Amp Troubles

[oli.m]

Hi All,

Ive just been given a mint Alpine V12 2 channel - only problem is it doesnt power up! Ive taken the lid off but I cant see anything that looks burnt out. Can anybody suggest if there are any tests I can do to narrow down what might be wrong with it, or what components are prone to failure?

Anybody know any mail order places they can recommend that offer a good repair service?

Cheers

Oli

 

[derv]

one thing you could check is the solder where the chipboard is attached to part where the screws go for the live/ground etc (if that makes any sense!?) some people are over enthusiastic when screwing the wires down and can crack the solder connections.

 

[Rick]

Could check the fuses to see if any of them have gone.



Rick

 

[chris172]

Obvious perhaps....but is the remote connected? or is it supplying voltage?

Otherwise....

Alpine are in Milton Keynes and are reasonable for repairs....plus they are guaranteed.

 

[oli.m]

Yep, fuses are OK and Ive tried 2 different sets of wires (power,ground and remote)....no obvious dry joints.....time to think about sending it to Alpine!

 

[Ben j]

either ure ground is no good, ya fuses ave gone or whoever had it before u blew it up, not likely as there very well protected, does it have a reset/ overload switch that could be triggering it off?

oh and if u just have a remote connection and ground then the power light should still come on... but no music will play till the actual live is connected

 

[Jonesy]

You should ask a m8 if u can connect ur amp to their car. To see if its ur wires or not. Its probably the remote or the earth which is causing ur problems, i had the same problem when i first got my amp and tried fitting it myself.