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Firebreed · 11-21-2010, 12:31 AM

Hey guys,

I got a Kicker Zx400.1, and i am using the signal sence fuction of the amp to use it to turn on... thing is when the car is turned off the amp keeps turning on and off (if i change it over to the +12v and the dc offset it for about 30 secs it and change it back it will stop) i dont have the factory BA system, i never had a amp that has had this features (always have used a remote turn on) im tired of having to get into the truck and flip that switch every time i drive the car. (it turns on fine after i do this, but after i turn off the car it starts again)

Is there something im missing? im afraid that if i keep the amp on that setting it will drain the battery.

Thanks,

Firebreed

y2k king · 11-21-2010, 08:29 AM

i've got a zx-400 hooked to the ba system and use the 12v to turn it on. haven't had any problems yet. if you're not hooked up through a ******** harness, i guess this doesn't help much.

one of the audio geeks will be along to help ya out soon.

Firebreed · 11-21-2010, 11:39 AM

Bought everything from ******** but dont have the BA system, so i had to use the Pac Audio SNI-35 Line Output Converter, wheres the best place to run the remote wire then?

mrray13 · 11-21-2010, 12:54 PM

The thing about signal sensing turn ons is that air pressure can turn them off/on. Meaning, as doors, trunk lid, is opened/closed, speakers move, thus sending a signal to the amp. It should turn right off as it senses no more signal, but it can lead to the issue you are referring too. I have no experience with the turn on feature in the Kicker amp you are using, so take this post with a grain of salt, lol.

There is a green wire in your center console that is switched, and I've read posts here that people have used it for turn on.

Topdown · 11-21-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrray13

The thing about signal sensing turn ons is that air pressure can turn them off/on. Meaning, as doors, trunk lid, is opened/closed, speakers move, thus sending a signal to the amp. It should turn right off as it senses no more signal, but it can lead to the issue you are referring too. I have no experience with the turn on feature in the Kicker amp you are using, so take this post with a grain of salt, lol.

There is a green wire in your center console that is switched, and I've read posts here that people have used it for turn on.

x2 - I dont have experience with the kicker signal sensing, but i have used other signal sensing items and have run into this. unless its popping through the system or causing problems, I wouldnt sweat it. if it IS... then use mrray's suggestion of the green wire, he's dead-on.

y2k king · 11-21-2010, 04:24 PM

see, i told ya the brains would be here quickly.

Firebreed · 11-22-2010, 03:51 PM

thanks guys, i just ended up wireing a remote wire up into the fuse box and tied it into the +12 accorry circuit.

11-21-2010, 12:31 AM	#1
Firebreed Got Boost? Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 SLP TVS 2300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 404	Kicker ZX400.1 question Hey guys, I got a Kicker Zx400.1, and i am using the signal sence fuction of the amp to use it to turn on... thing is when the car is turned off the amp keeps turning on and off (if i change it over to the +12v and the dc offset it for about 30 secs it and change it back it will stop) i dont have the factory BA system, i never had a amp that has had this features (always have used a remote turn on) im tired of having to get into the truck and flip that switch every time i drive the car. (it turns on fine after i do this, but after i turn off the car it starts again) Is there something im missing? im afraid that if i keep the amp on that setting it will drain the battery. Thanks, Firebreed __________________ 2011 1SS/RS M6 MOD List: SLP 2300 Supercharged, Flowmaster AT Cat back, aux 4 guage cluster, 12" kicker sub and Kicker Zx400.1 amp, PFADT Lowering springs CAI Inc. CAI, Hurst Short throw shifter, JBA 1 7/8 Long tube headers. Future Mods: 416ci stroker.

11-21-2010, 08:29 AM	#2
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	i've got a zx-400 hooked to the ba system and use the 12v to turn it on. haven't had any problems yet. if you're not hooked up through a ****** harness, i guess this doesn't help much. one of the audio geeks will be along to help ya out soon. __________________ 10/28/2010** got it

11-21-2010, 11:39 AM	#3
Firebreed Got Boost? Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 SLP TVS 2300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 404	Bought everything from ******** but dont have the BA system, so i had to use the Pac Audio SNI-35 Line Output Converter, wheres the best place to run the remote wire then? __________________ 2011 1SS/RS M6 MOD List: SLP 2300 Supercharged, Flowmaster AT Cat back, aux 4 guage cluster, 12" kicker sub and Kicker Zx400.1 amp, PFADT Lowering springs CAI Inc. CAI, Hurst Short throw shifter, JBA 1 7/8 Long tube headers. Future Mods: 416ci stroker.

11-21-2010, 04:24 PM	#6
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	see, i told ya the brains would be here quickly. __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

11-22-2010, 03:51 PM	#7
Firebreed Got Boost? Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 SLP TVS 2300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 404	thanks guys, i just ended up wireing a remote wire up into the fuse box and tied it into the +12 accorry circuit. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS M6 MOD List: SLP 2300 Supercharged, Flowmaster AT Cat back, aux 4 guage cluster, 12" kicker sub and Kicker Zx400.1 amp, PFADT Lowering springs CAI Inc. CAI, Hurst Short throw shifter, JBA 1 7/8 Long tube headers. Future Mods: 416ci stroker.

11-21-2010, 12:54 PM	#4
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	The thing about signal sensing turn ons is that air pressure can turn them off/on. Meaning, as doors, trunk lid, is opened/closed, speakers move, thus sending a signal to the amp. It should turn right off as it senses no more signal, but it can lead to the issue you are referring too. I have no experience with the turn on feature in the Kicker amp you are using, so take this post with a grain of salt, lol. There is a green wire in your center console that is switched, and I've read posts here that people have used it for turn on.

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