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| Color is 'off' on 32 Inch Philips TV PPC932C | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I just bought this tv from a college, and it is evidently used for a monitor for tracking something ...
A: i'm sorry to say that from what you described, it sounds like the picture tube may be shot. if you ...
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| Roland VS-2000 | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I was reorganizing my music room, and accidentally plugged my 75watt laptop power supply into my ...
A: you probably fried some parts in the rolands internal power supply. once you plug the cord in, ...
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| yamaha rx-570 issue | 7/23/2009 |
Q: We own a yamaha rx-570 receiver. It's been great up until recently. The input knob seems to be ...
A: all you need to do is get a can of control cleaner with lubricant, such as de-ox-id, open case of ...
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| pioneer big screen tv | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I turned the tv on and walked out of the room for a minute and the tv just turned off now the power ...
A: sounds like your set has a condition of over current shutdown. this could be caused by a number of ...
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| turntable amplifier input jacks | 4/1/2009 |
Q: the turntable amplifier input jacks on my AWA stereo integrated amplifier STA-07 produce pure sound ...
A: it needs to have a mineral oil base so it will last. the one i've found to last the best is GC ...
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| turntable amplifier input jacks | 4/1/2009 |
Q: the turntable amplifier input jacks on my AWA stereo integrated amplifier STA-07 produce pure sound ...
A: it depends on how you select phono. if it's a mechanical switch,(push button or rotary type) you can ...
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| rca 35" console tv | 11/7/2008 |
Q: my tv is about 10 yrs old and it is snowy and has static on lower channels. have had a cable tv ...
A: underneath the tuner shield, on the bottom of chassis are several solder points that need to be ...
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| Onkyo tx-ds484 | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have an Onkyo tx-ds484 receiver, and while playing the speakers started "popping", and the sound ...
A: it sounds first off to me that there might be some poor solder connections in the amp section of ...
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| Aiwa compact disc stereo system at my residence | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have an Aiwa compact disc stereo system model #NSX-MA845. It has a cassette player built in and ...
A: sounds more likely that the mechanism drive belt has stretched enough as to not cycle through it's ...
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| Overheating Speaker Selector Problem | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have six home stereo speaker sets (throughout the house) running through a Sonance SS6 (Speaker ...
A: you need to verify that the wires to the 6th set didn't get a 'staple short' during installation by ...
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| Auto stereo system | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have an '03 Buick Lesabre and in the last two weeks, my reception is terrible, both AM and FM. ...
A: plugs generate noise if they're the wrong type. since you haven't had any work done, i suspect plug ...
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| Amp HUM | 3/22/2007 |
Q: the following text is from a conversations with the manufacture of this amp how do i identify ...
A: you have to disprove other things first, after you've eliminated everything else, then you can say ...
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| Amp HUM | 3/22/2007 |
Q: the following text is from a conversations with the manufacture of this amp how do i identify ...
A: whew!!! it sorta sounds like your home wiring could still be the culprit, how old is the wiring in ...
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| fault in tv sound system | 2/25/2007 |
Q: sir i have SONY tv at home.It has some problem in its sound system.It has no output sound.where is ...
A: you didn't say what model year or model you have, so it's a little difficult to troubleshoot. could ...
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| no sound | 2/23/2007 |
Q: have an old pioneer reciever model sx-950 , ( no sound ) started 2 weeks ago, first would stop ...
A: probably dirty contacts on switches and controls, and probably some solder joints that have finally ...
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| TS9 - Tube Screamer | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I have an old tube screamer that is currently not working. When plugged in, the led does not ...
A: if it's the stomp box you're talking about, try bypassing the switch with clip leads and see if it ...
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| DVR interference with RTA2760 home theater receiver | 2/12/2007 |
Q: I was playing back a basketball game I recorded on my DVR. I fast forwarded thru a commercial and ...
A: check to see if it comes thru the tv, hook it to tv by itself to see if it's the dvr or your ...
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| overload, home stereo | 2/9/2007 |
Q: my pioneer vsx d409 reciever overloads and shuts down when i turn it up a past 20db
A: i believe that model uses large pins on one side integrated circuits for outputs, and it sounds like ...
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| Power Amp | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have a Nady 300 power amp it's 4 yrs old when I running one day it maib a pop sound then a buzz ...
A: you're going to have to open it up, and look very closely at your electrolytic capacitors, ...
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| ac delco cd player | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I am trying to put my radio back into my 1996 impala and when i hook up the radio the display come ...
A: what happened is the anti theft circuits started. only thing you can do is go to local chevrolet ...
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| pioneer home stereo xr3000 | 1/25/2007 |
Q: wont power up and i cant find a fuse, it does have one, right? if so where is it located, or ...
A: i guess you wanted me to do all the research and fix it for you for free. some people just can't be ...
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| 15V 4A AC Adaptor instead of 12V 4.2A | 1/22/2007 |
Q: My previous power supply (12V 4.2A) that I used for creative 2.1 speakers has fried. Tried to find a ...
A: yes, there won't be a problem. inside your equipment is voltage regulators that drop it down to 9 ...
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| Stereo out | 1/16/2007 |
Q: My husband was pushing buttons on our 2002 LeSabre stereo and suddenly everything froze up. My ...
A: unless there's a 'reset' button on the front of the stereo,(small recessed hole that you can push a ...
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| Mitsubishi CS-31301 | 1/3/2007 |
Q: tv is running through rca. game console is running through s-video. and there arent ripple lines, ...
A: it sounds more like an electrolytic capacitor in the video processing stages of the tv now. if your ...
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| DVD failure, many | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I thank you for your fast response. i am assuming your response indicates I need to open these guys ...
A: well, the transit mechanisim is the part that moves the pickup across the disc. movies and cd's ...
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| Mitsubishi CS-31301 | 1/1/2007 |
Q: i have a mitsubishi cs-31301 tv and im having a problem with the picture rippling. apparently after ...
A: are the ripple lines going from top to bottom, right to left or diagonal? it makes a difference in ...
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| Turntable wiring | 12/31/2006 |
Q: The servo(MMI-6TRW0)is marked with 9.12vdc. Does this mean that any ac-dc adapter that is between ...
A: a 9vdc wall wart will work, third wire isn't used, you just have to guess which is positive, unless ...
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| Turntable wiring | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I purchased a Sony PS-LX43P turntable. It was probably part of a rack system. The power cord is a ...
A: before putting a plug on, do a search on your exact model number and make sure it's the usa version. ...
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| loud popping noise | 12/29/2006 |
Q: i have a Philips MX6050D (a dvd player / surround sound receiver) that is maybe 2 years old. i ...
A: first, i'd try using a humidifier of some type to reduce the static electrtcity, alot of stereos, ...
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| amplifier pulsing and no sound | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I have a few different audiobahn amplifiers that all have the same problem. When everything is ...
A: boy! someone sure knows how to blow those amps! lol.. anyway, they're all in protective shutdown ...
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| audio receiver | 12/26/2006 |
Q: I have a pioneer receiver vsxd701s. It's appx. 5 or 6 years old. I like the receiver. It has worked ...
A: i suspect some poor solder connections are the culprit, but to get to the bottom solder side of main ...
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| Audio Repairs | 12/25/2006 |
Q: Micro CD Stereo Radio Player System TEViON MD 40116 has a noise fault. When switched on a loud ...
A: sounds to me like the audio output amp chip has failed, or even just poor solder connections near or ...
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| stereo speakers | 12/21/2006 |
Q: what are the internal crossovers and how can this be correctedIs there anything that I can try ...
A: your spkr cabs each have a crossover inside, this splits the sound to the woofer, mid, horn, etc. ...
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| stereo speakers | 12/21/2006 |
Q: We have a 400 amp peavy sound board with a dvd hookup. When we play the a dvd in the system, our ...
A: try running the dvd's audio into other inputs on the board sometime off gig and see if it still ...
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| Panasonic CD Receiver/Player Problem | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I have a Panasonic SA-AK66 Receiver/CD Player. It worked fine until a few days ago. Now whenever I ...
A: try cleaner a few more times, if that doesn't help, you might need to open cover and clean lens ...
