amp protection problem. HELP!
 

Lately i noticed that my amp will temporarely shut off when I turn up the volume. Then it will turn right back on. I also noticed that my protection light goes on when the amp turns off. Anyone know what is wrong or how i can fix this?

Right now i have a 1000 watt kicker amp with a 12 in L7 solobaric

Thanks

Re: amp protection problem. HELP!
 

You might have the gain on the amp turned up to much. I'd say try turning it down a bit and see how that works.

Re: amp protection problem. HELP!
 

i did turn it down. It is only set at the half way. I never had this problem when i first installed the system. I just dont get it....

Re: amp protection problem. HELP!
 

Maybe need to upgrade the amp's connection to ground. Also might want to check the speaker's resistance make sure both voice coils are alright if it's a DVC.

Re: amp protection problem. HELP!
 

what size wires are you running on the amp power, amp ground, and battery to chassis ground?

Re: amp protection problem. HELP!
 

im running 4 guage for the power and the ground. and 12 guage for the speaker.

Re: amp protection problem. HELP!
 

what about the ground cable on the battery? stock or upgraded?

Re: amp protection problem. HELP!
 

I would first double check your power and ground connections, as well as the ones on the battery.. then as Chris was saying, meter your voice coils.. If you have a voice coil that's lower than two or four ohms (other than perhaps a .4 ohm +/- tolerance) that's automatically forcing your amp into protection so you don't fry the amp. What makes me think this is because you posted that it only happens when you turn it up.