Hi folks,
The wiring was done by a Best Buy several years back so there's that.
My amp (Alpine PDR-F50) appears to be off when ignition is off but the amp stays warm.
Doesn't the remote switch kill all power if the ignition is off?
Kellie
Hi folks,
The wiring was done by a Best Buy several years back so there's that.
My amp (Alpine PDR-F50) appears to be off when ignition is off but the amp stays warm.
Doesn't the remote switch kill all power if the ignition is off?
Kellie
Got a 12 volt test light or digital multi-meter ?
Check the connections !
With a 12 volt test light , touch remote connections with one lead and connect other lead to ground.
With DMM , set to dc volts and look for 12 volts when touching remote wire and a ground source.
If amp is warm to touch in the morning ( when shut off night before ) and battery is dead [ probably didn't shut off with remote ]
Last edited by Hic; 11-17-2017 at 08:04 PM.
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Kellie,
Was your amp a recall ?
Http//forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Best-Buy-Repair-Support/alpine-PDR-F50-amp-recall-what-to-do-next/td-p/931158
Appears to be 4 - channels ( 85 watts ) or bridged ( 2 - channels ) @ 250 watts. Also , 4 ohm stable when bridged.
How are you using it ? 2 sets of speakers or a set of speakers and then a subwoofer ?
Last edited by Hic; 11-17-2017 at 08:45 PM.
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It appears that contacting Alpine first and then Best Buy is the way to go .
Certain model years of your amp have been recalled .
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An experienced installer at Best Buy is anyone who applies and is there for more than a month . Their skillz are zero/zip/nada.
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An update. I was just out tinkering with the speakers and such when the idiot bells, you know the door dingers kicked on for a split second
which triggers the power. No key in the ignition.
Is it possible I'm having an ignition switch starting to go?
Best Buy was convenient at the time. I really just needed them to do the dash harness. In hindsight kinda the most important part though.
I'm running it as a 4 channel with Polk separates. I have a separate bass with its own amp.
I'll check for a recall and check the remote voltage.
I really appreciate you guys.
Kellie
The wiring should be redone at a "qualified" shop, just to play it safe.
Cheaper in the long run !
Is this a remote starting system for your vehicle ? The triggers ( positive - when vehicle is turned on / negative - when vehicle is turned off ) can be difficult to grasp by the best of installers .
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Hope bestbuy and Alpine help you if serial number is on recall list.
I overheard a guy talking about his vehicle "shutting off " , when he was driving down the road !
He went back four times and had an appointment for a fifth time , the fools at BestBuy didn't seem to have a clue !
Last edited by Hic; 11-21-2017 at 10:33 AM.
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What vehicle and LOC do you have? Some cars may still have voltage on a speaker wire, causing the LOC to constantly wake up the amp, or never let it turn off.