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| speakers | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I have a 1995 Mercury Villager, The speaker box in the trunk I was moving rubbed against the metal ...
A: sounds like your best bet is to replace stereo and reinforce box wiring so it doesn't happen again. ...
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| right speaker cuts out | 12/4/2006 |
Q: My stereo is made of individual items such as cd player, radio, amp, equalizer and tape. Would you ...
A: first, you're going to have to find, and check your connections, since the inside of the door is ...
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| jammed gmc stereo | 12/1/2006 |
Q: i have a 2004 gmc sierra, and the cd player is jammed. how do I fix it?
A: there should be a small hole in the front somewhere that you take a straightened paper clip and ...
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| pioneer head unit crackling - blown channel? | 11/30/2006 |
Q: i think it's definately an IC chip, even though the head unit does have MOSFET written on the face. ...
A: there really should be some letters and numbers on the face of the chip, sometimes they're very ...
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| pioneer head unit crackling - blown channel? | 11/30/2006 |
Q: ideally i do not want to use aux amps becuase I lose functionality of the unit itself! how can I ...
A: ic outputs will be 4 or so 10 or more legged on one side devices mounted to relatively large finned ...
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| pioneer head unit crackling - blown channel? | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I have a pioneer deh p6700mp head unit installed. It was working fine all the way up to max volume, ...
A: sounds like the internal amp is shot. repairing auto stereo is so expensive due to it being so hard ...
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| Dual Voice Coil subwoofers | 11/30/2006 |
Q: If one of the voice coils is damaged should the connections of that associated voice coil be open ...
A: if one of the voice coils is damaged, you need to just go ahead and replace the speaker. through mwa ...
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| Dual Voice Coil subwoofers | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Mr. McLemore. I have two 4 ohm DVC subwoofer(4ohm for each voice coil). I am connecting one sub at ...
A: sounds like your amp might be putting out a dc current, blowing the lead. power the amp up with no ...
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| right speaker cuts out | 11/29/2006 |
Q: my right speaker cuts out and will only kick back on when the volume is turned way up. What is the ...
A: if it has a regular turn type volume control, you might just need to open radio and spray a little ...
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| relation of car cd/stereo to subwoofers | 11/29/2006 |
Q: My son has a system in his car and is having the following problem. there is no power getting to the ...
A: cutting out has caused the problem, make sure stereo wiring is ok first, then find and press the ...
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| car stereo/speaker clicking noise | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have a land rover discovery 2001 and just started yesterday - the there is clicking noise comimg ...
A: sounds like the speaker's voice coil has become 'out of round', and hitting the magnet structure. if ...
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| BPL Sanyo music system dcf210 | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Actually all the links are paid,where can i find a free download and can u suggest some ...
A: it uses an 'eeprom'(electronically erasable programmable read only memory) chip to store all the ...
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| Mazda MPV radio problem | 11/28/2006 |
Q: The Radio in our Mazda MPV (1997)suddenly went out while driving on the highway this morning but ...
A: your radio is shot. no doubt about it. your very best option is to start calling junkyards and find ...
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| SPEAKER KICK OUT AT HIGH VOLUME | 11/24/2006 |
Q: My Audiofile 583LR Home Speakers 8 OHMS, 400 Watts kick out when the volume is turned up. They work ...
A: not enough wattage is your problem. 75 watts with those speakers just isn't enough. if your onkyo ...
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| amplifier | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I have 2 4 ohm 12" MTX's and a 1800watt power acoustic amp and every time I turn the power on it ...
A: right off the bat, it sounds like you don't have large enough power and grounds going to the amp, ...
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| amp | 11/23/2006 |
Q: mr.Garry i have a newly ebay purchased punch amp(p5002),i am going to install it on two 600wts ...
A: caps help with the amp's ability to get large amount of current rapidly, to help accurately ...
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| Front aux input | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I own a Sony CDX-GT200 Radio, and lately, the aux input only plays my music out the right side ...
A: sounds like the jack on the stereo has failed, probably due to poor soldering on the pins attaching ...
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| aftermarket head unit uninstall | 11/17/2006 |
Q: i have a pioneer head unit and im getting a new car next week. i had best buy install my deck, but ...
A: you need a 'ford radio removal tool', some auto parts stores have them, they consist of 2 'u' shaped ...
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| Old Power Amp | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I have a very old power amp and when it is hooked up with the audio cables intact it gives off a ...
A: first i would use some good contact cleaner such as de-ox-id on all switches and controls. next, ...
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| Pioneer VSX-7300 left channel bad | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Any idea where to look for schematic of the vsx 7300? No place on the web seems to have a schematic ...
A: after a couple seconds on google, partsstore.com (partstore.com) has service manual available for a ...
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| Pioneer VSX-7300 left channel bad | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Mistake: hooking up home theatre in new location and re-routed a speaker wire. Crossed up the wire ...
A: it's a good model, well worth fixing or getting fixed, there could be an internal fuse blown or ...
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| Sony projection tv | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I have a 52 inch sony projection tv, model number kpr46dx10, i have no idea how old it is, but i'm ...
A: first off, there's 3 picture tubes in it, a red, green and blue. it sounds like your red and blue ...
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| home stereo reciever | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a pair of cerwin vega e-715 for my home theater system. I am running a pioneer ...
A: i would have the speaker's internal crossovers checked, also check your settings real carefully, ...
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| Sony turntable | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I have a Sony PS-LX520 linear tracking turntable that will play just fine but then come to a spot on ...
A: there should be a 'skating' fine adjustment somewhere near the pivot point (probably under the ...
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| Static | 11/9/2006 |
Q: Our BMW car radio is full of static when on our local AM station. Strong FM stations work ok. ...
A: first, i need to ask a few things; does the static vary with engine speed? does it stop completely ...
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| Toshiba tv Model #CZ27V51 | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I want to connect headphones to the TV set so that my wife can hear without driving everyone else ...
A: if there's not one obvious, there's not one. there's no safe way to modify the set to hook any up, ...
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| Fluorescent Displays | 11/8/2006 |
Q: Hope you can help. I have a Harmon Kardon 'Festival 60' shelf stereo (AM/FM w/ RDS display, & 7-CD ...
A: all the one's i've seen ended up simply ended up either failing solder connections at the display ...
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| Keyboard help | 11/8/2006 |
Q: My keyboard plug in for the back of the computer broke off and i got a another wire with the same ...
A: in that case, i'd just order a replacement cable from the manufacturer...got to have a couple bucks ...
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| '95 ford explorer stock 6-disc cd changer | 11/4/2006 |
Q: well, my cd changer is very screwy. the magazine goes in fine and when a cd gets selected it will ...
A: first thing i would suggest is to try a lens cleaner cd several times, could just be a dust speck on ...
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| Static coming from right speakers | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I have a Yamaha CR-1000 receiver from 1976 that has just started to have a short burst of static on ...
A: actually, it sounds like you need to get a can of good contact cleaner/lube , such as de-ox-id and ...
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| Damaged RCA cable | 10/31/2006 |
Q: My kids play a golf video game that plugs directly into the TV. The video cable was very touchy for ...
A: there's two ways you can go to avoid all sorts of interference to the picture, either replace the ...
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| Radio | 10/31/2006 |
Q: My radio goes OFF and ON everytime i increase volume. My amplifier remains ON. I change the cable ...
A: do you have an in-line fuse at or near the battery? i have seen so many times that the fuse ...
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| Yamaha RX-V490 receiver static and low sound output | 10/29/2006 |
Q: Sorry to trouble you with one more question. If the receiver does have the large amp ic's mounted ...
A: there's no telling which side etc. where it will be, but there's no doubt you'll see it, a large ...
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| Yamaha RX-V490 receiver static and low sound output | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I bought a used Yamaha RX-V490 5.1 receiver. It powers on but the audio from any component is very ...
A: sounds like an amplification section problem to me, unless something's just set wrong on one or more ...
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| toyota radio repair | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I'm afraid my previous question was a little confusing. First, I got the $14 quote for the ...
A: i did some research, and it looks like the 8 volt won't come up until it gets a power on signal from ...
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| toyota radio repair | 10/27/2006 |
Q: The regulator is available for $14. A new unit costs about $300. I'm cheap!! Typically, should I ...
