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why does my amp shut off? kicker cxa 1800.1
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<blockquote data-quote="Boomin_tahoe" data-source="post: 8583325" data-attributes="member: 562180"><p>Before making assumptions, BOOMINGRANDPA, let's get some real info 1st as OP didn't say which subs he has, DVC or SVC.(Dual Voice Coil/Single Voice Coil)</p><p></p><p>Now, there are several reasons why amps go into protect, that new people to the car audio world don't know why and have come to the right place seeking help/advice. The number one problem in this situation is wiring/connections. The 2nd will be ground....from amp to a good grounding point, vehicle chassis is best. Paint sanded to bare metal with a solid connection. Nice and tight. Now, back to wiring/connections. Make sure your subs are wired correctly to a final ohm load to the amp....thus if it's wrong, or a lower ohm load than the amp can handle it will go into protect. Amp does it's most power into 2 ohms, which is 1800 watts. That's the final ohm load you wanna give it.</p><p></p><p>Inadequete power/ground wire. Amp calls for 1/0 recommended gauge wiring....don't use anything less. And a 150 amp fuse is recommended....if you don't got one already.</p><p></p><p>Gain setting is too high....and when system is cranked full tilt, will shut itself off or go into protect. Have it set with a DMM with the help by someone or youtube has some very useful vids on step by step on how to properly set the gain.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boomin_tahoe, post: 8583325, member: 562180"] Before making assumptions, BOOMINGRANDPA, let's get some real info 1st as OP didn't say which subs he has, DVC or SVC.(Dual Voice Coil/Single Voice Coil) Now, there are several reasons why amps go into protect, that new people to the car audio world don't know why and have come to the right place seeking help/advice. The number one problem in this situation is wiring/connections. The 2nd will be ground....from amp to a good grounding point, vehicle chassis is best. Paint sanded to bare metal with a solid connection. Nice and tight. Now, back to wiring/connections. Make sure your subs are wired correctly to a final ohm load to the amp....thus if it's wrong, or a lower ohm load than the amp can handle it will go into protect. Amp does it's most power into 2 ohms, which is 1800 watts. That's the final ohm load you wanna give it. Inadequete power/ground wire. Amp calls for 1/0 recommended gauge wiring....don't use anything less. And a 150 amp fuse is recommended....if you don't got one already. Gain setting is too high....and when system is cranked full tilt, will shut itself off or go into protect. Have it set with a DMM with the help by someone or youtube has some very useful vids on step by step on how to properly set the gain. [/QUOTE]
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