Protection light and nothing. ??

So Im running a single 10" for extra punch, have everything all wired up, but i keep getting the protection light. I've tried 3 different amps (1 brand new) and keep getting the same problem. I thought fuse or output problem, so checked the amp and main power fuse, both good. checked the remote and rca wires and their good, ground is also fine. Can anyone help me out to pin-point the problem? I've checked the speaker cables and they seem to be fine aswell, also I checked the cabels inside the box to the speaker and found nothing. Any ideas? Thanks.

Phil Rubalcava Mar 21, 2007

The speaker is ok, I've also tested that on a friends system.??? Im lost with it.

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How about the speaker itself? This problem can be caused by a blown or defective speaker. If you disconnect the speaker wires from the amp, do you still get the protect light?

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