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Discussion in 'Car Audio' started by [NatHAn], Jul 2, 2008.

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    [NatHAn] New Member

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    Im installing a 10" JL Audio Sub running off a 4 channel kicker amp. The headeck is a Blaupunkt London mp37. Everythings installed and works fine, its just that the amp doesn't turn off when the car does, therefore draining the battery. The remote wire's connected properly, so I don't know what the problem is.

    Any help?

    Thanks
     
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    checked head unit wiring to battery?
     
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    What am I supposed to check, ie what could be the problem with the wiring to the battery? as i said the headeck works fine, just that the amp doesn't turn off when the car does.

    sorry for the dumb questions just never had this problem before.

    thanks again
     
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    ..possibilty that the remote wire from the head unit may be buggered

    had a similar problem with a previous head unit, except the head unit would not turn on the amps

    try tapping the ampflier's remote wire to the switch/ignition (should be yellow i think) wire of your head unit and see how you go

    thats the solution i used for the previous head unit.
     
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    Well the block with the RCA/remote wire outs from the headeck is brand new so i don't think theres anything wrong with the headeck's remote wire. anyway ill try tapping it to the ignition wire and see what happens.
    thanks
     
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    was thinking that you might have the constant connected to the +12v, causing the head unit to stay on and hence the amp?
     
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    If you disconnect the trigger wire from the amplifier, does the amp still stay on? If so, your amp is cooked!
     

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