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Why is my remote wire not powering my amp?
If the Amp Doesn’t Power On at All The remote turn-on wire usually comes from the radio, in which case the amplifier won’t turn on if the radio isn’t on. So if there is no power at the remote terminal on the amplifier, the next step is to check for power at the corresponding wire where it connects to the radio.
How do you test a remote wire?
TESTING YOUR REMOTE TURN ON WIRE Just like you would test power and ground, you can test your remote turn on wire. With the ignition in the OFF position, place the positive lead of the multimeter on the end of the remote turn on wire and place the negative lead of the multimeter to a grounding point.
What wire does the remote wire go to?
The turn-on wire (also called the remote wire) is located behind the stereo. On aftermarket stereos, it’s usually a blue and white wire. The remote wire will “tell” your amplifier to turn on whenever the stereo is powered up (usually, whenever the vehicle is turned on).
How do I connect my remote wire to my amp?
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How do you know if your remote wire is bad?
So you can see it can easily be pushed to the limit by a faulty device. If you have a DMM, measure the remote wire to see if there’s any voltage. If you see 12v, then it’s fine. If you see zero, then it’s damaged.
What do you do when your amp wont turn on?
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How do you bypass amp remote wire?
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Is the power antenna wire the remote wire?
Almost every aftermarket head unit has a remote turn on wire. Some manufacturers call it a power antenna wire. But regardless of the label all it does is output a positive 12 volts when the head unit is turned on. It should be noted that some head units have both a remote turn on wire and a power antenna wire.
Will amp turn on if fuse is blown?
If the fuse is present and blown, the amp can’t turn on because the circuit providing mains voltage is open. Simply replacing the fuse may or may not solve the problem.
Will car amp work if not grounded?
a bad ground (or no ground) would prevent an amplifier from turning on. not connecting a 12v+ remote turn on wire, would too, prevent an amplifier from turning on. a blown fuse from a spark will prevent an amplifier from turning on. just a personal note: take off the ground (from the battery) first before installation.