1 Amplifier "Thermal" light flashing
I recently took my complete system out of my truck. I tried to install everything back into place but now when I try to listen, the thermal light on my amp flashes. I have power, and the subs will play for about 2 seconds then quit for about 5 seconds then start again. Can anyone help? JL Audio 500/1 and 2 10w6's.
Car Audio & Video - Jl Audio - 500/1 Car Audio Amplifier
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Pooi
Hi, It`s definitely shutting down because the uPC is detecting a load on the outputs. Remove ALL speaker connections and try switching on, does it come on and stay on??, If it does, switch off and try connecting the speakers one by one until you find the offending speaker/lead. If it still doesn`t stay on, it sounds like some damage has been done to the amp either when it was removed from your last vehicle or during re-fitment. Ian
Re-check all the connections to the speakers, The uPC monitors all the outputs and if any are taking more power than they should, the uPC shuts the amp down to protect the internal components. Don`t use tape joints alone, try to run the cable the full length without any joints. If you do have to piece the wires together, solder them and stagger the connections, in other words, make one lead shorter than the other so that if the tape does come off, the offending connection is well away from the other so they can never meet or connect to each other. Ian