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    08-09-2012 06:12 PM #1
    SO. I was playing my music really loud, really bass heavy song, and the bass just cut. The sub didn't pop I think cause it didn't smell or make scary noises. WTF happened? For reference, I have a JL 13w6 in a ported box and a JL HD750 amp powering it. Any thoughts/how expensive it'll be to get my sub playing again? Thanks bros
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    08-09-2012 10:31 PM #2
    Quote Originally Posted by pianoman3182 View Post
    SO. I was playing my music really loud, really bass heavy song, and the bass just cut. The sub didn't pop I think cause it didn't smell or make scary noises. WTF happened? For reference, I have a JL 13w6 in a ported box and a JL HD750 amp powering it. Any thoughts/how expensive it'll be to get my sub playing again? Thanks bros
    Check your constant battery fuse under the hood. Check the fuse on the amps, let me know.
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    08-10-2012 06:03 PM #3
    I just checked under the hood and the fuse is blown. I still have to check the amp though
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    08-10-2012 06:10 PM #4
    Who installed the system? What brand and gauge wire was used? Where is it groundeD?
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    08-10-2012 06:23 PM #5
    A local car audio shop installed the system. I don't know what gauge wire was used or what brand but I do believe its grounded.
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    08-10-2012 09:27 PM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by pianoman3182 View Post
    A local car audio shop installed the system. I don't know what gauge wire was used or what brand but I do believe its grounded.
    Well it has to be grounded. The fuse under the hood usually pops when either something wiring wise is at issue OR the current draw is more than the fuse (the fuse is rated for the wire). The shop should have used quality power wire that was sufficient to handle the current draw of the audio equipment.
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    08-14-2012 10:19 PM #7
    the size of the wire is almost always printed on the wire about ever ft or 2. Most likely going to say 4AWG 4 Gauge, possibly 8. Also, what size is the fuse that blew?
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    08-14-2012 11:28 PM #8
    For a 750 I'd definitely say it needs to be 4awg, and not cheap wire either, good quality 4awg.
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    08-19-2012 12:26 PM #9
    Why don't you talbot back to the installer? Sheesh
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    08-19-2012 04:34 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by blazerpounds View Post
    Why don't you talbot back to the installer? Sheesh
    probably his buddy, buddies don't offer workmanship warranties
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