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Old 05-15-2011, 04:34 PM
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Question Harmon kardon amplifier dead? Worth attempting repair?

Suddenly there was no sound, and the CD changer would not turn on (as it's powered by the amp). The headunit powers on just fine.

Does the amp have an external fuse? Could it be easily repairable? Should I just order a new used amp for $100? I also had some issues with the volume dropping down, especially in cold weather?

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Old 05-15-2011, 08:49 PM
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The HK amps were wired on the same fuse as the power antenna. If your power antenna rises, its not a fuse.
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 05:57 AM
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jagosaurus, I have an amp if your unable to get yours to work. Just let me know. Micksjag.
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 03:30 AM
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Thanks, checked fuse 9 in the trunk, no problem with it. I have a new amp on the way, so ill test that one first!
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 09:31 PM
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Replaced the amp, made sure the antenna moves and the radio receives a signal (ST lights up), but still no sound. Cd changer not connected, but if I try to connect it I can't switch to it. What gives??
 
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Double check both radio fuses: #9 and #12 on the passenger side fuse box. One is battery power and the other is ignition power to the headunit.
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 01:16 PM
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Both fuse 9 and 12 passenger side are fine. And the headunit powers up. Strange!
 
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