What to do if the Protect-LED is lighting up on my Renegade Car Amplifier?
- Ttimothy38Aug 13, 2025
If the Protect-LED on your Renegade Car Amplifier is illuminated, it indicates a diagnostic mode. This can be due to a short circuit on the loudspeaker leads or an internal amplifier fault causing a DC offset on the loudspeaker output. To diagnose, disconnect all RCA and speaker leads while keeping the +12 volt, power ground, and remote leads connected. Then, turn the amplifier back on. If the Protect-LED lights up again, the amplifier likely has an internal fault.