I need some advise, PLEASE

[Jdub07]

Originally posted by TeKKnoTeKK
Well if the light was coming on it wasn't the same prob.....the reason it was happening with this amp is because unless the radio was on the amp would turn off. On your amp shutting off that is a definite overheating prob, most amps have a built in mechanism that turns them off if they get too hot. Where is your amp mounted, it may help to mount it in a less enclosed area......you could also get an external fan to cool it down.

Its located off to the left in back of the hatch. Just flat on the carpet. I have over a foot of sace above it and its completely sheilded from the sun by the cargo cover,...there is a good 2 1/2 to 3 feet of space to the right of it. Now the cooling fan.....where do I get something like that and how much do they run....also are they made just for amps? Never heard of something like that how do they work and how do you mount them to cool it off. I have no AC so it gets sooo damn hot in there. For now I am parking in the shade and keeping my back wing windows open. But that can be tuff to do all the time.

[Vanilla Sky]

try mounting the amp vertically, or try to shade it somehow... the sunlight is creating too much heat for it to handle, so it will cut out on ya... better than blowing your amp anyday

Derick

[Vanilla Sky]

or if you're really crazy, you can run a coolant line from your engine back... that might help a bit... just have to machine a heatsink that you can use with the system

Derick

[TeKKnoTeKK]

I would imagine you would be able to find one of those clip on fans at like autozone or checker for pretty cheap, you may need to extend the wire tho. And also make sure if you do get a fan that you get one that uses DC not AC power (ie...don't use one that plugs into the wall) I will also try to think of other ideas.

[Jdub07]

Originally posted by TeKKnoTeKK
I would imagine you would be able to find one of those clip on fans at like autozone or checker for pretty cheap, you may need to extend the wire tho. And also make sure if you do get a fan that you get one that uses DC not AC power (ie...don't use one that plugs into the wall) I will also try to think of other ideas.

What powers the fan??? Would I install a switch or how does this work? SOrry if these are stupid questions.

[TeKKnoTeKK]

It's up to you man....you could wire it to a switch so that it turns on when you want it to, or you could just wire it to your ignition so it turns on then you turn the key. :super:

[Jdub07]

hmmmmmmmmmm decisions decisions. Either way I think I'll go with the fan option AND try to mount it vertical somehow. Man thanks for all your help,...I may not have gotten as far as I did if it wasn't for TEKKNO and ITCH's help!