my profile | directory login | register | faq | forum home » Termpro Audio Forum » Our Archives » General Audio (1999-2001 Archives) » How do you check for a blown VC? UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!     Author Topic: How do you check for a blown VC? Rice+MetalHead New Member Member # 7717 posted                     I was wondering what would be the best way to check for a blown VC? besides the smell... I was told to use a multi-meter and check for the correct resistance... is that right? Posts: 34 | Registered: Nov 2001  |  IP: Logged |  Toyota Corolla DX 95 Senior Member Member # 5757 posted                        yup. resistance. -------------------- (1) PPI AMP PCX-2200 (800 Watts @4ohms Bridged) PCX-480 for my highs (2) DD 3512a's in a 4.4cube box with 50sq. inches of port tuned to 33Hz Street 1-2 [TEAM DD] 147.7dB My Sound Domain page Posts: 1655 | From: Tucson, AZ | Registered: Jul 2001  |  IP: Logged |  jarfunkz Senior Member Member # 1693 posted                     pretty much if it reads copper goes into mili ohms. its fugged -------------------- http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/409000-409999/409328_60_full.jpg Posts: 4757 | From: CA | Registered: Apr 2000  |  IP: Logged |  Back-2-Bassiks Senior Member Member # 4829 posted                        Or push on the sub and listen for the dreaded mouse squeak. -------------------- formaly known as Bassmecha The Dukk says: Know your bass: PORT your damn box!! Wanna see the Canadian side of Car Audio ? WWW.CANADIANCARAUDIO.COM Posts: 1646 | From: Canada | Registered: May 2001  |  IP: Logged |  emu Senior Member Member # 1832 posted                     yeah, if it has 4 ohm vc's, th resistance should be around 3.5. If it's 0, your vc has a short, DO NOT USE IT. If it's infinite, how have a blown vc, or new paperweight. Posts: 768 | From: Ottawa, On, Canada | Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged |  Rice+MetalHead New Member Member # 7717 posted                     whats the difference between a blown VC and a shorted one? How are each caused? Posts: 34 | Registered: Nov 2001  |  IP: Logged |  Printer-friendly view of this topic Hop To: Select a Forum:   Category: General Interest -------------------- General Audio Term-LAB News and Announcements It could only happen to me! Favorite CD's / Program Material Off-Topic TEST AREA Moderator Channel   Category: Installer's Corner -------------------- System Design Advanced Topics Installation Tips, Tricks, & Techniques Fabrication Employment Opportunities Troubleshooting Sound Quality SPL   Category: Component Specific Topics -------------------- Source Units Signal Processors Amplifiers Mids & Tweets Subs and Enclosures Alternators, Batteries, Interconnects Auto Security   Category: Soundoff Competition -------------------- Industry Summit dB Drag Racing - Members Area dB Drag Racing dB Drag Racing Rules Related Questions dB Drag Racing - Europe and the World! Bass Race Psychlone IASCA NSPL dBDRA Certified Judges Corner   Category: Our Archives -------------------- General Audio (1999-2001 Archives) General Audio (2002-2005 Archives) dB Drag Racing (1999-2001 Archives) dB Drag Racing (2002-2004 Archives) dB Drag Racing (2005-2006 Archives) Special Guest - Alma Gates Special Guest - Chris Norris (c) 1996-2007 WHE Inc, Carson City Nevada, USA Powered by Infopop Corporation UBB.classic™ 6.7.2