| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Replacing rear speakers in 06 impala | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I wanna replace the rear speakers in my 06 impala ls. They have no amplifier hooked up to them. The ...
A: Remove the rear seat base, this is usually a couple of screws or clips on the front edge. At the ...
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| 1996 Toyota Camry | 2/11/2007 |
Q: Jumping ahead and not reading the owners manual I disconnected my battery and now my stereo (model ...
A: Automotive working man here :-P I wouldn't dream of telling you to leave it up to a man, heavens ...
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| car audio system problems | 2/11/2007 |
Q: i have had my system for about 3 months now and i biult it myself, (head unit: indash jensen, 2 sony ...
A: Forget the head unit. Forget the subs, I don't think it's the amps. Looks like you have a power ...
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| headunit responce error | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I just recently bought a Kenwood KDC-MR532U headunit. i also have a Kenwood amp and a 10 mtx sub in ...
A: There are two 12v acc outs on some Kenwoods, Like my mask. blue is for amp and blue white for acc, I ...
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| how to install treble | 2/6/2007 |
Q: i have an old sony exploid 500 watt amp. i got some kickers the small ones for high pass, n ...
A: You have a mismatch. The old Sony 500 is not up to all that output at hi volume, 4 x 125 needs 4 x ...
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| amplifier installation | 2/4/2007 |
Q: i have all the wires run and hookeg up properly, but i still don't have power to the amp. i checed ...
A: Amp just needs the basics, this is the correct hook up, anything else, re -do. Main power= heavy ...
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| Neon Lights | 2/4/2007 |
Q: I have 2 15" Pilot Neon Ultralights, and I wanted two know if I could cut off the cigarette lighter ...
A: No. neons need a stable 13.8 dc supply, same reason you cannot fit a dimmer to your florescent in ...
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| Factory radio help | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I installed the new pioneer 4 channel amp to my factory system in my ford f250 and used that purple ...
A: If you went from the radio directly to the speakers and then swapped sides and it is the same that ...
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| Pioneer Super Tuner DVD | 1/31/2007 |
Q: My lights were left on and ran down my battery and I jumped the truck and can't get the player back ...
A: Oh dear Kevin, you have fallen foul of the flat battery / jump start gremlin. NEVER jump a flat ...
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| 2002 focus radio reception | 1/29/2007 |
Q: Worked fine, repaired(by Ford) front end radiator and oil pan and now the reception is poor. Scan ...
A: Sounds like an antenna cable problem. get 6' of wire and stuff the stripped end into the antenna ...
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| loud "pop" when sound cut | 1/25/2007 |
Q: Equipment: Alpine MRP-F450 amplifier, Pioneer speakers, Clarion head unit. I now get a very loud ...
A: Answered your own question really, "When power is suddenly cut to the amplifier (remote turn on ...
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| FM reception loss | 1/17/2007 |
Q: Whenever the remote wire to the amp is hooked up (and has been with 3 different head units) FM ...
A: Ok Jimmy, lets look at his logicly, the radio FM works ok when the amp signal wire is dicinnected ...
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| no picture or anything just beeps | 1/13/2007 |
Q: when i push the power button on the head unit it also beeps but doesnt power on. also non of the ...
A: first off the reverse camera should be powered by the reverse switch output to the reverse lights so ...
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| 76 chevy s-10 pickup | 1/13/2007 |
Q: i dont know what type of radio was in before, when we bought it, there wasnt any, and i put in two ...
A: This link will take you to the GM adobe page. http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/GM-Wiring.pdf ...
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| 76 chevy s-10 pickup | 1/13/2007 |
Q: i am trying to put a new cassette player in, there was no radio when i bought it. the wires in the ...
A: Bit vague to say the least, make of truck is irrelevent but make and model of cassette plyer would ...
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| wiring? | 1/10/2007 |
Q: i have a 4000w lanzar amp with two 2000w plye subwoofers how do i install it? i have no clue what i ...
A: First your amp is too big for the woofers,(or the woofers are too small for the amp), you should ...
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| amps | 1/9/2007 |
Q: how do i bridge a 4way amp to make it a 2 way amp
A: Some amps are brigable, other are not. if yours is then it will show on the side of the case above ...
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| help plez | 1/6/2007 |
Q: ok i have recently installed a 795 watt jenson amp hooked up to 2 kicker ds693 3-way series 6x9s ...
A: Justin, Basic rule of thumb is speakers should be rated 50% over MAX amp output, sounds like you ...
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| Loss of Low End/ Bass Rear Speakers | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Hey. I've been planning on replacing my factory CD player in my 1996 Chrysler Town and Country, ...
A: Is the "spare" connector a RCA "phono" lead? If so it could go to an amp, anyway, using the std text ...
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| 2 amps | 1/5/2007 |
Q: i am puttin a system in my extended cab truck and was wondering how i go about hooking to amps up at ...
A: I use an Alpine fader so I can not only power two amps from one RCA pair of leads but alter the ...
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| 6 cd changer | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 Ford Explorer, with a stock in dash 6 cd changer. Today I went to load a cd into the ...
A: Never force anything, you will break it. Remove the changer and undo the small screws holding the ...
