$ on a multimeter and youll be able to figure out exactly what it is. They have them at walmart, its called a digital multi meter, made by e-tec or something like that its yellow in color. One of the best tools you will ever learn to use.

 

[NewBee]

go spend 20$ on a multimeter and youll be able to figure out exactly what it is. They have them at walmart, its called a digital multi meter, made by e-tec or something like that its yellow in color. One of the best tools you will ever learn to use.

I have one already..... and i know how to use it Master Obi One

 

[I Like Waffle]

I have one already..... and i know how to use it Master Obi One

Well shit, get to work with it *****. Start off by testing the voltage at the amp terminals with the system on loud to see what the voltage looks like and report back.

 

[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

i say that that 50 amp fuse is causing the amp to overheat, increase it to 80 amps and check your air flow around the amp.

 

[blazeplacid 10+ year member]

I would also up the fuse.

4ga can handle 125amps, I would put a 100amp in place of the 50.

May also be a loose connection on the battery or on the the terminals

check your grounds to make sure they are tight

 

[NewBee]

I would also up the fuse.
4ga can handle 125amps, I would put a 100amp in place of the 50.

May also be a loose connection on the battery or on the the terminals

check your grounds to make sure they are tight

you guys are the best thank you for your input!! Fasfoucus and Blazplacid

i will do so i have checked all myspeakers to make sure they are not blown also ans everything so far is checking out good.