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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Toshiba DVD | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba DVD player, Model # SD-K 740 SU When I play almost any movie, the player slows ... A: sounds like it's not the lens but the rail that the lens assembly slides on has gotten sticky. a ... | |
| seeking amplifier advice for 4 ceiling pair speakers | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I want to connect 4 extra pairs of speakers (in other rooms) to a 7.1 system. Research by this ... A: you are going to have to use a variable output on your main receiver such as pre amp out into a ... | |
| CRT TV Audio Problem | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: My Aiwa Colour TV, model No. TV-A2019, has developed audio problems. 1. The audio output from the ... A: that part number doesn't sound right. it should be an 8 0r 10 pin ic, unshielded and away from ... | |
| CRT TV Audio Problem | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: My Aiwa Colour TV, model No. TV-A2019, has developed audio problems. 1. The audio output from the ... A: greetings from virginia! it sounds to me that your EEPROM (electronically eraseable programmable ... | |
| Lithium Varta Microbattery. | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Where can I buy this battery.Radio Shak doesn't have.Thanks! A: Varta Microbattery Inc, White Plains, NY 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue # 120, White Plains, NY, ... | |
| Roland TR-505 Drum Machine Power Problem | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Roland TR-505 drum machine that stopped working. I discovered the lithium cell battery ... A: make sure none of the copper circuitry on the board weren't damaged by the battery leakage, if ... | |
| Hifi Advice on whether to buy new system or add to existing system | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Please can you advise as I currently have a hifi system built up with separate units, amp, cd ... A: purchase a powered subwoofer and you'll be happy. i use the 250 watt radio shack sub and it produces ... | |
| Boombox volume problem | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Sanyo mcd xj790 boombox about six months ago and about two months ago the volume control ... A: sometimes cleaning doesn't work, showing that the pot is bad and needs replacement. it sounds like ... | |
| Ford focus radio 5000 RDS | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I have suffered a battery drain on a Ford Focus which I have finally resolved . on removing the ... A: from what you describe, i'd say it is a fault in the radio. i would consider finding your nearby ... | |
| SONY trinitron TV Blinking twice | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: My SONY Trinitron KV-XJ29M80 suddenly just stopped and now the stand-by light blinks twice.What has ... A: it is in self-protect mode due to a failure anywhere from the audio circuit, vertical output stage, ... | |
| old receiver | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Harman Karden stereo reiever in 1982 that I would like to keep. I am told it is built ... A: yes, get a can of good control cleaner/lube such as de-ox-id, my favorite. all it takes is a little ... | |
| Yamaha AX-700u scratchy bass control | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Yamaha Ax-700u at a garage sale for 10 bucks! The unit works fine except it seems to have ... A: you need to give all your controls (volume, balance, tones,mode select and speakers, any,)a spritz ... | |
| yamaha amp AX-570 | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: i have replaced my old amp with the above-mentioned yamaha;the speakers and connections are the ... A: you need to get a good control cleaner spray, such as de-ox-id, and open unit so you can see control ... | |
| yamaha receiver RX V795a | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Shuts off after short time seems to be the some kind of overload protection circuit have removed ... A: i'd search for a yamaha service center and carefully package it up and ship it to them. might cost ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| '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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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' ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| '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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Audio Systems
Answers by Expert:
Garry S. McLemore
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Expertise
Answer electronic repair questions, tv, vcr, home audio, music electronics (amps, fx processors, keyboards, mixers, guitars)
Experience
10 years consumer electronics, 8 years pro sound and music electronics
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