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| no sound in front left speaker, others are fine. | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 honda civic ex coupe and it's been working fine. Except for the fact that the front ...
A: Sounds like a fault in the cable from radio to drivers side speaker, check by popping of the ...
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| echoing | 1/2/2007 |
Q: i have a major alternator whine that i still have a problem fixing but it is not as bad as it use to ...
A: If a system is correctly installed there should be no need for any filters and there will no whining ...
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| Volvo - Pioneer radio/CD | 1/1/2007 |
Q: 1991 Volvo 240, Pioneer DEH1800, 4 speakers already installed, previously had Pioneer unit ...
A: Amps are only needed if the head unit (like my DEH900RDS) doesn't have any outputs other that RCAs ...
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| Wiring two amps | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I want to hook up a separate amplifier for my midrange speakers. The only problem is that I only ...
A: I would recommend using a fader unit such as I have in my show car, it's made by Alpine or Pioneer, ...
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| head unit power problem | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I have a 2005 Ford F150. I just replaced the factory head unit with a Pioneer DEH-P4800MP unit. ...
A: This is due to the difference in Ford wiring and ISO DIN wiring on all modern radios and the problem ...
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| stereo problems | 12/25/2006 |
Q: I have a GMC 1985 truck. The stereo (after market) works but cuts itself off when I reach a certain ...
A: Check the speedo is not connected to the radio and the correct feed wires have power, best to have a ...
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| Stereo works but not the cd player | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I have a 2000 toyota camry and the stereo that it has it came with the car but for the past 2 days ...
A: The problem is either dirt or a lump of grott in the CD head unit and the laser cannot read the ...
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| Bedroom Acoustics | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I'm the mom of a budding young rock star- my son Jimmy. He's 15. He just got his new giant Ibanez ...
A: I don't know anything about this home stuff, I work on cars. But my brother-in-law Jens is the boss ...
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| Car Stereo | 12/20/2006 |
Q: My friend installed a JVC stereo into my 2004 Cavalier. Lately the subs have been going out off and ...
A: Odds on you have blown a fuse, in-line on the radio harness, in the back of the stereo (red 10amp), ...
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| Car antenna problem | 12/20/2006 |
Q: Recently bought a power antenna for my car. After it was fitted by the supplier (Auto One) - it ...
A: The antenna is just a steel rod that picks up RF, or as we call it in the trade, "a twig", sticking ...
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| 97 seabring radio | 12/16/2006 |
Q: i purchased a used 97 seabring convertable and the radio only plays in 1 speaker. i pulled the unit ...
A: Best follow the text below, it will save time and smoking dash board. This is the URL link to ...
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| CD player | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have a 1978 FJ 40 Toyota Landcruiser and I want to put a CD player in the locking center console ...
A: Answer, ANY. The CD is drawn into the slot by a kinda roller thingy and when in position the centre ...
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| Infinty stock in my eclipse | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have an 03 eclipse and they have the infinty speakers and cd player in them. But also they have ...
A: Why by pass the amp??? But..... The amp has a low level input from the radio (RCA leads) and high ...
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| Radio static | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I have a 98 chevrolet pickup and a 99 Tahoe. Both have radio static when the engines are running. ...
A: Strange that BOTH vehicles have the same problem?? Anyway, first I.A. it's usually due to bad earths ...
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| 2003 FORD FOCUS BLANKRUPT RADIO | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I just purchased a 2003 Ford Focuses with the Blankrupt single CD player Stereo(Part 7642310310) ...
A: New one on me! It is one of those occassions where guessing at a distance is not a lot of use and it ...
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| Re: question on 18 Nov 06 | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I asked you a question on the 18 Nov and failed to tell you the make of the stereo!! Unfortunately ...
A: "Dolby" is a technology not a make, below is an address for the Dolby site relative to car radios ...
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| 2001 xterra in dash 6 cd player | 12/11/2006 |
Q: The display window shows Error 3. The cd player will not function at all. Any idea what Error 3 ...
A: Knowing the car doesn't help my friend as it is merely a host for the radio that supplies the ...
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| stereo sound just stopped | 12/10/2006 |
Q: Well i just bought this 1999 chevy tahoe and the stereo sounded fine, and then I was driving down ...
A: Dough!, strange one, really a hands on test is needed to be on the ball but at a guess, I fear it ...
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| amp is on, but no sound | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I have an 800 watt Sony amp hooked up to 2 12" Kicker comp vr2's. The system hasn't failed me yet, ...
A: One of two things spring to mind. One; power from head unit on signal (acc)lead, check voltage ...
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| Installing a jensen tape deck to a 280zx | 12/8/2006 |
Q: Well i have a 1979 280ZX and i want to put a Jensen Tape deck into it. In the 280zx the audio system ...
A: Well, what you should have done is bought a Nissan to DIN adaptor harness from www.autotoys.com , ...
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| wiring | 12/7/2006 |
Q: Hey Peter, what are your thoughts on speakers mounted in the ceiling? DougHi Peter, I'm finishing ...
A: Not too good, each speaker really needs an enclosure of it's own to avoid sounding muffled, also as ...
