Kicker Subwoofer Install Issues

[jerm1777]

I installed the OEM Kicker sub in my truck today which I am not a novice on since I have done them in my last 2 trucks also. Anyway, I got everything installed and the subwoofer seems to just quit once I pass like 1/8 volume. So the sub only works at a super low volume. I checked all the usual things to make sure I wasn't missing anything and everything seemed solid. I called up their support people and the first thing the person told me was that 9 out of 10 times any issues are solved by removing the taps from the yellow and yellow/black wires and soldering the green and brown wires directly so that is what I did (Bose system BTW). Well it made no difference. The sub comes on when I start the truck and volume up and it cuts out almost like the amp is going into protect mode or something. The amp green light stays on after it cuts out too. Just wondering if anyone had anything similar happen and what the fix may have been.

 

[jerm1777]

I know that nobody replied to this, but I wanted to provide an update in case anyone else hit this issue. I sent the sub back to kicker for repair and it turns out that the woofer was blown. The system never worked for me at all so it must have been blown during testing after the manufacturing process.

 

[Fireman489]

I’m interested in installing one so thank you for the info!

 

[Jmzvet]

Good info. Thanks for the follow up.