Cuttin out

[BRONCOMARIO]

My Sub amp has been cutting out lately. Will getting a power cap solve this problem?

-Mario

....Im a noob

[TalNLnky]

a cap really won't solve any problems.

few reasons why your amp may be cutting out.

Voltage dropping too low: you can test this with a volt-meter, if the voltage drops be low 10-11volts while you are playing music then this might be your problem

Bad connection: Check the power & ground connections, at both the amp/distro blocks, and at the battery/chasis

Bad impedence: doubt this would be an issue unless you'd had this issue in the past. Plus, you're Mike lil bro... mike wouldn't be dumb like that.

Amp getting to hot: thermal protection in the amp, i doubt this will be the issue with the current temps in the wa area, but maybe.

[BRONCOMARIO]

Yeah, I know the voltage is constantly dropping. I can see it on my gauge boucing around a lot. What is the fix for something like this? Bigger alternator?

[TalNLnky]

hmmm... wonder if your alt is dying on you... or even your battery.
See if an electrical shop will take a quick look at your battery & alternator to see if they are fine.

Bigger alternator will help, But might be a lil spendy for you.
What amp are you running again? was it an 800w fosgate?

[black00]

Mario?

Mars Edgar?

If this is Mars Edgar i'd say let Mike take a look at it ... Your amp is now pulling 2x the current it was before when you had a tempest in there...
I'd be willing to bet your battery needs to be changed and/or conditioned by some charging. The cold temperatures you guys live in is hell on batteries.

Your alternator should be a brute...if its not...your cousin can make you another one

[95Honda]

Alt has already been upgraded.... I'll check it out when I come home this week.....

I'll bring an extra Red Top Otima with me for you....

[BRONCOMARIO]

Cool, sounds good.

[BRONCOMARIO]

Well I just put in the optima red top, It is still cutting out. The new battery helped out because will go louder before cutting out.

Whats next, larger alt?

[95Honda]

Yep, time for a 200 amp alt. Also, did we run 4 or 2 gauge power cable?

[BRONCOMARIO]

Im almost positive that its 2 gauge. Where am I gonna get this alt?

[95Honda]

I'll see if I can get one in town. What is the year and vehicle specific info for your Bronco?

[Resonant18]

When it cuts out is the amp completely turning off or what? if its turning completely off check to make sure your remote wire is still connected and also make sure that the remote wire wasnt pinched or cut anywhere cause it could be shorting to the chassis. Just something else to try.

[TalNLnky]

I'll see if I can get one in town. What is the year and vehicle specific info for your Bronco?
$8 for used alts @ pull N save

[BRONCOMARIO]

I'll see if I can get one in town. What is the year and vehicle specific info for your Bronco?

1990, 302