Question about Kenwood KAC-9102D Car Audio Amplifier

Problems with my Subs amp

Hey, i have a KAC-9102D Kenwood Amp and it's been working good for year and a half and now the amplifier is protected, also the amp has a strange noise, i think it's because it's protected. I tried to fix the problem moving all the wiring conections and the ground cord, but it still protected. I don't know what to do about it.

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Here is the link for the user manual for your amp if you need it; http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/Manuals/113/113KAC9102.PDF There appears to be no designed error code indicated by a flashing power light. the light is either on or off, and if the protection is on then the light is off.(page 2) I think therefore that your amp has a major problem in the control part of the circuitry, almost certainly something that needs replacing rather than being repairable. if you wish to try yourself then if you can open the amp up, and post us some clear close up photos then we may be able to help. If you wish to find the nearest Kenwood dealer then; http://www.kenwoodusa.com/support/simple.aspx?men=2&M2=38 Hope this helps - sorry if it is bad news :)

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