2000blackcivic

My amp seems to be cutting out and i can figure out why. When ever I raise the volume the amp cuts out for like a second then comes back. THe weird thing is that it doesnt always do it. I thought it was a power failure but i watched the amp and there is always power, then i though it may be over heating but the amp is still cool to the touch. It happens when the bass hits on harder songs. I cant figure out what is wrong. I checked all the connections twicked the settings but it keeps doing it. Can anyone give me any other suggestions of what may be wrong.

thanks

kevin

fingolfin

overloading the amp

turn the gain down on the amp....

ur sub is drawing too much power from it probably

Vinny

Shouldn't be a gain problem, since you said it wasn't overheating, must be a connection issue. Check the wiring, must be wiring, If you sound system is over 500 rms did you get a aftermarket high output altenator and a deep cycle battery (not necessarily a problem, but will become a problem.) My suggestion is from reading your post, your wiring is wrong somewhere.

2000blackcivic

if noticed that if i pound the system with my car not moving it never turns off but when i start driving it tends to cut out. Does this mean anything

Vinny

Hm.. I guess your battery is dieing out. Turn up your bass....Your interior lights and drive and see if the light is dimming. If it is, get a new battery and altenator. You could put on caps but that's just a bandage.

fingolfin

i thinking battery too now..

hook up the battery and see what voltage your getting with car off and on

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you should have around 12.2 and 14.4