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Keep poping the 40 amp fuse on the amps itself when the volume is up at all it seems

When ever i turn up the volume like, maybe to half way, the fuse pops. i have brand new MTX Thunder 5500s and the 7202 an 80 amp inline fuse. but the 40 keeps poping. im annoyed, whats going on?

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  • Robert Whiteley Aug 16, 2006

    Alright, another thing. it does it when the bass hits though. too deep of bass, too loud, and it pops. it seems like the amp is trying TOO hard. i dont get it. i plan on taking the amp to mikey shorr today and have it tested, maybe they can tell me somthing. Thanks

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Your units drawing too much current. it could be a wireing problem, a speaker problem, or the amp has a problem. the correct way to troubleshoot this would first do or have the amp bench tested. Or you can remove all the speakers and wires and turn up the amp. If the fuse still pops,have the amp serviced. Good Luck

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    Larry Dillon Aug 16, 2006

    Yes Sir thats always the best test ,out of the vehicle. This way they can see if its pumping enough without excessive current draw. If it happens in the car then you know its an installation issue or the speakers or wires are shorting or bad.

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