Car amp troubleshooting

Car Amplifier Troubleshooting Guide – Common Amplifier Issues

1. Amplifier Doesn't Power On.
2. Protection Light Comes On.
3. Amplifier Has No Output.
4. Clipping Amplifiers.
5. Subwoofer Slaps or Pops.
6. Crackling, Hissing, Background Noise or Distortion.
7. Engine Wine.
8. Overheating Car Radios.

1. How do I know if my car amp is bad?
2. How do you test a car amp?

How do I know if my car amp is bad?

How do you Figure Out that your Car Amplifier is not Working Properly?

1. There is a noticeable distortion in the sound.
2. There is no sound even if you have already turned on your audio system.
3. Your stereo system starts making bizarre sounds such as farting sounds.

How do you test a car amp?

One of the quickest ways is to simply touch the power wire from the amp to the positive post of the battery and the ground wire to the negative battery post. If the power light comes on, it can be ascertained that the amplifier has a good circuit board.