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Just got a free amp
srry if this is a repost, i used search with no luck. My buddy jus gave me a free amp his cousin had given to him. its a sapphire legacy LA995. 600w 2 channel. the reason he gave it to me is because hes not sure if it works or not. Im jus wondering if anyone knows how i can try to power it up n see if it works without tearing apart the car. (i have an 07 ls with 4 speaker sound system) I know replacing the fuse might help if it doesnt power on right away, but for now i just need to know how to try to power it on and check to see if it works
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srry if this is a repost, i used search with no luck. My buddy jus gave me a free amp his cousin had given to him. its a sapphire legacy LA995. 600w 2 channel. the reason he gave it to me is because hes not sure if it works or not. Im jus wondering if anyone knows how i can try to power it up n see if it works without tearing apart the car. (i have an 07 ls with 4 speaker sound system) I know replacing the fuse might help if it doesnt power on right away, but for now i just need to know how to try to power it on and check to see if it works
for ur situation, u could ground it, and run some wire to the positive battery terminal... then, run some wire to the fuse box so when the car turns on, the amp will too.
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so basically jus connect the power wires to the battery n a fuse n see if it turns on??? or do u know of a way i cood test it inside, without going to the car
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ummm yeah, basically... and yes, u could use a computer power supply to test it out... BUT, i dont recommend it if u dont/have any experience with that cuz i dont wana be held responsible for any damage u may cause....
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Just need to connect +12V to the "+12V" and Remote terminals and attach a ground wire to the Ground terminal and it should come on...there should be a LED somewhere indicating that it is on.
That will at least tell you it turns on, might still have other problems you won't know about until you hook a signal and speakers up to it.
That will at least tell you it turns on, might still have other problems you won't know about until you hook a signal and speakers up to it.
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If your just trying to see if it turns on or not then just use a 12volt power adapter, like the one that runs a cordless phone, or a security camera, but do as stated above and split the pos. into 2 and run it to the remote and power, make sure you fasten all the connections before you plug it in, It will at least tell you if its getting power or not.
Sometimes amps light up and have power but still don't work, only way to test if it fully works is to hook it up in a car (or find a 120 to 12 converter that will put out 40amps or so) and let her fly.
Sometimes amps light up and have power but still don't work, only way to test if it fully works is to hook it up in a car (or find a 120 to 12 converter that will put out 40amps or so) and let her fly.
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alright well imma jus test the power for now and then whenever i find someone with a system of their own, ill jus plug in my amp n test it on their speakers
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Well.... it all depends on how good u are with electronics.. my bro is a wizz at that ****, he hooked up a whole system in his room using a computer power supply... it powers his amp, and HU... its pretty sick..
for ur situation, u could ground it, and run some wire to the positive battery terminal... then, run some wire to the fuse box so when the car turns on, the amp will too.
for ur situation, u could ground it, and run some wire to the positive battery terminal... then, run some wire to the fuse box so when the car turns on, the amp will too.
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My bro has a 2007 Pioneer model HU, an MTX amplifier, a Kenwood 12" sub, and 2 pioneer 6x9s.... its hooked up to his TV and computer with the RCAs and that thing BUMPS... its tight dude...
But DAM, thats a lotta speakers u got goin there..
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only prob is i dont have computer power supplies lol. imma try it out tonight and if not ill bring it by best buy or circuit city or something
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Thats siiiiick dude.... props ![Twothumbsup](https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/images/smilies/twothumbsup.gif)
My bro has a 2007 Pioneer model HU, an MTX amplifier, a Kenwood 12" sub, and 2 pioneer 6x9s.... its hooked up to his TV and computer with the RCAs and that thing BUMPS... its tight dude...
But DAM, thats a lotta speakers u got goin there..![lol](https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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My bro has a 2007 Pioneer model HU, an MTX amplifier, a Kenwood 12" sub, and 2 pioneer 6x9s.... its hooked up to his TV and computer with the RCAs and that thing BUMPS... its tight dude...
But DAM, thats a lotta speakers u got goin there..
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Bring that amp down here, I'll test it
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alright. ive come to 3 conclusions, need u guys to pick one lol. what i did was, connect the power wire to the the metal rod next to the fuse box, wit the red cover that has the + sign on it and put the ground wire to a metal piece in the engine bay. nothing.
the amp didnt power up when i tried to make it work so its one of the follow.
1. ***** just broke
2. fuse is blown
3. im doing something wrong and i didnt have any power going to it lol
the amp didnt power up when i tried to make it work so its one of the follow.
1. ***** just broke
2. fuse is blown
3. im doing something wrong and i didnt have any power going to it lol
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doesnt matter what wires are there or not there... a remote is always nessicary. Very very very few 12v electronics have "smart" remote turn ons and they usually also include the normal remote terminal
oh and for god sake use at least 10g power and ground wire if this test works and you hook it up to your car.... and i can guarantee it doesnt make 600w
oh and for god sake use at least 10g power and ground wire if this test works and you hook it up to your car.... and i can guarantee it doesnt make 600w
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so where would the remote wire connect to?? i know where power and ground go. u garuntee it doesnt make 600w with the wire im using now?? or in general?
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so both the power and remote go to the battery and the ground goes to the negative or any metal part. alright. if it was to be hooked up in the car, where would the remote go??