A: $14?? where in the world do you order your parts? that is extremely expensive for a $2 part. the ...
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| Home 300 watt cd player problem | 10/22/2006 |
Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- I have a 300 watt RCA cd player, It turns ...
A: switching on it's own means that the audio is routed through the jack, when phones are plugged in ...
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| Home 300 watt cd player problem | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I have a 300 watt RCA cd player, It turns on plays sound through the headphones but will not play ...
A: that's what i thought. you're actually having a problem with the headphone jack itself, or as i ...
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| turn table hookup | 10/21/2006 |
Q: i have a old luxman automatic turntable with a white and red audio hook up cords. i want to know ...
A: you have to hook it up to inputs on a stereo that are dedicated 'phono' inputs, or if all you have ...
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| wiring trouble | 10/20/2006 |
Q: "I've been reading for a couple hours now and cannot find a answer to my problem(s) so here i am. ...
A: i'm thinking your's is like mine, i had to find some obscure menu to enable the sub output of the ...
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| Crgar lighter not working on Eclips GSX | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Crgar lighter not working on Eclips GSX. I located checked and replaced the fuse and the lighter(a ...
A: i guess the easiest way would be to run a 12 gauge stranded type wire from battery with 15 amp fuse ...
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| Soda Pop | 10/13/2006 |
Q: yesterday i was taking my 15's out of my trunk and i had just gotten off of work. i had a 44 oz. ...
A: it already got wet by the soda, so you had better go ahead and literally wash it. best way is to ...
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| Car stereo replacement | 10/13/2006 |
Q: My husband bought me a new car radio/CD player for Christmas, last Christmas, and he tried to put it ...
A: sounds like it could possibly be a security thing, best way to find that out for sure and get the ...
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| FET replacement in final driver stage | 10/12/2006 |
Q: A fellow student of mine at school was given a nonfuncional Sony 280GTX 480W car audio amp. After ...
A: the mosfets really should be matched, but you don't need to go to the manufacturer if you can get ...
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| Loud noise coming from stereo | 10/12/2006 |
Q: A month ago one of my speakers on my sony shelf stereo started only making a loud buzzing horn-like ...
A: sounds like the amp output chip is bad. they're not hard to replace, it's the large vertically ...
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| TV/DVD Audio Compatibility | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I have a good and recent Pioneer DVD player running to a Samsung 27" CRT TV. I am currently using ...
A: my first thought is that there's a problem with the audio output level section of the dvd player. ...
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| Infinity gold Speakers | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I have a 98 Grand Cherokee Ltd with Infinity Gold speakers. In the last year, the drivers's door ...
A: after the first one, i would have gone to another type. designers make speakers that just work in a ...
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| Pioneer VSX-D812 | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I own a Pioneer VSX-D812. After several days of not using it. I attempted to turn the unit on. The ...
A: the transformer will have low resistance, sometimes just a few ohms. it sounds to me like you got ...
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| Stereo removal | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I have an 89 Lincoln and cannot figure out how to get the stereo out of the dash. The face plate has ...
A: you have to insert the tools all 4 at once, there's tools available from ford dealers and some auto ...
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| 1989 Ford Ranger Radio | 10/3/2006 |
Q: How do you go about removing the factory installed am/fm with cassette so you can change it?
A: if it's the ones that have the 4 small holes by the 4 corners, there's a tool available at ford ...
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| need help with the rear speakers of my car (Honda Accord LX, 1998). | 9/29/2006 |
Q: i need help with the rear speakers of my car (Honda Accord LX, 1998). The front speakers by the ...
A: i have a couple possibilities, if your stereo has an externally mounted power amp for the rear ...
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| cd will not forward | 9/29/2006 |
Q: i have a pioneer deh-245 i have touched a button by mistake enabling me to change songs or move ...
A: after thinking on it for a while, check your manual over for a reset function. should be holding a ...
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| What should i do? | 9/27/2006 |
Q: i have a lennox stereo system and i just hooked up 2 subs, and 2 speakers to it. there are two ...
A: you're either going to have to take it to a shop or replace it. you didn't say exactly what you did, ...
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| Mitsubishi Big Screen TV (Continued) | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I did some more investigation and found a green/yellow wire unplugged. The wire was tagged "xz". ...
A: i still believe it's a solder connection on one of the boards which will require removing boards one ...
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| home theatre | 9/26/2006 |
Q: my tv has no audio out socket and my new home theatre speakers only work when i watch a dvd or play ...
A: only thing i can think of is to insert a stereo vcr in line, using vcr's tuner for channels with tv ...
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| turntable | 9/25/2006 |
Q: -i cleaned and bent the contacts in the headshell and can now get sound but there is a loud ...
A: sounds like you need to adjust the contacts a little more, the hum is from the grounds, either one ...
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| Mitsubishi Big Screen Television VS-5006R | 9/24/2006 |
Q: My church's youth group has a Mitsubishi Television Model #VS-5006R (Jan 92). Problem History: The ...
A: sounds like it's a bad connection on one of the boards, i would either suspect the power supply ...
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| CD player | 9/24/2006 |
Q: Garry, My CD player is not playing music clearly. There is a loud noise playing over the top of the ...
A: sounds like the problem is in the output buffer amp stage, which is the circuitry that is between ...
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| JVC CD/MP3 player turns on but quickly turns back off | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a UXN1W as is on ebay in order to fix and re-sell. My problem is when the unit ...
A: sounds like it's in protective shutdown mode, either a mechanical state problem or something in the ...
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| 2004 Chevy Cavalier factory Radio Not Working | 9/13/2006 |
Q: My wife has a 2004 Chevy Cavalier. She started her car and the radio did not come on. Not even the ...
A: sounds like a 'fusible link' has failed. these are specific size section of wire designed to burn ...
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| Pioneer CD changer | 9/10/2006 |
Q: CD's keep cycling thru without stopping. Can't play any of them - they just keep moving. This is an ...
A: sounds like some mechanisim state optical sensors have failed, causing controller not to recognise ...
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| No FM Reception | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I have a 2000 Neon with a factory AM/FM/cassette. Suddenly I have no FM radio reception - just ...
A: i wouldn't think it an antenna problem unless it has been physically damaged, possibly from ...
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| My TV has no A/V Out... | 9/7/2006 |
Q: Now, I'm not a technical person. Can you tell me what is Stereo VCR (is that the standard one which ...
A: one that has one output for video, and two outputs (left and right) for audio. run the two audio ...
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| Tv field voltage | 9/5/2006 |
Q: ..I have replaced all the caps and transformers incl, the flyback transformer but the frame voltage ...
A: since you've done that, you might try the rectifier diode for the 25 volt supply, also, there's a ...
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| Receiver Problem | 9/4/2006 |
Q: On and off for the past few months, I hear a popping sound coming from my stereo speakers. ...
A: from the way it seemed to start, i would first look for poor solder connections. just look all over ...
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| PA Crack at high volumes (fan switching) | 9/4/2006 |
Q: Cheers Garry,I'm afraid i've just realised that i didn't quite explain the problem correctly.. The ...
A: ok, try this... replace the thermal switch, it should look like a large transistor with 2 wires ...
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| Pre Amps | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I'm using a Korg OASYS keyboard and I want to warm up the sound a bit...so I'm considering buying a ...
A: the magic word is 'warm'. i feel your best effect would come from a tube preamp. since i've been ...
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| home cd players | 8/31/2006 |
Q: I had an old system and the cd player started screwing up, so I got another player, which is old but ...
A: it's time for a new player, period. players from even a couple of years ago have trouble reading ...
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| Infinity Gold radio 95 Jeep Gr. Cherokee | 8/31/2006 |
Q: Garry, I have a 95 Jeep GC with alot of miles. The Infinty Gold Radio: Has a high pitch noise on ...
A: they're normally boxed in packages that you can physically see the part inside, just get ones that ...
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| Clicking threw amps | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I am experiencing a clicking noise threw my guitar amp. This is not the only device that does this, ...
A: sounds like your residence has a wiring problem of some kind, or there's something drawing high ...
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| 2001 Corolla 3 cd changer problem | 8/28/2006 |
Q: My car has a 3 CD changer. I have to take out a panel and put in 3 CDs. This is how it works. These ...
A: your error code means there's a problem with the mechanisim. it could be just a belt or a small bit ...
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| yamaha receiver RX V795a | 8/27/2006 |
Q: .. Had this unit about 6 years; it now shuts off immediately (3-4 seconds) after power up UNLESS the ...
A: i'd go ahead and get it looked at by a servicer that is familiar with and preferrably an authorized ...
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| CD Compatibility | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I burned a CD from a cassette for someone locally, using a computer DVD/CD burner (LiteOn brand). I ...
A: it's got something to do with the coding, and the quality of the 'pits' that are burned, most older ...
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| LCD Display | 8/23/2006 |
Q: In my 2003 Mazda Protege LX, the LCD display screen sometimes does not show all shutters, leaving ...
A: well, it does sound like a bad connection on one or more backlight lamps. after removing stereo, ...
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| Cd player problems | 8/22/2006 |
Q: i recently bought a new mazdaspeed protege and it comes with a kenwood cd player ive had the car a ...
A: you're going to have to get a voltmeter and do some troubleshooting.make sure wether or not power is ...
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| replace globes in Car radio | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I have d hyundai with a phillips car radio cassette player. How do I get into the front panel to ...
A: they're not meant to be repaired, but if you must, there should be a few screws and plastic catches ...
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| AM problem | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I have a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis with a factory installed am/fm/cd/casset player. The problem is ...
A: sounds like the am front end got fried for some reason, maybe close proximity to a high powered ...
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| 2003 Honda RadioLED Light | 8/12/2006 |
Q: I have a 2003 Honda Accord radio with a 6 disc changer that the LED display is barely visible. When ...
A: you can replace the lamps, but you have to get one out in order to match it up. they don't build car ...
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| onkyo reciever | 8/11/2006 |
Q: i have an onkyo reciever that no longer lights up.all the buttons work and the sound still works,i ...
A: if it has a flourescent type display, you probably have bad solder connections at the display pins. ...
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| fault finding | 8/9/2006 |
Q: hey again, i havefound out that all the speakers that are connected to my 4 channel ...
A: sounds like dirty controls to me. i'd get a spray can of 'de-ox-id' and open amps enough to be able ...
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| AIWA receiver power on (red light) but no display | 8/6/2006 |
Q: . only red light to show power is on. I hear "clicking" noise when pushing the on button, but no ...
A: sounds like it's in 'protect' mode for one or more problems. if you've had a storm go through ...
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| 1995 Ford Probe CD Installation Question! | 8/6/2006 |
Q: My father has just given me a 1995 Ford Probe, it has had a Pioneer CD player in it for the past 2 ...
A: i hope you don't mean you wired sony color to color with the pioneer as wire colors from brand to ...
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| Dogde Caravan | 8/5/2006 |
Q: Garry, I have a Chrysler stereo/cd player in my 1998 Caravan Part No P04704373AC. The volume ...
A: if that is indeed your problem, you will have to take it out to measure resistance, and to be able ...
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| Dead Cable? | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I plugged in my Fender Strat into my travel 10 watt Kustom amp. Sad thing is nothing came from is no ...
A: i have a feeling what it is, but first verify the guitar and cable. i'm sure guitar's fine, but you ...
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| home stereo | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I have a fisher 24 cd changer stereo and I keep getting a message that says M-Error. It won't let me ...
A: i think m-error means there's a mechanical problem, either foreign debris causing mechanisim to jam, ...
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| Speakers Giving out when music is up | 7/31/2006 |
Q: the other two people said it sounds like speakers are bad (because they are factory and old) and the ...
A: did it act like that with the old stereo? only way to confirm wiring is to open doors, dash, etc. so ...
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| Isuzu Axiom cd changer | 7/31/2006 |
Q: The cd changer wont eject and when i try to turn on the power it sounds like its changing discs then ...
A: you're going to have to remove it anyway, the unit has problems that WILL be very costly to fix, so ...
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| Subwoofer Amp RCA repair. | 7/29/2006 |
Q: Hey Garry, I have a Crunch 1000watt amp running two Infinity 12 inch Reference Series subs. I have ...
A: first try something simple and open amp up and clean the bridge switch with some good cleaner like ...
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| Faulty Technics amp | 7/29/2006 |
Q: first of all let me thank you for your time. I have a Technics SU-X520D amplifier which I rescued ...
A: there's probably a lsic (large scale integrated circuit) which actually handles the switching. ...
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| stereo fitting in ford Windstar | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I have 1995 Ford Windstar, now I wanna fit Sony CD player in that, there is no music system fitted ...
A: the way i see it, you only have two choices, first, order a factory manual, not the ones available ...
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| Sony Stereo | 7/27/2006 |
Q: We had a power surge (lightning strike) and now when I turn the reciever on it says "Protect" on the ...
A: i dont know how many times i've insisted people use spike protectors to avoid these ...
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| Kenwood Car Stereo no display or output | 7/27/2006 |
Q: My car came back from it's MOT and the stereo was not working. The garage have no idea what they've ...
A: greetings!! with the limited info you gave me, there's two things right off...both in the same area, ...
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| Subwoofer in my 2000 Avalon W/ JBL system | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I am trying to findout what size subwoofer I have in my 2000 Avalon XLS. It's blown and it seems as ...
A: can't you; a. look it up on the internet to find out what size it is? b. open it up and measure it ...
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| KAC 929 kenwood car amp | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you know anything about car amps. My main experience is tv repair and know very ...
A: if you read my profile, i don't know much about autosound either. if the foil was to both sides of ...
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| AMP | 7/26/2006 |
Q: My amp is cutting off randomly. I will go down the road music pumping and it will just cut off for ...
A: you have to verify whether or not it's the amp, or is is it intermittantly losing supply voltage. ...
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| engine noise | 3/5/2006 |
Q: I recently hooked up Sirius radio in my 99 saturn sl1. I never heard road noise but now I do. I ...
A: you weren't very clear on what type noise it is. whining, rushing, a squeal that changes with engine ...
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| car stereo | 2/6/2006 |
Q: i just wanna ask about my car stereo, the brand is PROLINE,50 watts per channel, the problem is that ...
A: i get alot of questions like this in the winter. your stereo isn't getting enough cool air. it gets ...
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| Stereo System CD Player Faulty | 1/23/2006 |
Q: The model is a 2001 AWM 2700-U Sanyo stereo system with 2 cassette players and cd player unit that ...
A: theres many problems that can cause that, from a bad drive belt to faulty optical sensors. if you ...
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| Auto Factory Radio/CD Player | 1/14/2006 |
Q: I have a 2001 Ford Super Crew F150 truck w/ factory AM/FM/CD. It's a single disc CD in the dash, ...
A: in my ford truck, i can't use very much heater at all when i use my cd or i get the same type ...
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| cassette adapter flipping sides | 1/6/2006 |
Q: I recently read your advice to someone that their cassette adapter may think it's time to change ...
A: your deck mechanisim is still the fault. evidently it takes more torque to turn the adaptor's reel ...
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| T.V. | 12/27/2005 |
Q: We own a large T.V. Toshiba big screen. It says Home Theatre on it. Next to the On/Off button is a ...
A: it means it's in protective shutdown mode for some reason, could be a bad picture tube, sweep ...
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| Radio reception | 12/21/2005 |
Q: Good afternoon, For the last three weeks, I have not been able to get a certain radio station to ...
A: if it's an am station, the only thing you can do is reposition the radio to a place away from ...
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| Alpine XM tuner | 12/19/2005 |
Q: I have an Alpine CDA-9807 tied into a TUA-T021 XM tuner. First time I turn on XM in the morning the ...
A: when my alpine with xm did that, my through glass antenna being not mounted exactly over the inside ...
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| 2006 Ram Infinity Sound System | 12/16/2005 |
Q: Garry, Please allow me to pick your brain for a few moments concerning a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew ...
A: wow! you have already done more than it would take me to give up on. i imagine you have a bad ...
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| Poor AM reception | 12/16/2005 |
Q: I have a 1989 Ford Ranger with the original factory installed AM/FM radio. FM reception is quite ...
A: first off, try changing your plugs and plug wires with resistor or supression type. (same thing, ...
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| CAR STEREO | 12/15/2005 |
Q: I hope you can help me with the following: I had a "Prestige(Audiovox, I believe)Car Stereo" ...
A: sounds like the fm 'front end' circuitry has become intermittant. it probably boils down to some ...
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| No Volume | 12/12/2005 |
Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler T&C Limited AWD. I parked it in the driveway yesterday and everything was ...
A: probably a hidden fuse or a bad 'fusible link', which is a specific size designed to burn out ...
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| Ford am radio | 12/10/2005 |
Q: I don't know if this is an appropriate question for you but I think you'll know the answer. I ...
A: replace the plugs and spark plug wires with resistor type. don't get the cheapest, as these won't be ...
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| Car stereo/Keyless entry | 12/4/2005 |
Q: I need suggestions on how to solve the following: 1998 Honda Civic EX with factory installed ...
A: take it back to installer and demand they make it right. if they can't, take it to where they can ...
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| 1990 lincoln TC premium sound radio failure | 12/2/2005 |
Q: ..original problem was radio/cassette no or erratic sound. bought new radio, same OEM model. still ...
A: wow! sounds like only thing left is speakers. there's the possibility of a bad 'fusible link' (a ...
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| XM radio | 11/27/2005 |
Q: The stereo I have in my truck says XM ready on the faceplate. It is a Pioneer DEH P44. What do I ...
A: xm ready is sattelite radio, you'll need a sattelite antenna and reciever that hooks to the audio ...
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| Truck radio/cassette player | 11/19/2005 |
Q: I hope I have found the right person to advise me of what to do. I have a 96 chevy silerado and ...
A: sounds like you have a mechanical problem with the cassette. it's more than likely a drive belt ...
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| Question about a car receiver | 11/10/2005 |
Q: I'm sorry if this is not your field of expertise, but when I searched for car electronics help this ...
A: only thing i can even begin to suggest is letting a servicer look at it. there's probably a specific ...
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| Nakamichi CD-400 | 11/2/2005 |
Q: I have a Nakamichi CD player with the above referenced model. I had had it for less than a year when ...
A: i'm getting alot of questions like this lately, first i must consider it being a car unit, which ...
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| 2002 ford f150 cd heats up | 10/31/2005 |
Q: My cd player in my 2002 F150 (original equiptment w/ AM FM stereo starts skipping and garbled music ...
A: there are cd lens cleaners available, but i don't think that's your problem. i know with my cd ...
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| home stereo that has power but does not play. | 10/30/2005 |
Q: I have an awia nsx-av900(manufactured 1996) stereo system that will turn on but will not play ...
A: sorry, but you'll have to take it somewhere to get it repaired. sounds like a mechanical ...
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| Radio code isn't recognised | 10/30/2005 |
Q: I have a Ford Escort (British) and the battery recently went flat. Now the radio/CD player doesn't ...
A: you're going to have to contact your local ford dealer and tell them the code in your book doesn't ...
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| Car Stereo | 10/26/2005 |
Q: I have a Ford Explorer 2000 - the radio display lcd does not light up anymore. The radio, cassette ...
A: if you can get it apart enough to see the circuit board of the display, you will probably see bad ...
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| A/C Delco Radio 1999 AmFm cassett | 10/24/2005 |
Q: Radio power button works, power comes on and stays on. the problem is the volume will work once in a ...
A: sounds like a dirty volume control, you must take stereo apart enough to get to the back of the ...
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| 2001 Mitsubishi galant DE | 10/23/2005 |
Q: I took battery out of my car - stereo was asking for a code, didn't know it so stereo went to off ...
A: sorry, but you are going to have to contact a dealer for your vehicle to get the code. you will need ...
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| radio not working | 10/20/2005 |
Q: we have a 1995 Honda accord LX. we plugged an air compressor in the cigarette lighter for power and ...
A: sounds like you burned a 'fusible link', which is a specific size section of wire designed to burn ...
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| Pioneer Stereo Amp SA-9500 | 10/17/2005 |
Q: I have a classic amp from 75 I purchased when in Hawaii in the Army. I never had a problem with it ...
A: sounds like maybe 2 problems......the controls need to be cleaned with a good quality lube type ...
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| 1999 Ford Explorer Radio No display | 10/15/2005 |
Q: The display in my 1999 Eddie Bauer Explorer radio went out for several months, then came back for ...
A: fixing displays is never easy, the hardest part is just getting it apart enough to get to lamps ...
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| car radio stopped working | 10/11/2005 |
Q: all of a sudden my car radio just went out. It seems like it isn't getting any juice because it ...
A: 1- you're going to need a volt meter to do anything. 2- you need to check wiring for presence of 12 ...
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| Cassette adapter E320 1999 for ipod issues | 10/9/2005 |
Q: I have an Bose OEM upgraded stereo in my 1999 Mercedes E320; the face plate flips down to allow ...
A: sounds like a bad adaptor; the reels inside take too much torque to turn them so the deck 'thinks' ...
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| Tape Jammed in 1997 Buick LeSabre | 10/3/2005 |
Q: I have a '97 LeSabre with a Delco am/fm/ cassette part#16249414. This cassette player is a side ...
A: through very careful disassembly of unit is only way. since you've replaced it, it won't really ...
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| Chrys. stereo amp.schematic | 9/29/2005 |
Q: I've been trying to diagnose & repair an amp. : 2000 Chrys. Concorde Issue 1 LH Amp. P/N: ...
A: only thing i could do is component to component testing with a good digital meter and a magnifying ...
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| Replacing LED display in car stereo | 9/24/2005 |
Q: The LED display has been slowly going out in my car (98 Lexus es300). Rather than buying a brand ...
A: the difficulty lies in getting it apart to where you can get to them. after that, you should be able ...
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| Dodge Infinity Compatability | 9/19/2005 |
Q: I have a 2001 Grand Sport with the 8 speaker Infinity system with the 4 disc changer. The changer ...
A: only thing i can say is those letter differences are probably the proprietary configuration codes, ...
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| 2001 Chrysler Sebring Conv't. Infinity cutting in & out | 9/18/2005 |
Q: I read a problem that sounded exactly like mine and your response was to replace the unit.My ...
A: as far as i know, you have to use the exact same unit if you have an external amp in order for it to ...
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| A CD is stuck in my Car stereo. | 9/18/2005 |
Q: There is a CD stuck in my AIWA CDC-X217 car stereo how do you get it out?
A: there should be a small hole in the front that you can push a straightned paper clip into to release ...
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| Sound output | 9/17/2005 |
Q: I will make this detailed but brief. I tried to connect my T.V. to my Technics home stereo ...
A: you can never hook up newer tv speaker lines to stereos. you probably damaged the input side of ...
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| Car Stereo Compatability | 9/9/2005 |
Q: I have a Kenwood KRC-403 stereo in my car that I hooked up to a Clarion RDC634 6-disk changer. The ...
A: sure the cable plugs in fine, but it probably is wired differently. you shouldn't mix brands because ...
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| car radio display | 9/9/2005 |
Q: I have a '98 ford taurus SE. I just noticed that the radio (original one) display is not working ...
A: seems somehow radio is wired to lights instead of it's owm source. sure there is a wire that should ...
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| Ford Mach Radio CD Player | 9/8/2005 |
Q: Yesterday, when I started my 1998 Ford Explorer, the Mach radio/cd/tape player flashed a message ...
A: there's nothing you can do unless you're very familiar with the internal mechanisim, which is where ...
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| problems after removal of radio | 9/7/2005 |
Q: I have a 2002 Kia Sportage and wanted to replace the radio myself. I cut the wires and as a result ...
A: i agree about you messing up. your best bet, no headache solution is if you can, put wiring back as ...
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| auto cd player | 9/1/2005 |
Q: I have a 1999 olds silhouette mini-van that has a factory installed am/fm stereo cassette/cd player. ...
A: there's several things that err can stand for, the easiest and only thing you yourself can do is to ...
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| CD changers | 8/26/2005 |
Q: I have an 01 Ford Expedition. The changer (its a 6 disk changer that is mounted in the center ...
A: there is a problem with the internal loading mechanisim that only an experienced auto sound repair ...
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| an idiot stole my stereo | 8/26/2005 |
Q: Garry, I have some experience installing aftermarket stereos on my civic, because I have done it ...
A: only source i know of is the manufacturer. you can contact the car manufacturer and get electrical ...
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| JVC kd-s550 ejecting problem | 8/26/2005 |
Q: when i put a cd into the Cd player it says play for about 10 seconds then it says eject and ejects ...
A: there's much more that can go wrong other than a dirty pickup lens.....cd clamp can be dirty ...
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| 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AUDIO CASS | 8/25/2005 |
Q: I HAVE A 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER FACTORY AM-FM CASSETTE PLAYER. MY PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN I PLACE ...
A: the reel drive mechanisim is slipping, making the machine think it's at the end of the tape. it will ...
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| Car CD | 8/20/2005 |
Q: 2000 Toyota Solara Stock I have a combo radio, tape & CD system which will take up to 6 CD's. The ...
A: your stereo needs pro help. a cleaning disc only brushes dust from the laser pickup, and that's not ...
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| Cassette will not stay in player! | 8/20/2005 |
Q: I have a 1998 Ford Escort SE, with the factory radio / tape player. I just bought this car, and the ...
A: it's not worth getting fixed for around $150, which is about what it would cost. if you want the ...
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| Radio looking for CD | 8/19/2005 |
Q: I have a 1995 Ford factory AM/FM/CD that after a CD is ejected keeps periodically looking for a CD. ...
A: both electronic and mechanical...in a 10 year old unit, the drive belts or gears have gotten worn, ...
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| 2 cd's stuck in single cd player | 8/18/2005 |
Q: Garry, my 2 year old inserted a cd into our 2000 ford explorer; it already had a cd in there. I ...
A: i don't know of a way other than almost complete disassembly to get to it. unless you're very ...
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| 94 Chrsyler LHS Infinity Sound Problem | 8/16/2005 |
Q: I bought the car new; had no problems for years. Started getting grumbling/popping in the speakers, ...
A: well, if you can get access to back of stereo, you might check and make sure any rca connectors plug ...
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| 94 Chrsyler LHS Infinity Sound Problem | 8/15/2005 |
Q: I bought the car new; had no problems for years. Started getting grumbling/popping in the speakers, ...
A: wiring, wiring, wiring... you need to check and make sure your stereo's grounded securely. also ...
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| CD stuck in changer | 8/15/2005 |
Q: I have an '02 ford focus with a factory 6 disk changer. One recent night it was dark, and I think a ...
A: sorry, but due to the complexities of multi disc players, the only thing i can suggest is that it ...
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| OEM Ford Stereo | 8/15/2005 |
Q: I need HELP!!! My OEM stereo in a 1998 Ford Explorer works great...but......My display went blank!!! ...
A: there are lamps behind the display that can be replaced, but....it's very difficult to take it apart ...
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| Speaker Switch Question | 7/19/2005 |
Q: I have a 6 speaker surround sound system. I ran one of the speakers to another room so that I can ...
A: the only way you can do it without damaging any equipment is go to rat shak (radio shack) and get ...
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| Car Speakers | 7/11/2005 |
Q: I recently blew my speakers in my 1997 Toyota Avalon. I want to replace them with an affordable ...
A: i would first go to crutchfield.com and look up your make and model. this will tell you just what ...
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| Buick car stereo/cassett/CD | 7/11/2005 |
Q: I have a 1997 Buick LaSabre. When there is not a tape in the tape deck, the system says there is ...
A: there are 'mechanisim state switches' that tell the electronics where the cassette mechanisim is. ...
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| AM won't work in car radion | 7/11/2005 |
Q: I have a 1994 Toyota Camry that I bought used. FM radio works great, but I can't get stations on my ...
A: 1- make sure antenna is firmly plugged in back of radio. 2- some stereos have an am antenna trim ...
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| Chrysler Stereo Inoperable in Hot Weather | 7/11/2005 |
Q: I have a 2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible with an AM/FM Stereo/amplifier and CD changer. Think its ...
A: unit has a circuit that detects overheating then shuts off critical portions to prevent damage. ...
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| car radio won't turn on | 7/9/2005 |
Q: I have a Pioneer radio in my 1983 Olds Delta 88. Up to a week ago, it turned on. Then, one day I ...
A: first, you're going to need a voltmeter. on olds, i think black is hot, but with a meter with very ...
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| Acura CL Bose Stereo access | 7/8/2005 |
Q: I bought a 1999 Acura CL 3.0 last week nice car yesterday I was trying to replace a headlight bulb ...
A: make some more phone calls to acura......most give that info for free as long as you present ...
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| Alpine car cd-changer | 7/8/2005 |
Q: I have a Alpine 6-disc changer in my car, a 2001 BMW the cd changer sends no discs message even ...
A: the cartridge probably isn't engaging the switch that tells the electronics that the cartridge is ...
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| car radio stopped working | 7/7/2005 |
Q: Garry, I have an old Dodge Shadow, 94, but it only has 35,000 miles on it so it is like new. For ...
A: there's probably somewhere between the radio and battery a section of specific sized wire called a ...
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| car stereo | 7/7/2005 |
Q: the model is an alpine cda 7984. I contacted the guy i bought it from said that it was a faulty ...
A: i beleive he means the remote on signal isn't coming from the unit. could be a harness problem, ...
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| car stereo | 7/7/2005 |
Q: my aftermarket cd player in my car works fine. But i installed an amp and subwoofer. the sub doesnt ...
A: some units you have to activate the sub circuits via different sequences of function keys, i suggest ...
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| Connecting Carradio/CD player to 120 volts | 7/5/2005 |
Q: Assuming I need a transformer to step down to 12-14 volts... what type do I need? how many AMPs? ...
A: go to radio shack and get a 3-5 amp REGULATED power supply. anything else will hum real badly. you ...
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| kenwood car stereo | 7/4/2005 |
Q: My stereo in my car quit working, checked the fuses, fuse panel in car, under the hood, and 1 in the ...
A: first off, you need a dc meter to verify that power is getting to the stereo. if not, there are ...
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| radio repair | 7/3/2005 |
Q: I have an AM/FM cassette radio on my boat. All of a sudden it just stopped working. The clock on ...
A: more than likely the mechanical contact parts of the switch have corroded. most of the time, it's ...
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| Alpine CDE-7856 display | 7/2/2005 |
Q: I recently bought a Honda Civic DX (used) with the above mentioned after market stereo. Everything ...
A: only thing i can suggest is look at the pins on the unit where faceplate plugs in and make sure none ...
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| Car Radio Problem | 6/30/2005 |
Q: I am trying to fix a 1998 volkswagon jetta factory cassette radio for a friend of mine. She said ...
A: there is a device called a diode that is soldered in place across the power leads internally that ...
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| should i get my 1976 stereo fixed? | 6/25/2005 |
Q: my panasonic stereo doesnt have any power as of now. it could be the plug. it has a ...
A: i really wouldn't bother with it unless jiggling the connector around makes it work. then i would ...
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| Panasonic cq-df100u faceplate wont lite up | 6/24/2005 |
Q: I bought this stereo for my jeep a number of years ago, and the first year I had the thing it worked ...
A: if you are good at working with very small parts and a good solderer, you might be able to replace ...
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| Removal of dash? | 6/21/2005 |
Q: my question should be pretty simple. You see i donot have a c.d. player in my car, and i use the ...
A: the whole backside of the lighter socket is it's mounting nut. you will have to be able to have ...
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| Car radio - Nothing | 6/20/2005 |
Q: I purchased my car 6 months ago (a 97 Jeep Wrangler). Since then, the cassette/radio occasionally ...
A: i would go ahead and replace it, trying to get it fixed would more than likely be more expensive ...
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| 98 Ford Escort SE stock stereo | 6/20/2005 |
Q: My 98 Ford escort has a tape player and it WILL NOT stay on side one. I have a CD player that you ...
A: auto reverse decks switch directions by detecting when the tape stops in either direction. there are ...
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| 2001 NISSAN 6 DISC CD CHANGER | 6/20/2005 |
Q: I have a 2001 Nissan Frontier that I just purchased 2 months ago. It has a factory 6 disc cd ...
A: you need to take the unit to a service center and have it professionally cleaned, lubed and aligned. ...
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| No Power to my after market CD PLAYER | 6/19/2005 |
Q: I installed a new Pioneer aftermarket CD player in my car about two months ago. Driving down the ...
A: you probably inadvertantly hooked one of the units backwards, never go color to color unless it's ...
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| legacy wiring guide | 6/17/2005 |
Q: Question - I have a '92 subaru legacy and I just installed a new legacy lcd89dfx stereo receiver. ...
A: i'd give an ask.com or google.com search on your model number, if that doesn't give results, you'll ...
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| Interferance | 6/17/2005 |
Q: My radio in my '94 ford truck has a lot of noise, static etc. on certain AM sta's. When I shut off ...
A: new noise supression type spark wires, go through engine compartment and tighten all grounds you can ...
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| Kenwood KRC s205 Car Radio Cassette player | 6/13/2005 |
Q: I own the above mentioned car radion and the tunning jumps by odd numbers. for example: from 100.5 ...
A: you are going to have to consult either the owner's manual or contact kenwood (probably through ...
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| Phase Linear Model 700B | 6/13/2005 |
Q: I'm pleased to still own a mint condition Phase Linear Model 700B direct coupled solid state ...
A: i would carefully check the main capacitors out, see if heatshrink wrap has shrunk more, showing ...
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| car stereo? | 5/30/2005 |
Q: I hope you can help, if not sorry to bother you. My car stereo just stopped working the other day. ...
A: you will have to get access to the back of the unit, and you will need a dc volt meter with really ...
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| RADIO POSSESSED | 5/27/2005 |
Q: I HAVE A 1994 BUICK LESABRE THAT SEEMS TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN. IT COMES ON BY ITSELF AND CHANGES ...
A: hate to give you bad news, but that one probably will have to be solved by a buick dealer. if it was ...
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| '91 Chrysler Acclaim Radio Removal | 5/20/2005 |
Q: My husband is working on removing the factory radio of a '91 chrysler acclaim. he got the faceplate ...
A: some units are 'hard wired', meaning the connector does not come out of the back. there might be a ...
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| car stereo speakers | 5/13/2005 |
Q: I own a 91 Toyota Corolla and have not had radio/stereo issues before. My problem - my speakers ...
A: sounds like the stereo has an external amp module somewhere that has developed a problem in the ...
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| joining two receivers | 5/7/2005 |
Q: I have an old Sansui 9090db receiver with pre-amp (or whatever they are called) jacks on the back ...
A: you can only run the 'pre out' jacks of one to the 'main in' jacks of the other. then, the one that ...
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| Pioneer cd player won't play cd | 5/6/2005 |
Q: What does the pickup look like & what should I clean it with?I have a Pioneer DEH-15 cd player & ...
A: you have to take unit apart, you will see the 'clamp' that presses down on cd, there should be a ...
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| Car Radio | 5/6/2005 |
Q: My '90 Olds Cutlass Supreme International recently developed an intermittent popping noise in both ...
A: wow. that's a tough one, you might check all stereo power wiring to make sure the insulation has'nt ...
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| Knob Static | 5/4/2005 |
Q: I have several radios (some favorite older portables, boom boxes, etc.) that have over time ...
A: a good control cleaner and lube will do you well, however, you will have to take units apart to make ...
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| CAR RADIO | 5/3/2005 |
Q: I HAVE A 1994 GEO METRO AND THE RADIO L.E.D.DON'T LIGHT UP.BUT IF THE SUN SHINES ON THE RADIO I CAN ...
A: sorry to say that it's cheaper to replace the radio than it is to repair the display. you can expect ...
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| shelf stereo output | 5/3/2005 |
Q: i have a 5 1/2 month old sony mhcgx450 stereo. hte other day i turned it on and w/o warning the ...
A: sorry to say it probably is an electronic control circuitry that has failed. if it has a mechanical ...
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| reversed polarity | 4/30/2005 |
Q: Hey First timer here, I made the mistake of crossing the power and the ground wire while removing ...
A: pitch it.....if it was a blaupunkt or alpine, i'd say let someone try to fix it, but after a mishap ...
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| Pioneer cd player won't play cd | 4/29/2005 |
Q: I have a Pioneer DEH-15 cd player & every time I insert a cd it loads it & the display looks like it ...
A: sounds like pickup needs to be cleaned, also slider mechanisim needs lubrication with some good ...
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| Car radio/stereo repair | 4/28/2005 |
Q: HEY I recently changed my car's (HONDA ACCORD 1996) battery, but after that my tape player (car ...
A: you are going to have to contact a dealer to get the code. you will need make, model, year, and VIN ...
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| Car Radio | 4/26/2005 |
Q: I just bought a used 94' Toyota Corolla, and there is no car radio in it. Can I install a new ...
A: you are going to have to get a wiring guide for that car to help find power, speaker wires, etc, it ...
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| 1994 Altima Stereo | 4/14/2005 |
Q: I have a 1994 Nissan Altima SE. A couple days ago the stock stereo stopped working. Radio, tape deck ...
A: system is probably blown. you might check with a volt meter, to be sure power is actually getting to ...
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| car speakers | 4/5/2005 |
Q: i have a Jvc kd-g310 cd player new and my front speakers are pyle blue lable 4x6 3 way Triaxial ...
A: for powered systems, you really need to have a seperate amp for sub, and set the x-over around 160hz ...
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| car stereo repair | 3/29/2005 |
Q: I have a question. I have a Dual brand car stereo model xd 6200. I have had to take it apart and ...
A: it isn't economically feasible to replace the cd drive, as a lot of electronic adjustments with ...
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| Headlights | 3/15/2005 |
Q: I should have told you this the first time, I have already replaced the headlight switch, well kind ...
A: you possibly might have a stuck or bad headlight relay, normally in the engine compartment. i guess ...
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| Headlights | 3/14/2005 |
Q: What's up Garry. Both headlights on my oldsmobile wont work. I used to slam my door and they would ...
A: both times that's happened to me, it ended up being the headlight switch itself. just don't use one ...
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| 2000 Lincoln contential radio | 3/8/2005 |
Q: I purchased this vehicle in Jan 05. On March 6, the system was working. I was able to get all ...
A: first guess is your antenna connection failed either at the radio,(unplugged)or in the fender well ...
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| Speakers Problem | 2/27/2005 |
Q: I have a problem with my speakers, when I turn the music on, the subwoofers are doing alright, but ...
A: sounds like you are about to blow the amp driving speakers. i guess you could temporarily hook up ...
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| loud noise from Bose Infiniti radio | 2/27/2005 |
Q: on my '91 Q45 Infiniti a loud unpleasant popping/static noise occurs frequently which is only ...
A: only thing you can do is remove the unit, open the cover and locate the backside of the volume ...
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| Repairing Data Cable on Treadmill | 2/16/2005 |
Q: Garry, I'm not sure if this is in your area of expertise, but I'll give it a shot. I have a data ...
A: i know you don't want to hear this, but your only sure way of making a safe repair is to go ahead ...
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| Speakers cutting in and out at low volumes | 2/8/2005 |
Q: I have a 3 amp system that was installed some 9 years ago. I have recently noticed that the ...
A: sounds like the sensitivity of the inputs has changed for some reason. 9 years is a lot for car ...
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| schenatic for bose car power module | 2/7/2005 |
Q: I have an 84 corvette and the front power modules for each speaker are bad. I am looking to a ...
A: sorry, but i have absolutely no idea where to get the schematics other than the chevy dealer. if ...
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| Cart stereo not coming on | 2/7/2005 |
Q: I tried it as you suggested in your answer still no sign of power.I think something is blown in ...
A: if it's an expensive stereo, it might be good to get it repaired at your local auto sound shop. but ...
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| Cart stereo not coming on | 2/5/2005 |
Q: There must have been short circut in wires since stereo is completely dead.It is sony cd changer ...
A: first you must verify it's the wiring; try running temporary power and ground to stereo to make sure ...
