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Expert: Ernesto R - 10/15/2009


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I have a 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R with the factory Rockford-Fosgate audio system (factory sub/amp, speakers, etc).  Recently the entire left side of system, plus the sub, all went dead.  Sound still comes out of the passenger side speakers.  The Fader/Balance controls are all normal.  What could be going on?  I have pretty limited understanding of how car audio works, so keep that in mind when you answer.:)  Thank you for your time!

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if there is a short on one of the speakers, it turns off the amplifier on that side
so check the speaker is this vehicle been in a car accident ?

if not the amplifier go bad if water gets into the unit  
or it can be the radio that one side of the preamp output is bad

all the speakers don't go bad at the same time so that is not the case


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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'm a car electronics installer with 22 of experience. I'm very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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