Worth fixing a jl 300/2 amp?
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I got a quote of $120 (including shipping back) for a flat fix from JL to fix the amp. From what I heard, the whole board is being replaced.
Is it worth fixing? Shipping to Florida from LA probably cost $15. It is a v1. One channel is not working with low ohm lid up.
So total cost for me is $135
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Is it worth fixing? Shipping to Florida from LA probably cost $15. It is a v1. One channel is not working with low ohm lid up.
So total cost for me is $135
tntrac
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90 days.
I bought the amp off some dude which that guy lied about it working. I am already down $120. Trying to track that guy down (lives 15 miles from me). I tried knocking his door and he is hiding but thats another story, leaves a bad taste![Frown](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Cheapest is 279 with tax since i am in LA.
I bought the amp off some dude which that guy lied about it working. I am already down $120. Trying to track that guy down (lives 15 miles from me). I tried knocking his door and he is hiding but thats another story, leaves a bad taste
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Cheapest is 279 with tax since i am in LA.
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90 days doesn't inspire much confidence, nor does the behavior of the guy you bought the amp from. Are you sure it's the amp? Try switching your speaker wires left<>right at the amp connection, and see if the problem is always on the same amp channel. There's always the possibility it could be a speaker or wiring short.
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90 days doesn't inspire much confidence, nor does the behavior of the guy you bought the amp from. Are you sure it's the amp? Try switching your speaker wires left<>right at the amp connection, and see if the problem is always on the same amp channel. There's always the possibility it could be a speaker or wiring short.
I did swap the channels like you suggested when i was troubleshooting. The guy who sold me the amp told me it is a mono amp
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In my younger days, this dude would been toast since i know where he lives. My maturity won't allow me to do dumb things now.
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Too bad, and you're right about not needing to do something you'll regret over $120. I guess I'd probably buy a new one, or something similar. I've got two JL amps (250.1 and 320.4) in my '08 Z, along with one of their 10" subs, and I haven't had any issues. It's all only a few months old, though.
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Too bad, and you're right about not needing to do something you'll regret over $120. I guess I'd probably buy a new one, or something similar. I've got two JL amps (250.1 and 320.4) in my '08 Z, along with one of their 10" subs, and I haven't had any issues. It's all only a few months old, though.
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