Question about MTX RT202 Car Audio Amplifier

Car audio I'm trying to hook up my amp and sub in my 99 toyota tacoma. i still have stock speakers in it so i wasnt sure if i should hook up my amp (mtx rt202) to my speakers, all i really wanted it for was my sub. Anyway, I got it all hooked up and everything, but when i turn on the vehicle, the light on the amp turns on (red) and music plays sounding like normal through the speakers, but not the sub. it doesnt sound any different so i am assuming none of it is working. i have a kicker sub. and the sub and amp both work fine, I just took them out of my friends car.

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Hi, your amp seems to be getting power but the cables might be wrong so it's not getting enough power. the light on the amp should be green if everything is going well. are you sure the cables are suitable for your amp?

Posted on Sep 11, 2007

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