Kicker PXIBT100.2 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

TROUBLESHOOTING
If your PXIBT100.2 does not appear to be working, check the obvious things fi rst such as blown fuses,
poor or incorrect wiring connections, incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls, etc. There is
a Power Protection LED on the side power panel of your unit. Depending on the state of the unit and the
vehicle's charging system, the LED will glow either Red or Blue. When the blue LED is lit this indicates the
unit is turned on and no trouble exists.
Blue LED off, no output? With a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM) check the following:  +12 volt power terminal
(should read +12V to +16V)  Remote turn-on terminal (should read +12V to +16V)  Check for
reversed power and ground connections  Ground terminal, for proper conductivity.
Blue LED on, no output? Check the following:  RCA connections  Test speaker outputs with a
"known" good speaker.  Substitute source unit with a "known" good source unit.  Check for a signal
in the RCA cable feeding the amplifi er with the VOM meter set to measure "AC" voltage.
Protection LED fl ashing with loud music? The red LED indicates low battery voltage. Check all the
connections in your vehicle's charging system. It may be necessary to replace or charge your vehicle's
battery or replace your vehicle's alternator.
Protection LED on, no output?  Amplifi er is very hot = thermal protection is engaged. Test for proper
impedance at the speaker terminals with a VOM meter (see the diagrams in this manual for minimum
recommended impedance and multiple speaker wiring suggestions). Also check for adequate airfl ow
around the amplifi er.  Amplifi er shuts down only while vehicle is running = voltage protection circuitry is
engaged. Voltage to the amplifi er is not within the 10–16 volt operating range. Have the vehicle's charging
and electrical system inspected.  Amplifi er will only play at low volume levels = short circuit protection is
engaged. Check for speaker wires shorted to each other or to the vehicle chassis. Check for damaged
speakers or speaker(s) operating below the minimum recommended impedance.
No or low output?  Check the balance control on source unit  Check the speaker output
connections.
Alternator noise-whining sound with engine's RPM?  Check for damaged 3.5mm cable  Check
the routing of 3.5mm cable  Check the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too high.
Reduced bass response? Reverse a speaker connection from positive to negative on the stereo
channel(s); if the bass improves, the speaker was out of phase.
CAUTION: When jump starting the vehicle, be sure that connections made with jumper cables are
correct. Improper connections can result in blown amplifi er fuses as well as the failure of other critical
systems in the vehicle.
If you have more questions about the installation or operation of your new KICKER product, see the
Authorized KICKER Dealer where you made your purchase. For more advice on installation, click on the
SUPPORT tab on the KICKER homepage, www.kicker.com. Choose the TECHNICAL SUPPORT tab,
choose the subject you are interested in, and then download or view the corresponding information.
Please E-mail support@kicker.com or call Technical Services (405) 624-8583 for unanswered or specifi c
questions.
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