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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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just wondering why my subs cut out after ive been listening to them for a long period of time.(not full volume) they will begin working again after i turn it down to 1 or 2 for about 5 mins
 
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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How hot is your amp getting? What kind of load are you presenting to the amp?
 
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Same thing happened to me for a long time. I got a new fuse holder and fuse, and it completely solved my problem.
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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im running 2 guage wiring to the amp with an 80 amp fuse i believe
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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and the amp does get kinda hot
 
Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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mine does tooo...
it cuts off when way too hot..
or my headunit will cut off if its tooo loud...when the bass hits it will cut off for aboue 3 seconds..

why?
 
Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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I'm telling you, try a new fuse holder under the hood. It costs 15 bucks with a fuse, and it could solve your problems.
 
Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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Amp is overheating
 
Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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pham-check battery and alternator
logan-amp being pushed too hard
 
Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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briggz...
i have a memphis fuse box with the 200A fuse..
your telling me to get a new box or upgrade the fuse to something bigger?

i was told to have another fuse in the trunk before the amp too? should i do that? One fuse after the battery and another before the amp?
 



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