Troubleshooting the Kicker Tailgate System
Check fuse at trailer connector T‐Harness.
Make sure inner and outer tailgates are in the fully
down position.
Check vehicle battery voltage.
Tailgate Speaker System will not power on.
Check trailer accessory fuse in fuse box.
Check harness connection at amplifier.
Check Bluetooth controller connection at amplifier.
Check four‐pin connector at black module attached
to amplifier bracket.
Check that proper mode is selected, e.g. Bluetooth,
Tailgate Speaker System powers on, but no sound.
Aux, USB. Refer to Bluetooth Controller User
Manual.
Make sure foam tape is applied to rear of speaker
baffle.
Tailgate Speaker System has rattle or buzz.
Make sure all wires are wire‐tied securely and not
touching the speaker baffle or tailgate.
There is no issue. Tailgate Speaker System is
Tailgate Speaker System shuts off when tailgate is
designed to only operate when both inner and outer
raised.
tailgates are folded fully down.
In certain areas the system may be affected by
interference from other RF devices. This problem
Poor Bluetooth Range or trouble connecting.
should correct itself once out of range of
interference.
If you continue to experience problems after troubleshooting, please contact KICKER Technical Support at
405-533-7499
oesupport@kicker.com
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • (405) 624–8510
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