amp installation troubles

[cbr600rr]

Hi All, I'm installing an amp and subs that I got for Christmas. The issue is that the protection light on the amp flashes with the bass being output from the music and the sub(s) do not play.

I am using line level inputs, I tapped into the speaker wires in the backseat area right before they enter the tube into the rear doors. Could this be the issue? Where I tapped in?

Any other suggestions? I have 1 4 ohm connection as a test.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Fredness]

Sounds like "Clipping", the audio in is to high to be amplified. Is there an adjustment for the speaker level inputs?

 

[cbr600rr]

Thanks for the reply,

Nope, no adjustments for the speaker level inputs.

I went to radio shack and walmart today looking for a line level converter, neither had it. Think this would solve the issue? Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[hrbib21]

Yes, it should solve the problem. I am having the exact same problem. I had my sub working for a few minutes and had some popping noises coming from the sub and then it quit altogether. I have to go buy a converter tomorrow and HOPEFULLY that will be the solution.

 

[cbr600rr]

The line level converter did solve the issue, I had to turn the adjustments up about half way.

 

[hrbib21]

Hey, thanks for getting back with your results. That seems to be my problem then.

Thanks again!

 

[Kevex]

Also check the gains on the amp, if set too high you will also get the clipping.