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| wiring | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I'm finishing my basement and would like to rewire for surround sound etc. I'd like to possible ...
A: Not quite sure how it got into the auto audio category but I am a bit of a home cinema buff and do ...
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| wiring for stereo | 12/5/2006 |
Q: whats the color code for the speakers on a 86 oldsmobile? i just got a 86 oldsmobile and i wanted ...
A: -86 olds is an American car and I said no American car specifics, however speaker wires are easy, ...
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| CAR RADIO SHUTS OFF | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I should have said the radio doesn't actually blow any fuses, it just doesn't come on. When you ...
A: Sounds like there is a short on a speaker wire or the command signal lead to the antennae or amp and ...
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| amplifier | 12/4/2006 |
Q: have 87 maxima. installed a cd,speakers,yadda-just fine. added an amp and speaker box. wrkd fine ...
A: I think the sentence, "worked fine when installed then put the electric seat back in", is the key. ...
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| truble turnin on | 12/3/2006 |
Q: i install an alpine head unit to a 93 grand marquis everything was color coded so i had no proble ...
A: Not a lot to go on but,,,, Have you checked the leads for power with a test probe, meter or lamp at ...
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| CAR RADIO SHUTS OFF | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I recently fitted a cd player into my wife's hyundai (can't recall the make at present). Everything ...
A: weird one this, if a fuse blows then there is a problem between the fuse and ground via the unit, in ...
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| CAR SYSTEM | 12/3/2006 |
Q: hey how is it going..i have a lil problem iam installing a sub and an amp into a 2005 altima i have ...
A: doing well thanks. (well apart from the unemployment, arthritis, and mortgage increases. etc.) ;-) I ...
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| acessory in dash single/multi cd player | 12/2/2006 |
Q: My 2001 Honda civic LX US sedan has Honda factory installed radio/cassette palyer.Can i install a ...
A: not normally is the answer, As you didn't indicate what radio model is installed, (they fit a few ...
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| Car Audio | 12/2/2006 |
Q: Hey, I have a 99 Dodge Ram pickup and my car radio won't turn on no matter what. It seems like ...
A: Take one good radio, earth it, provide power to BOTH power leads (poss and acc) and it WILL work, ...
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| bought used car and stereo has odd crackle | 12/1/2006 |
Q: i just bought a used 1989 Saab and it has a pretty new alpine stereo installed. it works great ...
A: This almost certainly a fault in the power supply or earth, I would pop the unit out but leave it ...
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| Stereo will not come on after battery chage | 12/1/2006 |
Q: Peter - SOS from down the road in Bristol: I had the battery changed on my '96 Saab 9000, and now ...
A: I now live in Marbella, so bit more than "down the road" :-) Sounds like you have lost one of the ...
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| my 2001 ford taurus | 12/1/2006 |
Q: Hey I was hooking up my subwoofer and amp to my stock system but somehow when i was bringing the ...
A: Not quite sure what you have done here from what you have written, I think you are saying you were ...
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| pioneer clock settings? | 11/30/2006 |
Q: My daughter bought a car with a pioneer sterio in it. How do you set the clock? It is MODEL # deh 6.
A: http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products/25/121/61/overview.html?__QSUB=5 is where you will see all ...
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| car system | 11/30/2006 |
Q: i have a 2000 honda accourd and i have the factorie cd player and am tring to install a system and i ...
A: You don't, is the simple answer. Never "cut into" a wire or harness. use an adaptor harness from a ...
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| 2000 dakota head unit replacement | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Thanx for the reply.Unfortunatly it did not help.I suspect that there is an amp somewhere as ...
A: I think you are over complicating the issue. use the AA battery as in the test text and if you hear ...
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| Code | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Hello i work for a car dealership and we have took in a car that has a Kenwood touch screen in it ...
A: Could be bad news, I have a Kenwwod and it requires a seperate (un replaceable) dongle code ...
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| 206 stereo/cd player 98 model | 11/29/2006 |
Q: On the dash monted display it says the the radio is out and the cdc is also out when i scroll ...
A: Not too much to go on here but if you have a NEW head unit then it should be "plug and play" as they ...
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| little to no fm/am reception | 11/29/2006 |
Q: i installed an aftermarket stereo to a 2000 bmw 328i. i first had problems figurin out out how to ...
A: Sounds like the sort of installation I spent ages putting right. Never hack off the cars connector, ...
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| ground problem | 11/28/2006 |
Q: i have a 1000/1 jl amp and 2 t1 rockford fosgate subs i had them working perfect for about a day and ...
A: I don't think it is a case of wiring "gone bad" they tend to work or not but it could be that the ...
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| Setting time on Pioneer DEH-2700? | 11/28/2006 |
Q: How do I set the time on this car stereo? I've tried every button and combination of buttons, but ...
A: According to the model info you have given me, DEH-2700 (R or RB?) it dosen't have a clock function? ...
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| Jensen CD335X | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Every time I turn on the stereo, the volume is programed to 48. I have to turn it down every time. ...
A: Press PWR button for three seconds to set turn on volume. For a manual go to ...
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| auto electrical problem | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Sir, I know this is not an audio question, but it is auto electrical, and I would really appreciate ...
A: Buzzer is causing fluctuations in the tacho signal. In all honesty, BIN IT! By the time the oil ...
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| distorting 6x9 | 11/27/2006 |
Q: They are 350W max pioneer's. When I play them at low sound levels the tweeters on them play a lot of ...
A: I cannot put my finger on it from here but have you checked the input level on the amp? Needs to be ...
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| Memory Wiring | 11/26/2006 |
Q: Just purchased a new stereo called Insignia. I'm trying to install this into my 2001 Honda Civic ...
A: Usual problem is the two power wires to the radio, possitive and accossory get swapped over. The ...
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| cd problems | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I have just bought a car and the cd player is brilliant, problem is, it only works when the engine ...
A: Usual problem is the two power wires to the radio, possitive and accossory get swapped over. The ...
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| Skoda Superb head unit | 11/26/2006 |
Q: Peter, I am trying to connect an amp to my standard superb head unit which will run a bass tube in ...
A: Ah Skodas, I have had 8 of them, great cars. As you didn't say which of the several head units that ...
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| Re: 2003 Honda Accord - Radio Console LIght | 11/25/2006 |
Q: I have a 2003 HOnda Accord EX. The radio console which is a LCD panel just went out. The radio and ...
A: Oh dear, back light has gone and it's a bit more than a just a lamp, not too much to be done usually ...
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| No power to CD Deck | 11/25/2006 |
Q: Ok I have a 2003 GMC sonoma and im trying to install a Kenwood Deck. I have bought the apropriate ...
A: weired one this, the only thing I can surgest is double check the leads, make sure the power and ...
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| head unit | 11/25/2006 |
Q: i recently switched out a stock head unit out of a 91 camry with a alpine 9856 and also put in two ...
A: I think you having a problem seeing the wood for the trees. Take the suspect unit out and hook it up ...
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| How do I remove a 2003 Accord radio? | 11/25/2006 |
Q: Just looking for some advise on how to remove my 2003 car stereo from the dash.
A: It really would be best left to an installer as it is built in, BUT if you are feeling brave then ...
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| 2000 dakota head unit replacement | 11/24/2006 |
Q: pioneer dehp3800mp replaced stock head unit...not marked infinity cannot get any sound unit ...
A: The answer is,,,, something simple. below is my instant experts guide to installing, follow it step ...
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| Car Radio in Garden | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I have just built a large deck in the garden and wondered if it was possible to use an old car head ...
A: I made one from an old toolbox once, small 12v alarm battery inside, 12v and acc leads connected ...
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| Pioneer wont power up | 11/24/2006 |
Q: Hey i was in my car and i tried starting up my car and the pioneer radio wont turn on what should ...
A: First check the fuse box for a bown fuse, anything else in the car not working? If they are all OK ...
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| Static in my car stereo | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I have a 2003 Honda Civic LX 2dr and I had a Pioneer stereo installed back at the beginning of the ...
A: I wouldn't be surprised if it was the black box that connects the antenna to the heated rear window ...
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| amps not turning on | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I have a alpine head unit and two rockford fosgate amps, one for the subs one for the speakers. With ...
A: First off I don't know if everything was ok before so I assume it was. I also assume you have the ...
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| Town & Country Radio resetting. | 11/19/2006 |
Q: "I have a 2003 Chrysler Town & Country with the Mopar Alpine Navigation system. Every time I turn ...
A: Do a simple voltage test (meter or bulb) on the Permanent (+30) live wire at the radio connector ...
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| Car audio | 11/19/2006 |
Q: My car has a radio that works when hhoked up directly to a test speaker. When hooked up to the car ...
A: Not a lot to go on here, no make, model, (radio or car,) amps or no amps??? Do all 4 channels work ...
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| Ford factory radio | 11/18/2006 |
Q: Sorry to bother you, I have a '95 ford escort, a fuse went so that's replaced but the radio code ...
A: Small problem, you didn't say what radio is fitted. Ford don't make radios so I hope it's a Philips ...
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| monsoon stereo in vw passat | 11/18/2006 |
Q: my monsoon stereo in my passat just turned off. I took it to the dealership and they reset it, ...
A: It would be unusual for the pins to wear out unless the radio was in and out like a fiddler's elbow. ...
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| Toyota radio power wire | 11/18/2006 |
Q: on a late model toyota radio 2002 what color is 12v power to radio ?
A: What radio???? This is the most common Toyota colours,12v = blue/yellow Peter TOYOTA PWR MEM ...
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| Amplifier | 11/15/2006 |
Q: i have a 2000 Taurus which i just got. I have had a truck which i had a system in since i owned it ...
A: Your power lead should be rated at least 50% over requirement, so if you have a total of 400w amp (4 ...
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| Acura/BOSE AM/FM/Cassette with 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer - Access Code | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I recently found that if the battery cables are removed, this action resets the radio unit into a ...
A: unfortunately you have the short straw, the radio MUST be reset by a Bose dealer once the radio has ...
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| New CD Deck In 1995 Ford Taurus SHO | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I am replacing my stock radio in my car for a brand new Dual CD Deck, and I cannot figure out which ...
A: Oops! I think it's 99% sure you have popped a fuse, check out the fuse box as they are on the same ...
