antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Did a search couldnt find anything. hey just finished wiring my soundz, works ok, and pumping nice. then i cranked up the level on the amp, just below the Max level, any way cranked up my head unit too, then nothing the sub goes off. now its not working and the amp light is just flashing.... so i checked and replaced the fuses, amp/fuse for the power gauge. thought it was a bad earth, changed it over no light, put it back then still flashing. bit baffled tbh thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted April 11, 2006 when you say checked and replaced the fuses? were any blown? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Unfortunately none were blown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Dont turn the gain up that much ever its not a volume control and will start clipping which will kill speakers and amps. To set up you need to turn all gains down, turn up stereo to slight distortion, then back off to no distortion, turn up gain on amp till distortion again then back off a little till its clear again. This will balance out the system. You may have killed your amp not sure. What light is flashing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 the actual power, l.e.d. light on the amp. i mean it was working fine for a good 3 hours before testing the soundz, bit of a mistake that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted April 11, 2006 dont look good, :( what amp have you got ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Most likely bad news. If there is lights on then there is power there, is there a amp protection light? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 its a saga amp, 800watts 4 channel. i might switch my mates amp over to test it, but not knowing too much about sounds, i thought if the amp light is flashing, i thought there might be a simple solution to this. hence the why i posted this thread. hmm..... baffled Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted April 11, 2006 i wouldn't turn anything up to distortion level and then back it off again if i were you mate. you're kind of asking for trouble really, especially with car speakers which are relatively delicate. just my opinion though. generally speaking any power amp should be running at about 8 tenths. this should ensure fairly efficient running with any half decent amp. sounds like you've either blown the amp or triggered some sort of safety Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 @ IHIG60 - no amp protection light. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted April 11, 2006 i wouldn't turn anything up to distortion level and then back it off again if i were you mate. you're kind of asking for trouble really, especially with car speakers which are relatively delicate. just my opinion though. generally speaking any power amp should be running at about 8 tenths. this should ensure fairly efficient running with any half decent amp. sounds like you've either blown the amp or triggered some sort of safety I was saying a quick rough guide as yes its more to it than that. Not saying full on distortion but just when its only just starting. If setting correctly then a ossiclope or whatever it is and a RTA is needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted April 11, 2006 a couple of things.......the amp may have either 1) activated thermal protection - let it cool 2) it may cut out if the input voltage drops below a set level 3) it`s goosed......cant find a web site for saga but ebay show them as cheapo units...might be time to up grade ...i`m assuming you havent blown the speakers...may be wise to test with another speaker just for output Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 hmmm thanks, will probably look to test another amp on it 2morr, might try earthing it again, just in case.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted April 11, 2006 have you tried running your earth back to the battery ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 @ gaz the greezer - yea defo cheapo, actually got the amp in dubai, was wondering why that guy was laughing when taking my money. lol joking but it was lying in the house so i thought are try it... well see 2morr if it works in my mates car. if not will get another 1. cheerz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 @gaz the greezer - havent tried it yet. whats the best place to earth it in the boot? as i tried the screw next to the rear speaker, didnt think this was the best of places but, it work b4, i started to crank it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted April 11, 2006 yea defo cheapo, actually got the amp in dubai, i`ve got a kenwood 450w sub amp going cheap if yer interested fella ? where you from if you dont mind me asking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 yea could be... live around heathrow. well just need a amp to power 10" 800watt pioneer sub. but are see 2morr if it is the amp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Also i got a JL Audio 500/1 sub amp and a JL Audio 300/2 full range amp if you want to buy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted April 11, 2006 whats the best place to earth it in the boot? as i tried the screw next to the rear speaker, didnt think this was the best of places but, it work b4, i started to crank it up. i usually run a common earth from the battery to pick up both my amps, ( to eliminate noise ) you should be able to earth in the boot but make sure the the main earthing points in the engine bay are good and clean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted April 11, 2006 JL Audio 500/1 sub amp and a JL Audio 300/2 full range amp good kit :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 cool are keep that in mind :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Not as good as what is in now. 2 2 channel Phoenix Gold 1000watters in and 1 1 channel Phoenix Gold 1200watter still to go in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
young dub 0 Posted April 11, 2006 As said turn gains down. Have you got a good power supply to the amp? Off Topic - Any pics of your C, im around that area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted April 11, 2006 yea gains are down now. well the power was fine b4, as it was running fine b4, then i started to crank it up. no sorry havent had any pics taken my car yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites