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About a month ago my husband had speakers installed in the font of his car. It is a 2001 Chrysler 300M and they replaced only the 2 front, midlines, and the tweeters. About 2 weeks ago he used the keyless remote to lock the doors and the horn made a funny sound as it locked and the fuse blew. When he tried to turn on the radio there was no sound and the fuse for the horn blows before you can even put it in all the way. So I think it may be the amplifier which happens to be connected to the horn. I'm looking for a simple test before I have to spend an arm and a leg to either replace it or find the short. I know very little about the stereo system I can do basic electrical but the amp eludes me. Any help would be much appreciated. Oh and the fuse directly on the amp, which is stock infinity, is fine much of the reason I didn't suspect it at first. Thanks,
Beth

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some chrysler infinity sound system comes with 3 amplifiers  it is posible that there is two more amplifiers 1 on each door

replacing the speakers in that car was a very bad idea  you can only replace the door speakers with the same infinity original sound system  because they are 1.5 ohms NOT 4  
the best thing to do now is to open the doors and check the cables if everything ok umplug the plugs behind the speakers/amplifier  and try the fuse again
good luck  

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration 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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