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| subwoofer amplifier | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I have a sony amplifier that worked fine for a long time...Then it stoped working. I noticed that ...
A: Could be, but I would check out the speaker outputs before binning it. Remove the speaker cables and ...
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| Aiwa CDC-X227 | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I have an Aiwa CDC-X227 and the harness that I have that fits into the stereo may or may not be the ...
A: All Awia use ISO DIN plugs, 8 for speakers and an 8 pin for power as below. DIN connections are. ...
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| Cd player wiring | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I took out the old radio and used the old wiring it seemed to be good still. I can get power to the ...
A: could it be you havn't got a 12v signal to an amp from the head unit? Failing that,,,,, scratch ...
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| Pontiac Monsoon CD Static | 11/10/2006 |
Q: The radio plays fine but when I play a CD it sounds staticy. Can you help? Thanks!
A: On a 2006 car you shouldn't have any problems and of course the car is still under warrenty, so be ...
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| amp causes speakers to pop | 11/9/2006 |
Q: a friend of mine has an 800w amp when it's hooked up it works fine until you either turn the volume ...
A: I could use a bit more than "a 800w amp pops" please. Speaker spec? Head unit make and model? ...
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| JVC CD Receiver | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I have the JVC Receiver KD-AR5000 touch screen. My problem is it won't play my cd's right know. It ...
A: KD-AR5000, kool piece of kit, BUT,, prone to CD lazer head misalignment, ribbon cable breakage ...
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| Dodge Inifity Radio | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I changed out the Inifity Radio in a 95 Dodge Ram, bought the mounting Adapter, Wiring Harness and ...
A: The "relay" is a bypass filter. sounds like they are active ones and require their own power, check ...
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| Audi 100 radio Power | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I just purchase a 1992 Audi 100 for my son to drive. This is the first car I have owned where the ...
A: This one crops up a lot on German cars, I had an Audi 80 sport, bit older than yours by 20 years, ...
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| noise coming from the stereo | 11/8/2006 |
Q: i have a 96 accord and just put an equalizer and extra amp in. there are noise coming from the ...
A: Without seeing the set up and knowing what you have wired up where it is difficult to even guess at ...
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| No Sound | 11/7/2006 |
Q: No problem Peter I appreciate your help. I have all my speakers hooked up to the deck, and the sub ...
A: :-) OK lets forget the amp and sub, as there doesn't seem to be anything wrong there, it's working ...
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| cd player cutting out | 11/6/2006 |
Q: We have a Pioneer cd player in our truck - it worked fine for awhile but now the cd player cuts out ...
A: CD players get a rouh time, a trucks dash is a fairly rough location. check for dirty lazer head, ...
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| Car antenna | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I have a 1996 Nissan Altima and I just now got the radio to work. My question is. When I put in ...
A: A weird one this! three wires from antenna, 12v live, 12v radio signal and earth. 12v OUT from ...
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| CD Player Will Not Eject | 11/4/2006 |
Q: Lee, Hello, I have a JVC CD Player in my vehicle, and it is, of course, an aftermarket headunit. ...
A: Remove head unit and disconnect, remove any small screws that may be holding on the cover and lift ...
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| subs | 11/4/2006 |
Q: i had my suv worked on and my subs do hit like they used 2 whats Wrong i have to turn the radio ...
A: If I didn't know better I would say you had the "mute" button" switched on or the "phone mute" wire ...
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| 1996 cherokee ltd head unit install | 11/4/2006 |
Q: Im trying to install a clarion head unit in my 96 cherokee . 'i am not getting any sound out of my ...
A: There is only one way to fit an aftermarket head unit and retain the factory extras and that's with ...
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| Need help hooking up car audio | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I have a 95 chevy cavalier and am replacing the old radio unit with a newer radio.I downloaded the ...
A: Back to square one, should have used an adaptor harness, but anyway, horse bolted and all that ...
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| regarding my Home theater | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I have a DHC FL5d model home theater from Sony systems. It has been now one and half year i have ...
A: What car is this in? your in the car audio repair section! But.....I have a Philips home cinema ...
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| No Radio Sound? | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I have just bought a Merc A Class that came with a sony cdx m8800. CD works fine but I do not get ...
A: I too have a Mercedes A Class, a 2001 A170 CDi Elegance auto with Becker audio 30 ASP sat nav., (as ...
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| Radio/Tail Light Problem 90 cutlass ciera | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I just installed an aftermarket cd player in my gf's 90 ciera after finishing i noticed the gauge ...
A: Illumination wire on a radio should be a panel dimmer, if not connected radio panel light stays as ...
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| 98 mercury sable | 10/31/2006 |
Q: i have a 98 mercury sable i installed a sony xplod cd black face cd player in it yesterday ...
A: So many questions on Xplods, ?? Sounds like the amp is "clipping" due to being overdriven by a more ...
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| continuity | 10/30/2006 |
Q: what is a continuity? thank you
A: Asif, Really? O.K. continuity is the uninterrupted connection between two points. You put a wire on ...
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| Car audio sound quality tracks | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I just upgraded my car audio and I was wondering which albums/tracks should i get to test the ...
A: you can buy test CDs for sound offs but without test equipment as used at such events,,, useless. ...
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| Audio Wiring diagram 99 ford windstar | 10/28/2006 |
Q: The radio is a stock dual din radio. I am installing a new single din Lilliput touch screen unit. It ...
A: These are the only "generic" Ford colours I have on file. MEM 12v perm. live green/Yellow ACC ...
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| car stereo | 10/27/2006 |
Q: ok....i have a 1986 Honda accord.....i changed out the stereo and put in some subs and an ...
A: Sounds like you have screwed up the head unit installation. Check you have the 12v live and the 12 ...
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| Distortion above a certain audio level | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have a 1984 toyota landcruiser that I've put a pioneer headunit in. originally it had a clarion, ...
A: Lot of head scratching going on here, If you have swapped the head unit from Clarion to Pioneer then ...
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| car stereo radio sound gone weird! | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me, as I cant find anythin on the internet about this specifically! Basically, ...
A: Well not much to go on so back to what I say in my profile, "it's not magic, just logic". Works ok ...
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| 97 camry wiring diagram | 10/23/2006 |
Q: replaced factory radio with after market radio i need the wiring diagram to properly hook up ...
A: Didn't know the harness had been vandalised, (Oh why do they do it?) Below is an instant experts ...
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| car radio | 10/23/2006 |
Q: the sound on my radio has suddenly stopped what could be the problem ?
A: Any chance you might have done something elsewhere in the car, even use the ciggy lighter, that may ...
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| 98 ford windstar srs | 10/22/2006 |
Q: what is the wiring diagram/pattern for installing a non-factory stereo system?
A: The simple answer is to buy a Ford to ISO harness as all decent modern radios are ISO DIN these ...
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| 97 camry wiring diagram | 10/22/2006 |
Q: replaced factory radio with after market radio i need the wiring diagram to properly hook up
A: What radio? is it a DIN fitting? The radio will come with a wiring diagram so you need to know the ...
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| Radio fuse block | 10/21/2006 |
Q: Alright, one day i came home from school the radio was working fine. I went out and turned my car ...
A: You are going about it in the right way, one by one disconnect each circuit on that fuse line, if ...
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| put a tv in a car | 10/20/2006 |
Q: Lee yes my question is how to put a television in a car?
A: What TV, What car, what screens required and where, DVD or just TV ? (and don't forget must NOT be ...
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| which wire goes to the speackers from the radio in a 96 chevy tahoe | 10/19/2006 |
Q: which wire goes to the speakers from the radio in a 96 chevy tahoe
A: The answer is.... the speaker wires! two per speaker, 8 in all. Fitting a radio to an unknown ...
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| installing an amp and a subwoofer to a stock system in a 99 chevy blazer | 10/19/2006 |
Q: Ok so I'm wondering if its possible to hook up an amplifier and a subwoofer to a stock deck in my ...
A: As the amp has both high and low level inputs you can either run RCAs from the back of your head ...
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| kenwood stereo | 10/19/2006 |
Q: This radio is in a 96 gmc jimmy. It plays good on FM stations. If I try to listen to an AM station ...
A: Sounds like interference on AM which is far more susceptible to it than FM which is one reason why ...
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| CAR RADIO CD2010X | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY CD PLAYER JUST SHUT OFF AND NOW IT WONT TURN ON AND WHEN YOU ...
A: The fact you have the red light blinking means you have perm 12v live to the set as this a normal ...
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| Stereo lights up but won't play or eject cd. | 10/18/2006 |
Q: We've just had to mess with our car battery and in the process seem to have done something bad to ...
A: What can one say, ooops? I think yo may have fried it, did you jump start the car at anytime? That ...
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| putting a CD head unit into a 1997 Honda Acoord | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I have a 1997 Honda Accord EX 6 speaker (2 deck, 2 door and 2 tweeters in the front). How do I put ...
A: Only one way to do a "proper job" and that is to buy an adaptor harness that goes between the stock ...
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| Automotive Electrical Short | 10/17/2006 |
Q: Went to replace a non-working dome lamp bulb and now dome and radio do not work. How do I track ...
A: Always back pedal to the last time everything worked. remove the dome light bulb, any change? If so ...
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| Installation of car stereo | 10/15/2006 |
Q: we have a 1997 nissan maxima and I was trying to figure out how to remove the old radio/cassett ...
A: Not a car I am familiar with but as a rule Japanese cars have the radio built in behind the facia in ...
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| car battery for system | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I have a 750 cca 940 ca car battery and it drains because of my system. I have two ten inch subs ...
A: I would fit a separate high capacity battery (at least 75 amp hour) with a split charge relay just ...
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| Acident damaged radio | 10/14/2006 |
Q: My 1994 Mercedes SL320 was strongly rear ended causing $8,000 damage. Electronically related, the ...
A: Problem with electricity is it can do a great deal of damage in a fraction of a split second ...
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| aiwa head unit into honda civic | 10/14/2006 |
Q: 5 lsi 1992 and i am trying to fit an aiwa car cd stereo into it, i have a bit of a problem as the ...
