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Old 12-16-2006, 10:25 AM
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Problem with my ARC amp

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I recently noticed that a lot more sound seemed to be coming from the driver's side speakers. I didn't think too much of it for a while, but then I decided to take a look. Turns out my passenger midbass wasn't working. I could hear a hiss in the speaker but that's it. I took the speaker out and checked it on my home system and it works fine. I also tried hooking up another speaker to the rear/right output and it did not work. I was hoping it would be the HU rather than the amp because my HU is still under warranty. I switched the left and right rear outputs and found that the right HU output works fine because I got sound from my left speaker when I hooked it up, but I still got no sound from my right speaker. I obviously checked all the outputs on the amp and they are secure and look fine. The wiring didn't get touched anywhere, so I know that's not the problem. (though if I weren't so lazy I might try switchting outputs just to be safe).

So now my question is how much will ARC charge for repair? And I guess I should open it up and check for any obvious problems, but I don't know what could've happened to the thing. Also, I hate being without a system when I'm driving...
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Old 12-16-2006, 09:33 PM
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What would make you think its not still covered under warranty?
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Old 12-16-2006, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
What would make you think its not still covered under warranty?
I got it in March of 2005...book and website say 1 year warranty...???

EDIT: Also, I took it out of the car today and took the back off. I didn't see anything obvious, but I'm no electrical engineer. I put it back together and it seems to be working for now. Not sure why it's working again, but I'll see how long it lasts.

What is the actual warranty?
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Old 12-17-2006, 12:33 AM
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so no more hiss now?
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Well, the hiss wasn't really the problem this time, I've always had that. But now the right midbass is working again. I guess maybe when I took apart the amp and touched some stuff inside I might have moved a bad solder joint. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that...when I was driving yesterday the speaker was coming on for short periods of time when I hit bumps or went around a sharp corner, so I know there's a loose connection in the amp somewhere. I guess for right now though it's okay.
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Old 12-17-2006, 08:04 PM
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if ya want it sent in, lemme know..

3 years bud.
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There you go, problem solved.
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
if ya want it sent in, lemme know..

3 years bud.
Thanks Don...glad to know you've got our backs. If the problem comes up again, I will definitely let you know and we can send it out.
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absolutely, not a problem.
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