Troubleshooting The System - Profile California 400SX Installation And Owner's Manual

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ROUBLE SHOOTING THE SYSTEM
We have put together this trouble-shooting guide if you experience problems after installing
the amplifier. Please keep in mind that the majority of problems incurred are caused by
improper installation and not the equipment itself. In addition, there are many components in
the system that could cause various signal problems such as inducted electrical noise and
engine noise.
Before you can properly address the problem, you must first find the component that is
causing the problem. This will take patience and a process of elimination.
LOOK FOR....
No Output
Blown fuse
Bad RCA Cable(s)
+12V at power terminal
+12V at remote terminal
Grounding point clean and tight
Head Unit's fader not in center position
Low Output
Check level adjustments
Bad RCA cable(s)
Improper level matching
Engine Noise
Grounding points are clean and tight
Ground all components at same point
Bad RCA cable(s)
High Quality shielded RCA cables
Low Vehicle charging system and/or battery Fix and/or replace
Protection L.E.D. Illuminated
Speaker short
Speaker grounding out
Impedance too low
Overheating
SOLUTION
Replace
Replace
Check connection
Check connection
Check for ground w/meter
Set to center position
Re-adjust
Replace
Re-adjust
Check for ground w/meter
Ground at same point
Change for better ground
Replace
Rejects inducted noise
Check speaker connection
for short circuit
Make sure speaker wires
do not touch chassis ground
Check speaker impedance
(Min 2 ohm Stereo, 4 Mono)
Check mounting location
for Adequate air Circulation
Speaker impedance too low
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