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| 94 Ford Explorer Speaker Wiring No Harness | 2/4/2005 |
Q: I am tryin to install a cheap car radio (my old one wouldnt even turn on), there are wires on the ...
A: if you have no wiring harness, you wont be able to hook it up unless you run new wiring. without ...
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| Audio Cassette Player repair | 2/2/2005 |
Q: I have an audio cassette player/recorder that recently failed. It plays and records on standard ...
A: probably a belt or something like that, make sure pinch roller is engaging all the way, sometimes a ...
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| Shorting out. | 1/31/2005 |
Q: I start my car and all my speakers work fine. About 10 minutes later my sub keeps kicking but my ...
A: first thought is you dont have large enough wire for power and ground. ground should be as short as ...
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| GX 1600 Crate amp | 1/29/2005 |
Q: Here are the ratings for my Guitar amp. Thanks for your help, jeff Model: GX-1600H Serial: ...
A: i would still replace the output devices, they're not expensive through st. louis music. they are ...
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| GX 1600 Crate amp | 1/28/2005 |
Q: Gary, the crate 1600, is a guitar amp, it makes no other noise but loud buzz, no output with guitar ...
A: not enough space to go in depth about testing, but i think it's your output devices that are bad. ...
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| GX 1600 Crate amp | 1/27/2005 |
Q: Is there anywhere I can get a wiring schematic for my GX 1600? It started buzzing and now that is ...
A: you might be able to get a schematic through the manufacturer, but most times they only sell them to ...
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| Car Amp/Speakers | 1/17/2005 |
Q: My brother in law (the person that installed my speakers and amp)told me that the amp is taking up ...
A: if you are using an external amp for the rear speakers how do you expect the front to keep up? ALL ...
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| Car Amp/Speakers | 1/16/2005 |
Q: I recently replaced the rear factory speakers in my car with Pioneer 350watt 6x9 speakers. I also ...
A: sounds like your new speakers are a lot more efficient than the factory speakers, in other words the ...
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| Radio is on the fritz | 1/12/2005 |
Q: I have a '89 honda Accord and the stock radio in it dosn't want to stay on a single channel, the ...
A: as cheap as those radios are, why not replace it? you might have a button stuck and the repair cost ...
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| Car Stereo Speakers Repair | 1/5/2005 |
Q: My name is Dan and I have a problem with my car stereo speakers. My stereo's electronic parts work ...
A: check at the stereo first to make sure all connections there are solid and intact, especially all ...
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| stereo | 1/4/2005 |
Q: I accidentally selected a live input on my Pioneer VSX-21 receiver ...
A: sorry to say that the preamp section is probably damaged. only other possibility, if youre lucky, ...
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| FM Stereo Radio Reception | 12/26/2004 |
Q: Garry, We received a Panasonic CD Stereo System for Xmas. However, the "inside" FM radio antenna is ...
A: if you are talking about the twinlead 't' antenna, you wont get much reception, but for best with ...
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| Radio | 12/26/2004 |
Q: I have a 1996 Grand Cherokee. I was driving along one day and all of a sudden my FM didn't work. ...
A: if you have access to another antenna i would try hooking it up just to see, but with suv's, you ...
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| code | 12/22/2004 |
Q: I bought a 1993Toyota Camry from salvage and the stereo is not playing it keep asking for code. ...
A: you're going to have to get model number and any other data off the back of unit, then call a toyota ...
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| pioneer dehp6300 internal amp repair | 12/20/2004 |
Q: I have a p6300 that worked fine untill one day I started my car and the deck was up loud and when ...
A: sounds like output section is damaged. only suggestion is find a nearby, reputable repair shop and ...
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| Car Stereo Repair | 11/13/2004 |
Q: Is it possible to just replace part of the stereo unit that was affected by the water and not the ...
A: i was suggesting replacing the part that got watered. your warranty unfortunately will not cover any ...
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| Television | 11/9/2004 |
Q: I have a 1992 Zenith 46" television and the color has gone out. I was wondering if it would be ...
A: since it's that old, it's hard to decide whether the $300-$900 fees you'll see is worth it or not. ...
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| JVC Reciever Troubleshooting | 11/5/2004 |
Q: Can you get back to me with your thoughts on this. I would really appreciate it. Im working on a ...
A: is it the original faceplate? some units need factory programming assistance to get reinitialized to ...
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| 2000 Grand Caravan | 11/5/2004 |
Q: Do the 2000 Grand Caravans have some sort of device that keeps the volume from going to high? I'm ...
A: stock systems always suck, don't they! sorry took so long to reply, server was down. your new system ...
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| left channel fades out | 9/28/2004 |
Q: i wonder if u can help me out on this problem im having. Ive got a Kenwood high power car stereo ...
A: something's definately wrong with your receiver, suggest removing unit and taking to local repair ...
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| UTOC error of my Sharp MS721 MD player | 9/22/2004 |
Q: It can play the MD well. But can't record to the disk. Every time writing to the TOC, the error ...
A: first try a complete reinitialization, make sure your media is compatable with the recorder, last ...
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| Kenwood amp and sony stereo | 9/21/2004 |
Q: I have a sony x-plod which decided to do just that not long ago... i was tinkering with my 600w ...
A: ouch!! sounds like you blew the power amp circuitry. if it has ic outputs,(stk something printed on ...
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| Blown fuse | 9/7/2004 |
Q: I have a cheap Apex DVD\Surround. And after I moved recently it doen't work, power comes on reads ...
A: sounds like the disc spin motor or drive circuitry is bad. since you said it's a cheap one,(which ...
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| VCR | 8/22/2004 |
Q: Gday I have a old national VCR and want to run my DVD through it because my tv is also ancent. ...
A: your vcr must have automatic line switching, any time something is plugged into the input jacks, ...
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| car radio amp | 8/20/2004 |
Q: We recently installed a new battery in my 1995 Intrepid. Because we had to turn the battery around ...
A: i'm sure it can be repaired but, if it's a factory installed amp your most economical bet is see if ...
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| "puck" sound from '89 Sunbird radio | 8/19/2004 |
Q: I have an '89 Sunbird that had a "screeching" sound when the radio was turned on. I replaced the ...
A: some stereos pop like that when powering up, i'd personally get another type. as far as replacing ...
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| dead car stereo | 8/6/2004 |
Q: I have a Panasonic CQ-DP22 In-Dash CD Player that worked in my boat last year but when I got the ...
A: if it has a doublesided circuit board, you probably have feed through problems, among other things. ...
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| Factory cd player | 7/20/2004 |
Q: Have 97 Gmc van with a factory cd player that shows Error each time I insert A Music CD-r, disk ...
A: players from that era will not play cdr and cdrw discs, if they do at all, consider yourself lucky. ...
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| Using a power inverter at an art fair | 7/13/2004 |
Q: Sorry if this isn't your area of expertise, but I'm not sure where to ask. I need some AC power for ...
A: well the more wattage the unit is, the more power is required from the battery. use as small an ...
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| Korg SDD-3000 | 6/27/2004 |
Q: I recently moved to the UK from the US with all of my music equipment. One of the units is a Korg ...
A: you need to isolate which unit is causing the hum first, by process of elimination, take pieces out ...
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| power turns off | 6/9/2004 |
Q: I have a 1997 cavalier which seems to be doing something weird. When i play my stereo and have the ...
A: sounds like a current problem, have your battery and alternator checked, to prove it, get it to mess ...
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| No sound from Pioneer DEH-P7400 | 4/30/2004 |
Q: I looked all over at the manual. Could not find a way to reset it. Please help. Thanks.Hi, I have ...
A: Sorry, only thing I can think of is to call Pioneer's toll free number, (call 1-800-555-1212 for ...
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| INSTALL XM RADIO | 4/22/2004 |
Q: I had my Alpine CDA-7894 XM radio professionally UNinstalled from my car. I still have all the parts ...
A: There's several things you need to consider when doing something like that. It can be done, as long ...
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| car radio lcd display gone black | 4/12/2004 |
Q: I hope you can help. I have a '98 Ford Explorer with a factory installed dual media audio system ...
A: My expertise is with home style audio, television and pro sound electronics, but I'll try. Most lcd ...
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