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Virginia PaulAug 8, 2025
What to do if the red status protection LED is ON and there is no output from my PowerBass Amplifier?
- BBrooke MathewsAug 8, 2025
The red status protection LED indicates a problem that needs attention. Several issues could be the cause: * If the amplifier is very hot, the thermal protection may be engaged. Check the speaker terminals for proper impedance and ensure adequate airflow around the amplifier. * If the amplifier shuts down only when the vehicle is running, the voltage protection may be engaged. This means the voltage to the amplifier is outside the 10-16 VDC operating range. Have the battery/charging system inspected. * If the amplifier plays at a very low volume, the short circuit protection might be engaged. Inspect the speaker wires for shorts to each other or the vehicle's chassis. Also, using speakers with impedance below the minimum can trigger this.
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