rockford fosgate t15002 amp troubles

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okay went and checked, the only smd's i see near the source resistors are the 20r0's, 2 are testing bad, all others are testing around 4 ohms, but i think this may be due to the source resistors that are still in the circuit.

the bad smds are @ the 2 open source resistors i pulled.

by the way, what would the open smds cause when not replaced?
 
well when i uninstalled the rectifiers, i cut the legs and bent them pretty badly, i can try and solder them back on.

as far as the 37.4, i thought they were testing okay(but if they weren't please let me know), and i will be replacing the 20ohm ones.

i will probably pull ALL source resistors and take readings out of circuit, and replace as necassary. then test the 20's with the source resistors out.

i am uneasy about replacing the smds as they are super small, and i am using a regular sized tip soldering iron thats a not so good soldering iron to begin with. i have read your site on the tips of desoldering the smds.
 
The resistors used as the 20 ohm resistors are being used here RARELY open unless the source resistor it's connected to opens.

The 37.4 ohm resistors should read 37.4 ohms ±1%.

You don't need a small tip to solder the 0805s in place. Remove the defective ones. Clean the pads with desoldering braid. Add new solder to one pad. Heat the solder and slide the resistor into the molten solder. Remove the heat but hold the resistor in place until the solder freezes.
 
alright tested ALL 37 ohm resistors, i got about 38 on all resistors give or take meter being inaccurate.

the 20r0's are testing about 3 ohms on all besides the one next to one of the .1 ohm resistors i pulled and another tests 40. i think the 3 ohm reding may change when i remove the .1 ohm resitors.

i am ordering all new smd 20r0's and 37r4's just in case, and ordering all new .1 ohm resistors.

heres my list.

36p15-4
28n15-4
1620ctg-4
u1620ctrg-4
.1 ohm resitor-15
20r0 0805-30
37r4 0805-30
 
All of the output transistors in parallel to the ones that failed have to be replaced. The amp has 6 of each in that channel. All of the outputs in that channel have to be replaced if you want the amp to be as reliable as possible.

If you order the parts by phone, ask for matching date codes on the parts. I don't know if you can request matching codes when ordering through the site.
 
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