Why is my kicker amp not working?

If your amplifier does not appear to be working, check the obvious things first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring connections, incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls, etc. There are Power (PWR) & Protection (PRT) LEDs on the side panel of your Kicker CX series amplifier.

Why is my kicker amp flashing red and green?

I was greeted with a repeating light pattern on my amp, the Protection light (red LED) being lit for about 2 seconds, then flicking down to the Power (green) LED for a millisecond, then flicking back to the Protection light. Usually this problem is caused by a lose wire or the amp overheating (according to the manual).

Why is there no sound coming out of my bass amp?

Once you are certain your cable is good, there are plenty of issues on the bass that could make for no output. The most common is probably the input jack, as it tends to get the most wear. It is also possible that a solder joint has come loose somewhere.

Why is the Protect light on my amp?

Some amps go into protect mode if they get too hot, which can prevent a permanent failure. The common cause of overheating is a lack of airflow. If the amp is located underneath the seats, or in another confined space, that may cause it to overheat.

How do I know if my bass amp is broken?

The most common aural indication of a blown speaker is an unpleasant buzzing or scratching sound, by itself or roughly at the pitch of the note the speaker is attempting to reproduce. Or there could be no sound at all.

How do I fix my amp in protection mode?

Steps to fix an amp in protect mode

  1. Check if your amp is warm.
  2. Check cables, terminals, and fuses.
  3. Check the voltage on your amp’s power cables.
  4. Check that you have a good ground.
  5. Unplug the amp from the speaker.
  6. Unplug the amp from the head unit.

Why is there no sound coming from my bass amp?

The output jack connection (where you plug the lead into the bass) is notorious for coming loose. This could mean you hear nothing or you may occasionally hear something but it keeps cutting in and out. Whilst the cable is plugged in and the amp is on. Try moving the cable jack around inside the guitar.