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Quick couple questions for people who has installed an aftermarket amp/sub in their escape/mariner....
-> First being that when my amp WAS working, I noticed mostly during extremely cold days, that my interior lights (dash lights mostly) started to dim due to power usage by the amp. Has anyone ever had to replace their Alternator with a high output model or used a capacitor for their amp?
-> And...here is one for the troubleshooters...The reason I said when my amp WAS working....was because for some reason my amp decieded to stop working a few weeks ago. I checked my connections, which seem to be ok, and I've tried two different amps, but can't seem to get power to them at all. I've used a multitester to check for power on my constant and turn on, and checked my ground and all seem fine. When I connect the amp I was using before, the only power I get is the very dim power light on my amp and it flickers. I've tried connecting both amps with or without RCA conenctions. The in-line fuses and fuses on the amps are not blown. Both amps could be fried, I wouldn't doubt it, but I dont know if anyone else had any ideas.
Thanks!!
-> First being that when my amp WAS working, I noticed mostly during extremely cold days, that my interior lights (dash lights mostly) started to dim due to power usage by the amp. Has anyone ever had to replace their Alternator with a high output model or used a capacitor for their amp?
-> And...here is one for the troubleshooters...The reason I said when my amp WAS working....was because for some reason my amp decieded to stop working a few weeks ago. I checked my connections, which seem to be ok, and I've tried two different amps, but can't seem to get power to them at all. I've used a multitester to check for power on my constant and turn on, and checked my ground and all seem fine. When I connect the amp I was using before, the only power I get is the very dim power light on my amp and it flickers. I've tried connecting both amps with or without RCA conenctions. The in-line fuses and fuses on the amps are not blown. Both amps could be fried, I wouldn't doubt it, but I dont know if anyone else had any ideas.
Thanks!!