Top 20 Kicker KX500.2 Car Audio Amplifier Questions & Answers

Disconnect all the wires except the three main power wires, ground, 12v battery and remote. Now, turn on your radio, if the protect light is still on then there's an internal short in the amp. If the light turns green, then there's a short in either the auxiliary cables or the speaker outs. If it turns green, then troubleshoot the other wires that plug into the amp by connecting them one at a time until the protect light comes on, which will tell you that there's a problem with that speaker/aux wire.

Disconnect all speaker connections and rca cables. Leave power, ground and remote wires intact. Try turning on again. If you still have a protection light your amp is faulty. Hopefully you have warranty. Contact Kicker to have them repair. .A thumbs up would be greatly appreciated if this answer is helpful to you.

GET RED POS+ LONG WIRE 2 BATTERY 2 WERE UR AMP IS GANA GO CONECT IT TO THE AMP POS+ (2)GET NEG- WIRE CONECT 2 WERE THE NEG- IS ON THE AMP THEN THE OTHER END OF SAME NEG- WIRE FIND PLACE NEXT 2 AMP WERE U COULD SCREW NEG- TO CAR METL CLOSE 2 AMP (3)GET LONG REMOTE ANT. WIRE CONECT IT TO WERE THE REMOTE ANT CONECTION IS ON AMP THEN SEND IT TO UR PIONEER IS AND FIND REMOTE ANT . ON UR PIONEER HEAD AND CONECT IT SO IT SHOULD BE CONECTED TO UR AMP LAST PART GET THE LONG RC PLUUGS AND CONECT TO UR AMP THEN RUN THEM TO UR PIONEER HEAD WERE THE RC PLLUGS INPUT IS THEN IT SHUD BE DONE!!!

• yes you have a internal fault of the amp. the circuit that puts it into safe mode is bad and that is a very small chip on the board know as a op amp. needs to be repaired.

Hello jackstephens,

It's an either/or situation. The FE-402 can be set up to drive normal speakers in stereo, OR drive a sub when both channels are bridged. When the LP filter is on, it benefits the sub at the expense of the normal speakers. And with the filter off, the subs get the full range of frequencies and try as best they can to reproduce them. You might try running it with the LP on, in stereo with the 6X9's paralleled to one channel (2ohm load), and the sub connected to the other channel (?ohm load).

But my recommendation would be to use the Fusion amp the drive the 6X9's and get a dedicated monoblock for the sub.

Hope this helps.

Hello magoocsl,

Yes, with the use of 2 high-pass and 1 low-pass crossovers, that Kicker amp will operate in what they call stereo and mono simultaneously (SAMS). You'd run 4 of the 6X9's in mono. Wire them in series-parallel with a low-pass crossover on the positive leg to the amp. The amp would see a 4ω load. The other two 6X9's would be wired as stereo, one to each channel with a high-pass crossover. Again, the amp sees a 4ω load.

Here's a link to the appropriate wiring diagram. The diagram is on page 5. Just substitute your 4 6X9's wired in series-parallel where they show the "mono" speaker.

http://www.kicker.com/sites/default/files/02KX300_400_500_800_2AmpManual.pdf

Hope this helps.

u dont want to wire ur speakers to the subs, either get a 4 channel amp and wire them into it or to ur deck directly.the reason u dont want to that cause ull blew up ur speakers

I know this is a very broad statement, but your budget will allow for what you buy. You will want a nice 2 channel 50 watt rms amp min. 50 watts is a lot of power for those speakers and you will be happy. I would recommend if your budget allowed a nice kenwood, Alpine, Diamond Audio or MB quart. Just make sure whatever you buy that it is a low noise A/B class amp. Nothing to special.

Take care and have fun!!

use a filter in your power supply line. and have good ground connection

Chek the power supply section. It seems power is available up to LED portion and further it is open circuit. Possible there is a power regulator after LED Portion that is not working.

To properly wire your 2-ohm Kicker CompVT subs in a way that maintains a 2-ohm load for your Impulse 1252xi amplifier, you can use the following wiring configurations: Assuming each Kicker CompVT subwoofer has a 2-ohm impedance:

Wiring Configuration 1: Series-Parallel Wiring for 2-Ohm Load

1. Connect the positive terminal of the first subwoofer to the positive terminal of the second subwoofer.
2. Connect the negative terminal of the first subwoofer to the negative terminal of the second subwoofer.
3. Connect the positive terminal of one of the subs to the positive terminal on the amplifier.
4. Connect the negative terminal of the other sub to the negative terminal on the amplifier.

This configuration results in a 2-ohm load. It combines the two 2-ohm subs in series (4 ohms) and then connects them in parallel, resulting in a final 2-ohm load.

Wiring Configuration 2: Parallel Wiring for 1-Ohm Load

1. Connect the positive terminal of each subwoofer to the positive terminal on the amplifier.
2. Connect the negative terminal of each subwoofer to the negative terminal on the amplifier.