A: I would STRONGLY suggest you wire the car up for ISO DIN plus and then ALL ISO DIN head units will ...
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| car audio installation | 10/14/2006 |
Q: that should help me alot. another question i had is with the new deck im putting in, it came with ...
A: Probably if I knew what make and model radio you have I could tell you ;-) Usually speakers are ...
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| cd does not eject from car CD player | 10/14/2006 |
Q: Can I know how to fix this problem with my Kenwood car CD player installed in my 97 olds achieva SL. ...
A: Radio CD players have a constant use life of about three years before becoming a pain in the butt, ...
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| 2000 Honda Accord factory stereo CD problem | 10/13/2006 |
Q: The factory-installed CD player in my 2000 Honda Accord EX Coupe is performing poorly. After approx. ...
A: I think you have answered your own question really. Dirt, damp and viabration is a killer for head ...
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| car audio installation | 10/12/2006 |
Q: im installing a new deck in my car, and i need the wiring colors, it is an 87 oldsmobile cutlass ...
A: Don't know anyone with this info going back that far so I attach below the, "I don't have a clue, ...
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| powering up a DEH-1750 pioneer head unit | 10/12/2006 |
Q: im having trouble trying to get a new head unit to power up, i had just pilled out the factory head ...
A: Probably got a wire crossed.(unless you have fried the little fuse next to the connector block on ...
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| amp was on, but now wont turn back on | 10/11/2006 |
Q: i just installed my kenwood execlon amp last night, and i had the sub hooked up and everything ...
A: Dan, Hi What you are missing is a 12v test lamp, meter or probe. Check for 12v perm' live on the ...
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| hook up head unit | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have an 84 Cavalier and I labeled all of the wires,then cut and connected them, head unit ...
A: So you’re the guy with the 84 cavalier ;-) I think you have gone about it a bit wrong and miss wired ...
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| Adding security mods to my viper system? | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have a 99 chevrolet TAHOE, and I have the Viper 791XV remote start system and I just ordered the ...
A: Sorry chap, all double Dutch to me, none of this stuff, including the vehicle, is used over here. ...
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| popping speakers | 10/10/2006 |
Q: it was the head unit. I swapped the RCAs at the HU and the popping switched speakers. So I moved ...
A: You can fit a fader from one pair of RCA to two pairs out, I have done it on my car with the rear ...
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| popping speakers | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I am running a 12 powered by a 150W amp, and 2 6x9s powered by a 100W amp. The input for the amps ...
A: First double check you haven't gotten crossed up in the swap over. We need to check to see where ...
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| Sub amp with on/off switch | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I have 2 car audio amps that I plan to install into my carm or rather pay someone to install them ...
A: You have three wires apart from the RCA and speaker wires on an amp, Earth, Live 12v and 12v acc ...
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| whine though the speakers | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I also have 2 10" subs. My question is that I get a whine though the speakers. I have my power and ...
A: I assume you mean when the engine is running? What you can hear is alternator whine. Make sure your ...
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| Radio Static after installing new CD deck | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I recently installed a new Pioneer DEH 4800 CD player in my 2002 chrysler sebring and now the radio ...
A: You definetnly have an antenna problem, double check your coax cable and connections from end to ...
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| FORD Explorer 2003 | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I have Ford Explorer with Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD. I have bought Motorola hands free ...
A: Power Black plug With catch on top work from right to left. Pin 7 marked on plug with a 7 Pin ...
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| WIRING | 10/8/2006 |
Q: THIS ISN'T REALLY STEREO RELATED BUT IT INVOLVES WIRING I HAVE REPLACED THE LIGHTS INSIDE MY CAR ...
A: Yo Leo, All good to me mate, Interior lights work by neg contact switches with the light ...
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| Bose Stereo Nissan Pathfinder | 10/8/2006 |
Q: My 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has a 6 disc changer and all I get is a clicking noise now when I insert a ...
A: Sounds like is either a dirty head or a tracking problem, the machine is having problems finding the ...
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| Citroen stereo | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I've a M reg Citroen ZX and the stereo has died. There are three dashes on the display which ...
A: My physic powers have gone again and you didn't tell me what model is fitted in your ZX, they fitted ...
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| Ford traffic 3000 radio | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Dont know if you can help me? Recently had the car broke into and the cd player stolen.I wish to put ...
A: Ya didn't say what car so Im shooting in the dark, but below is enough to get you sorted I hope. ...
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| Suddenly no sound | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I have a JVC CD player installed in my 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It worked fine then one day I ...
A: The only way to test is on the bench, thereby eliminating the car from the equation which you say ...
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| car audio | 10/6/2006 |
Q: i have a 1994 ford escort LX, i put a MP3 Cd player after market in it, and now there is no audio, i ...
A: Strange one this and a bit vague in the question, remember I cannot see what you do. Assuming you ...
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| Sony Cd player blanked out | 10/4/2006 |
Q: 1998 Ford Mustang I dont know the exact model, but it is a Sony X-Plod cd head unit (discontinued) ...
A: Sounds like a gradual breakdown in the ribbon cable between the screen/control section and the main ...
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| car stereo | 10/3/2006 |
Q: have 1998 grand prix has bosse stereo alternator was replaced so battery was disconected have a ...
