Troubleshooting - Renegade RXA 1100 User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below.
Procedure 1:
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Verify that PRT/PWR LED lits up green. If If this is the case, skip to Step 3, if not continue.
1. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary.
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3. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal on the vehicle's chassis. Repair/replace if necessary.
4. Verify there is 9 to 16 Volts present at the positive battery and remote turn-on cable.Verify quality connections for both cables at
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Procedure 2:
PRT/PWR LED lits up red.
1. If the PROTECT lits up red, this is a sign of a possible short in the speaker connections. Check for proper speaker connections
and use an ohm meter to check for possible shorts in the speaker wiring. Too low speaker impedance may also cause PROTECTION
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Test RCA inputs for AC volts with stereo on. Repair/replace if necessary.
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1. Route all signal carrying wires (RCA, Speaker cables) away from power and ground wires.
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3. Remove existing ground wires for all electrical components. Reground wires to different locations.
Verify that grounding location is clean, shiny metal free of paint, rust etc.
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4. Add secondary ground cable from negative battery terminal to the chassis metal or engine block of vehicle.
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5. Have alternator and battery load tested by your mechanic.Verify good working order of vehicle electrical system including distributor,
spark plugs, spark plug wires, voltage regulator etc.
. Replace if necessary.
. If noise goes away the unit being bypassed is the cause of the noise.
. In this case you should contact your dealer .
. Check entire length of cables for kinks, splices, etc.
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. Shut