amp install trouble
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amp install trouble
2014 SGS, installing a RF Punch amp. power light is on even when the remote wire is not connected. power light is also on when the bike is off. I am 99% certain everything is wired correctly largely cause it was a plug n play....I purchased the corresponding RF wire harness and even watched the video on how to install so overall its pretty fool proof. also with a multimeter it is showing power to the remote wire even when disconnected. there does not appear to be any wires crossed over/the battery wire touching the remote wire at the plug.
I know this could be a sign of the amp being bad but it is brand new and I would think somewhat unlikely. could this be something to do with the battery? I have had some issues with the battery and plan on getting it tested today, but was curious if that's even a possibility...
I also plan to call RF but they aren't open yet so thought i'd jump on here...
I know this could be a sign of the amp being bad but it is brand new and I would think somewhat unlikely. could this be something to do with the battery? I have had some issues with the battery and plan on getting it tested today, but was curious if that's even a possibility...
I also plan to call RF but they aren't open yet so thought i'd jump on here...
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well maybe I should have spoke to RF first....they just told me this amp does not need the remote wire connected for certain stereos, including newer factory HDs. it has a sensor and turns itself on and off based on input from the stereo head. they said the power light will turn off after a few minutes once the bike is turned off. there is a delay and this is why the amp appeared to be on all the time, but will in fact turn off after a couple of minutes. they said I do not need the remote wire based on the year and model of bike its on.
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while on here I will ask another question....its about the battery issue. I think I need a new battery regardless. bike was bought used and i cannot verify the age or reliability of the battery but it had to be jumped recently and i did do so from my truck....with the truck running. just did it out of habit liked jumping a car and didn't think to leave it off. anyway afterwards the bike has run fine since. i keep it on a trickle charger now and the voltage stays good while riding. curious if i had done some sort of damage when jumping from a running vehicle how quickly would it be apparent and what sorts of issues would it potentially have caused?