This configuration results in a 1-ohm load. It directly connects each 2-ohm subwoofer in parallel.

Choosing the Best Configuration:

The Impulse 1252xi amplifier is likely designed to handle a 2-ohm load without any issues. However, it's essential to check the amplifier's specifications to ensure compatibility with a 2-ohm load. Choosing between the two configurations depends on the capability of your amplifier. If your amplifier is stable at 1-ohm, you might opt for the second configuration to maximize power. If it's not stable at 1-ohm, go with the first configuration to maintain a 2-ohm load. Always refer to the amplifier's manual or specifications to confirm its minimum stable impedance and adjust your wiring accordingly. Incorrect impedance matching can result in damage to your amplifier or subwoofers. If you're unsure, consult with a professional car audio installer for personalized advice.

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Power up the ampwith no speaker connected. If it goes into protect mode, the amp has been damaged. If it is OK, check your user manual for wiring instructions, loading etc. Do not allow the speaker wires to touch the car chassis/metalwork!

When an amplifier like the Kicker IQ 1000.5 goes into protect mode due to overvoltage, it is a safety feature to prevent damage to the amplifier or connected speakers. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check the power source: Make sure the amplifier is getting the correct voltage from the power source. The Kicker IQ 1000.5 amplifier requires a 12-volt power supply with a recommended amperage of 80A.
2. Check the wiring: Check the wiring between the amplifier and the power source, as well as the wiring to the speakers. Make sure there are no loose connections or damaged wires.
3. Check the amplifier settings: Make sure the amplifier settings are correctly configured, including gain, crossover, and subsonic filter. Ensure that the amplifier is not being overdriven by the source unit.
4. Let the amplifier cool down: Turn off the amplifier and allow it to cool down if it has been running for an extended period.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it is best to consult a professional installer or contact Kicker technical support for further assistance.

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It sounds like you are having an issue with your Kicker HS10 subwoofer. The red protection light being constantly on could indicate that there is a problem with the subwoofer that is causing it to enter protection mode. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check all of the connections to ensure that they are secure and properly connected. Make sure that the power and ground wires are properly connected to the battery and chassis, and that the RCA cables are securely connected to the amplifier and the subwoofer.
2. Check the amplifier settings to make sure that they are correct for the subwoofer. The amplifier should be set to "low pass" and the crossover frequency should be set to a frequency that is higher than the subwoofer's rated frequency range.
3. Check the subwoofer itself for any visible damage or loose wires. If the subwoofer has been damaged or if there are loose wires, it may not be functioning properly.
4. Make sure that the subwoofer is not being overdriven. If the amplifier is producing too much power for the subwoofer to handle, it can cause the subwoofer to enter protection mode.

I hope these suggestions help you get your Kicker HS10 subwoofer working properly. If you are still having issues after trying these steps, it may be necessary to contact Kicker for further assistance.

possible reasons: 1) shorted speaker connections 2) open circuit connection 3) overload protector of amp has switched on due to overheating.

Send it back to maker for repair.

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Hi, Please check that you've swapped out any associated batteries of your amplifier. And also, please double check that you're using compatible fuses as some manufacturers build their machine to only work with their own products like fuses. If all of these things fail, you might need to reach out to the manufacturer of the product if you don't have access to the manual for troubleshooting. Thank you.

There's not a "best" setting to use - the settings you use are based on your installation, system configuration, and listening preferences. That being said, with cheaper amplifiers like this, there are some basics that I can give you. Crossover Your crossover prevents frequencies your subs can't effectively reproduce from being passed through to the drivers. There's two basic ways to implement a crossover in a car audio system. You MUST use one of them.

1. Most headunits have a built-in digital (active) crossover that can be set inside the radio's settings. This type is preferable due to the better waveform characteristics that ultimately get sent to the drivers after being amplified. If you don't have or don't want to use this method than use option 2.
2. There will be a passive crossover dial/knob (or on very cheap amps it may simply be a switch) on your amp that can be used to set the crossover frequency.

What frequency you use is somewhat subjective, but a safe bet for subs is to keep it under 100hz. The larger the speaker, the lower the frequency. (100Hz should work well for your 10's) Gain

• Set your gain no higher than 80%
• To find the safe threshold, play music with some heavier bass and increase your radio volume until you begin to hear distortion in your mid/high range. Back the volume down until the distortion resolves.
• On your sub's amplifier, with everything hooked up, gradually increase the gain until you start to hear distortion/clipping from the subs. Back the gain down until it resolves

Other/Misc.

• Do NOT use "bass boost" or "loudness" settings that many cheap amps come equipped with. These artificially bump-up the output of your system and almost always produce "dirty", distorted, and damaging waveforms that will drastically reduce the quality of sound and the life-span of your speakers. If you find yourself needing to use them to get the effect/volume you want, you either have your settings incorrect, or (more likely) need to simply invest in higher-power/quality hardware.