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TROUBLESHOOTING
ACCESSORIES
NOTE: If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below.
If the POWER light is off go to Procedure 1. If POWER light is on and the Protect light is on, go to
Procedure 2. If POWER light is on and the Protect light is off, go to Procedure 3
Procedure 1: Check Amplifier for proper connections.
1. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary.
2. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal of the vehicle’s chassis.
Repair/replace if necessary.
3. Verify there is 10.5 - 15.5 Volts present at the positive battery and remote turn-on cable. Verify
quality connections for both cables at amplifier, source unit, and battery/fuseholder.
Repair/replace if necessary.
Procedure 2: Check Amplifier Protection circuit.
1. Turn off the amplifier and disconnect the speaker outputs from the amplifier.
2. Turn the amplifier back on. If the Protect Light comes on, contact Rockford Technical Support,
otherwise go to Procedure 3.
Procedure 3: Check Amplifier for audio output.
1. Verify good RCA input connections at source unit and amplifier. Check entire length of cables
for kinks, splices, etc. Test RCA inputs for AC current with source unit on. Repair/replace if
necessary.
2. Disconnect RCA input from amplifier. Connect RCA input from test source unit directly to
amplifier input.
Procedure 4: Check Amplifier if you experience excess Engine Noise.
1. Route all signal carrying wires (RCA, Speaker cables) away from power and ground wires.
OR
2. Bypass any and all electrical components between the source unit and the amplifier(s). Connect
source unit directly to input of amplifier. If noise goes away the unit being bypassed is the cause
of the noise.
OR
3. Remove existing ground wires for all electrical components. Reground wires to different
locations. Verify that grounding location is clean, shiny metal free of paint, rust etc.
OR
4. Add secondary ground cable from negative battery terminal to the chassis metal or engine block
of vehicle.
OR
5. Have alternator and battery load tested by your mechanic. Verify good working order of vehicle
electrical system including distributor, spark plugs, spark plug wires, voltage regulator etc.
Connecting PUNCH Capacitors
Maintain the power you need to your Type RF Amplifier.
Color Options
Personalize your Type RF amplifier by changing the top and corner plastics to different colors.
Available through our web site or local retailer.
See our website for other accessories to help you get the most out of your system.
www.rockfordfosgate.com – password TYPERFUSA to access the Type RF page.