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Just got my kicker PXA500.1 amp installed and wired for the punch P2 10" sub. Ready for my SSV overhead system and glovebox sub enclosure so I can install my led speaker rings and sub. Can you find the amp?

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Kicker PXA500.1 amp help

EDIT. I just noticed the number of the switch is different from the actual amp and what the owners manual says. owners manual has them from 5 to 1 and on the amp there are from 1 to 5. the low pass filter switches and the input level switches are the ones im having a hard time figuring out where to set them?

I’m in the process of installing this kicker amp to run my Punch P2 10" sub. There are 5 dip switches on the bottom of the amp. Im not a real savey stereo guy so im having a hard time figuring out what is the best way to set these switches to run my sub. Whats the difference in Hz from 60Hz to 120Hz? I have attached a link to owners manual and switchs are on page 4. I will also attach a pic of the switches.

Switch

5) im setting to 12V
4) set to low for sub??
3) can go either way depending on how much bass you want??
2) this where im confused
1) what should i set at??

http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchf…206PXA2001.PDF

Kicker PXA500.1 amp help

EDIT. I just noticed the number of the switch is different from the actual amp and what the owners manual says. owners manual has them from 5 to 1 and on the amp there are from 1 to 5. the low pass filter switches and the input level switches are the ones im having a hard time figuring out where to set them?

I’m in the process of installing this kicker amp to run my Punch P2 10" sub. There are 5 dip switches on the bottom of the amp. Im not a real savey stereo guy so im having a hard time figuring out what is the best way to set these switches to run my sub. Whats the difference in Hz from 60Hz to 120Hz? I have attached a link to owners manual and switchs are on page 4. I will also attach a pic of the switches.

Switch

5) im setting to 12V
4) set to low for sub??
3) can go either way depending on how much bass you want??
2) this where im confused
1) what should i set at??

http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchf…206PXA2001.PDF

Got my Contura XIV (14 ) rockers installed.

Got my contrua XIV rockers, white on bottom, blue on top. The white visually appears very white, not that bluish white some LEDs product, but my camera picks up blue for some reason…

Rockers with ACC on:
Contura 14 XVI acc by glamisduner, on Flickr

Rockers ACC off, but whip lights can still be turned on (so if we need a break out in the dunes I can still leave the whips on for safety). LED bar is activated as well, but is not turned on as it is setup to only turn on with ACC.
Contura 14 XVI alwase powered by glamisduner, on Flickr

ACC on, both switches activated.
Contura 14 XVI acc plus activated by glamisduner, on Flickr

I like the new Contura XIV design, it’s not the same as stock, but closer and looks better IMO.

Manual fan override & fan disable switch

I’ve been wanting to do this for a while, but didn’t know if it was possible since I hadn’t seen anyone here do it.

What I want is a single switch that will allow me to (1) have a manual "constant on" fan override AND (2) have a fan disable (for deep water). I finally decided to do a little research and found a wiring diagram that I think does what I want AND has a couple of built in features that I didn’t think about. I’ve also been chatting with a member here to make sure this will work. If he doesn’t mind the credit, I’ll edit the post and include his name, lol. If you guys see something wrong, speak up. I haven’t tried to wire it up yet.

Anyway, this first diagram is the basic diagram from the other site. Basically, using a SPDT switch, you tap into the fan 12v wire between the stock fan relay and the fan. Current supplied to the wire, via the switch (position 1), runs to the fan…bypassing the stock relay which is controlled by the temp sensor and ECU. Thus the "constant on override".

The "extra" gizmo is the "shutoff relay". If I understand correctly, this relay is by default in the closed position…which allows the current to run through it (whether coming from the stock setup OR the override setup) and operate the fan. If you put the switch in position 2, it energizes the coil in the "shutoff relay", which opens the circuit, and kills power to the fan. Thus, the disable function. It also energizes an indicator light to let you know that your fan is totally disabled, and if for some reason, the relay fails, it’ll default closed to keep the stock system intact.

The next diagram I came up with today as I looked at the layout. I was concerned about the full load of the fan being pulled through the switch when using the override function. So I added another relay between the switch and stock fan wire. This relay would basically be triggered by the switch and pull the current from a 12v source such as the battery, fuse block, etc. Everything else would work as above.

With the switch in the "off" position, everything should work as normal, through the ECU, as if none of this was attached.

What I’m not sure about is if I should wire any diodes into the system to prevent back feed into either the stock relay, or override relay.

Like I said, I’m looking for opinions on this setup before I try to wire it up. I know a lot of you guys are considerably more skilled in electronics than I am.

Crazy Deal Alert!

Buy any Wet Sounds Stealth 10 bar with either the SSV behind the seat sub box or glove box sub box and get a FREE Kicker Comp RT sub ($169 value)

Package with behind the seat box $988 (2 packages currently left)
Package with glove box sub box $1008 (1 package left)

PM us for more details and to order. They won’t last long!!!! When they are gone they are gone. Listed on multiple boards/pages.

-Chuck

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