I have a Crown CE1000 power amplifier. I turned it on the other day and I seen a bright flash inside of it. Now the fault lights are blinking and it won't work. Is there something that I can look for or is it pretty much a service tech. type job?

Here's a link to the service manual from Crown:

http://www.crownaudio.com/media/pdf/legacy/130352-1_10-02_ce1-2_serv_revd.pdf

It's very likely that the main power amp section has a faulty part on it that is presumably causing an overload. You should check the devices on the main heat sink of the amp section.

if ur output power amp is defective u will have that problem - meaning the moment u connect load across it it will go into circuit protection to limit/stop excessive output current. make sure the speaker terminals are connected to +/- output terminals. in bridge mode use only channel 1 and that too with 4 ohms speaker only otherwise amp will clip. considering all connections are okay if it still clips when speaker is connected, u have a faulty power amp section. this the way ur amp is designed

This is a very sophisticated amp and it will turn the fan on at various speeds when it feels the need for it. Of course, if it's running REALLY hot, going into thermal protection and/or posting a fault you might take a look at it to see if it CAN turn (no obstructions).

It runs in response to certain thermal conditions.

output stages faulty

If you're happy to have a look inside the amplifier you can disconnect it from the mains (important bit), then take the lid off and have a look. It doesn't hurt to look for components that are obviously at fault, (burnt, bits missing, no longer connected to the board etc). Be advised there will be some charge in the capacitors still so don't go poking around too much.
If you find something clearly not right, if you have the tools and skills then you could replace the component, or send it for repair. Be advised though that sometimes a fault elsewhere may cause a component to fail.

If the amp is going into protect without audio passing it could very well be an internal short. In this case audio typically won't pass at line level. Have you tried turning the input gain stage knobs all the way down as well as the source material and slowly creep the volumes up? If it takes some audio before it faults you may want to double check the load you are placing on the amp's outputs. I'm assuming at this point it doesn't matter what speakers you are hooking it up too, it still crashed on you. Remember that Audio can be measured in voltage as well so you can measure the outputs of the amp with a volt-ohm meter.

This in an indication that there is a problem detected in the final output stage of the amp. This amp will require service. Crown amps are not teh most straightforward designs and should not be repaired by an inexperienced tech. There are high voltages present inside these amps that can be dangerous. The typical cause of this symptom are bad output transistors. Expect a parts cost in the $40 range plus the local labor rate.

Dan

Cuold be the final power amp ic. Might be imput transistors to that channel. Its possible to have a cold solder joint on pcb.
Look close at board with good light and a mag. glass to see if any foggy looking joints and heat up with soldering iron then dab with fresh solder.
Good Luck
BigRED