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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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where is that? nvm thats to far!!
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Originally Posted by Dam262a
did u try connecting the remote wire straight to the battery?
to test the amp out?
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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i will try all of these things out. and see what the outcome is. and when you get the chance to take pics of the back of the head unit let me know. i really want this thing pushing some sound soon. only way i guess i'll know it works is when the lights on the amp turn on blue and red and the subs start hitting.
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Originally Posted by Akrylic09
Originally Posted by Dam262a
did u try connecting the remote wire straight to the battery?
to test the amp out?
yea
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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hmmmmmm
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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its a hot mess right now. and no i havent tried to connect the remote straight to the battery. at least i dont think i have
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by smart_one21
i will try all of these things out. and see what the outcome is. and when you get the chance to take pics of the back of the head unit let me know. i really want this thing pushing some sound soon. only way i guess i'll know it works is when the lights on the amp turn on blue and red and the subs start hitting.
Well i didnt even touch my head unit..but i know how others did it...i bought a out put converter and and remote turn on switch..

so Akrylic09 u take a pic lol!!

o yea get a volt meter!!
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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^^^^ lol thanks Dam262a i feel privelaged
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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yo miami your tc is sick!
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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hey do you have it connected to the ignition? or to the main power.
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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Test the amp first by using a jumper on the power and remote. (Your power should be ran to your battery and be properly fused). Then confirm you have a good ground (Bare metal)....Your amp should turn on.

Now wire your rcas, remote, and sub with the battery disconnected

I bet you are using the wrong wire for the remote turn on.
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Originally Posted by smart_one21
yo miami your tc is sick!
thanks

Originally Posted by smart_one21
hey do you have it connected to the ignition? or to the main power.
sorry i was at lunch......ignition
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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o man thanks for the help fellas. my boi just came by my job and i explained all we spoke about and he just took everything apart and started from scratch and fixed what my other friend ffffffffed up on. Preciate all the help.
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what was wrong?
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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i have no idea. but i hear my car pounding out side of my office. i called him and he said he's now tweaking the amp. setting the bass boost and all that other jazz. but its shaking the damn windows
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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lol cool
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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heck yeah. he's jammin some reggaeton right now. just did some hip hop and rap.
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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I am having the same problem kinda. I got power to my amp but no bass out the subs. Any ideas?
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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have u tried everything that says on this thread?
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