Troubleshooting - Rockford Fosgate 2.3 Installation And Operation Manual

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Symptom
Amplifier does not
turn on
(Power LED is off)
Amplifier has no
sound
(Power LED is on)
Diagnosis
Voltage applied to the
REM terminal of the
amplifier is not between
10.5 and 15.5 volts or
there is no voltage
present.
Voltage to the B+ termi-
nal of the amplifier is
not between 10.5 and
15.5 volts or there is no
voltage present.
Amplifier is not prop-
erly grounded.
RCA Input from source
unit is not connected or
not functioning properly.
XCard is missing or not
placed properly in cross-
over slots.
Speaker leads are shorted
to each other or to the
chassis of the vehicle.
Speakers are defective.
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Remedy
Check the alternator, bat-
tery, fuse, and wiring and
repair as necessary. If the
voltage is above 15.5 volts,
have the electrical system
inspected by an authorized
car service center.
Check the alternator, bat-
tery, fuse, and wiring and
repair as necessary. If the
voltage is above 15.5 volts,
have the electrical system
inspected by an authorized
car service center.
Check wiring and repair as
necessary.
Check connections, substi-
tute with known working
source and cables and repair
or replace as necessary.
Check XCard position and
repair or replace as neces-
sary.
Disconnect existing speakers
and test with known working
speakers and wires. If ampli-
fier plays, check and repair
wiring and installation of
speakers as necessary.
Disconnect existing speak-
ers and test with known
working speakers. If ampli-
fier plays, check and repair
speakers as necessary.
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