I have a orion xtr 400 watt amp running my 12, and I think it is overheating cause it is hot out anyway, and after 30 mins of hard use it cuts out. What can I do?

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That is very strange that it cuts out. I have the same amp running my 12's. Are you using it at less than four ohms mono? Even if you are I would imagine it could handle that. What kind of 12 is it? I don't think it would be able to push a HCCA or a stroker or anything of that nature.

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97 2.2 Cl
H&R sport springs
Clear signals
Pioneer P8000 cd player 4 12" Kicker Comps
Old school punch 100
Orion XTR400
Focal Polyglass 165V

 

It is a solo-baric. I have had the same amp on that sub for like 3 years, and the problem comes and goes. I think it may just be the heat.



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I think it's the heat too. Every amp that I've owned that's over a couple of years old begins to choke in this Texas heat. I'd try installing a fan on it.

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'01 CL-S Black/Parchment
Spoiler and NAV.
Infinity Kappa 6.5" comps.
Kappa 2-way 6x9s
10" Kicker Solobaric sub.
Kicker IX405D 5-channel amp.

 

I'm glad it isn't that hot here, good luck!

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97 2.2 Cl
H&R sport springs
Clear signals
Pioneer P8000 cd player 4 12" Kicker Comps
Old school punch 100
Orion XTR400
Focal Polyglass 165V

 

Do you know what those run?



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I think you can get a fan from radio shack (like for computers) and those are pretty cheap. Of course, you'll need a relay to make it turn on and off. The expense is more in making a custom mount for it.

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'01 CL-S Black/Parchment
Spoiler and NAV.
Infinity Kappa 6.5" comps.
Kappa 2-way 6x9s
10" Kicker Solobaric sub.
Kicker IX405D 5-channel amp.

 

How would you hook up a cooling fan from radio shack? I was wonder about that. Where do you get the power and make it come on when the amp turns on???

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2001 CL-S White/Tan
non navi
* Spoiler
* Weel Locks
* Polarg m-6
* Red AEM CAI
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Connect it to the same block that the amp is getting its power. Look at computer stores. Those fans should work.

Spiro



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Black/Black 2001 CL-S
Random Technology Cat
RED AEM CAI
APEXi V-AFC
Polarg M6 Roadlamps

 

Apparently there's a relay that you connect to the fan and amplifier. This connects the fan to the remote turn-on at the amp and the 12V+ power. The fan only comes on when you turn on the radio. I got this info from my co-worker who competes in those IASCA competitions.

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'01 CL-S Black/Parchment
Spoiler and NAV.
Infinity Kappa 6.5" comps.
Kappa 2-way 6x9s
10" Kicker Solobaric sub.
Kicker IX405D 5-channel amp.

 

That's correct. You can get a relay (fog light relay) from Autozone or any auto part store. You can get a fan from radio shack or rip it out of your blown power supply from the PC or a case fan. I install a fan on my old system and it worked great. However, there is one thing you need to worry about. Noise. Noise could be created by the fan motor.


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'01 Silver CL-S
Painted Mud Guard
Silver Aluminum Pedals
Customed self-installed sound system with 5-channel Kenwood Amp and 10in. Pioneer sub. in Customized box.
(modified) CAI.
Meshed grill.
My Pride
DOM 01/2001 #31432

 

Noise? No, not noise!!

After my recent install, if I have to deal with anything that causes noise again I'm going to take a hammer and smash it.

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'01 CL-S Black/Parchment
Spoiler and NAV.
Infinity Kappa 6.5" comps.
Kappa 2-way 6x9s
10" Kicker Solobaric sub.
Kicker IX405D 5-channel amp.

 

with my previous experience with fans, I would have to say that the computer type fan s WILL givce you some noise. Especially if you hook it up to the same power source of your amp!!


Another thing to check is the power wire gauge, sometimes a thicker wire (hence more curent flow) will keep the amp happier during hard playback. Another thing to consider is a stiffening cap, they work and are worth the money, onlyh 1 farad caps are worth it. I used to run 2 225-HCCA's at one ohm mono....the wire upgrade did marvels (gave me 2db's). hope this helps


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'01 silver/black
NAVI
eibach springs
35% tint all around
some lighting upgrades!
Powerstop x-drilled rotors/ red calipers
AEM silver CAI

more to come slowly, waiting for $$$ for 1.8KW stereo

 

At this point I think I will just buy a new amp and not worry about it. Too much trouble for an old amp. Thanks for all the help!!!

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