A: Sorry can't help. the whole point of coded radios is if you don't know the code your stuffed! Also ...
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| Intermittent Power Issues | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I recently installed a Sony receiver in my Ford truck and the power to the unit has been ...
A: You are gona have to pull the unit agin. The problem lies in the accessory or ignition wire ...
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| removing and wireing | 10/2/2006 |
Q: hey i have a ford zx2 2002. I want to get a stereo that will have more amps and the stereo on this ...
A: The 4 holes take a standard prong removal tool, bit like a couple of 4" 'U' shaped wires about the ...
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| Installing a JVC cd player | 10/1/2006 |
Q: i got a JVC cd player from my friend and he gave me the harness with it, i lost the harness he gave ...
A: Assuming you have the radios harness the text below will get you sorted, Good luck Peter THE ...
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| Wiring Harness and Installation Kit | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I have a 93 Potiac Grand Prix LE. I want to remove the factory radio and replace it with a Kenwood ...
A: Sorry I am not a shop but I would doubt a 1993 car would be listed, it's not in the 2006 autoleads ...
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| rewirering to a seperate battery | 9/29/2006 |
Q: Ok i have a 2001 ford explorer sport and all my wireing is hooked up on the batt under the hood...i ...
A: Easy one at last, ;_) 280033378242 is the ebay number of the relay I would reccomend. 75a 12v You ...
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| Rear Speakers for 1998 Honda accord not working | 9/28/2006 |
Q: i need help with the rear speakers of my car. The front speakers by the driver and passengers side ...
A: Time to get under the dash. disconect the front and rear speakers from the radiom swap over the ...
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| Pioneer super tuner III | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Pioneer super tuner III was given to me by a friend, no manual, How do you set the clock? Tried all ...
A: Sorry Ron, Super tuner III means not a thing here. Model number, as in DEH-P77DH possibly? Usually ...
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| car radio locked | 9/25/2006 |
Q: i have tried to disconnect the battery again for the radio to reset itself but nothing happened the ...
A: There were several radios fitted to the Pug 306 but as far as I know all of them should come on with ...
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| Speaker Whine | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I have a problem with my 11-year old Range Rover car stereo. The front left door speakers develop a ...
A: First thing to do is isolate the problem before you can identify it. You will need to access the ...
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| wiring problems at installation | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I have a Lexus es300 1993. I removed the factory cassette player but I am having trouble with the ...
A: The Kenwood has standard wiring (I have two myself) with a 16 pin plug but the car is unknown to me. ...
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| Car Stereo Not Working | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I drive a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant with a factory stereo. I just had the car repaired with a new ...
A: Skip the first two sentences and substitute for " battery was disconnected”, That’s why the word ...
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| 2004 Aftermarket radio DIY | 9/21/2006 |
Q: So, with this setup, is there nothing to worry about as far as the loss of warning lights/chimes ...
A: I wouldn't know about the (annoying) lights and chimes but according to the company you should ...
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| 2004 Aftermarket radio DIY | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I have a 2004 Impala And want to install a Pioneer DEH-P5800. I have these accessories: Metra 801858 ...
A: Just checked out http://www.metrawireharness.com/index.php And it seems you have it all covered. ...
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| no sound from speakers | 9/21/2006 |
Q: 92 lincoln continental, hooking up an aftermarket deck i got it turned on but there is no noise ...
A: Shooting in the dark here, Make and model of car is insignificant as all it does is hold the stuff ...
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| Installing Speakers | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I have a '91 Nissan Maxima and a friend of mine and I are trying to install the speakers in the car ...
A: Omar, Hi. Loadsa information missing here for me to help. Speakers, what size and where do you want ...
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| Nokia Car Kit into Ford Explorer | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I want to install a Nokia Car Kit into my 01/1998 Ford Explorer. I guess there is some way to mute ...
A: This depends soley on the head unit used, some units have a "phone mute" wire, usually white, this ...
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| car Stereo Problem | 9/19/2006 |
Q: you said that you didn't know the make of the car, it is a Peugeot 206, 1998. I hope that may ...
A: '98 Pug 206 had weired wiring, (well french cars in general, I know I had two Citroens), lotsa wires ...
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| car Stereo Problem | 9/19/2006 |
Q: When I connect my car stereo to the car, it switches on fine. But when I put it on cd player mode, ...
A: Without more to go on, i.e. make, model of unit, car? It's a bit difficult, so I can only reply in ...
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| JVC cd reciever | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I recently installed a JVC cd reciever into a 2000 chrysler grand voyager. Everything works fine ...
A: JVC? what? All you can do is check the three lives and earth. Which are; 12v permenant 12v ...
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| Kenwood CD Stereo model KRC 208S | 9/16/2006 |
Q: 1 How to remove above theft proof unit from 1988 Chevrolet Astro Van ? 2 How to remove cassett ...
A: Theft proof eh? no such thing but if it's the model I think it is do you have the security dark blue ...
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| removing stock car stereo | 9/15/2006 |
Q: How do I remove a stock stereo from a 1997 Nissian Maxima?
A: The head unit is screwed in behind the facia so remove the screws holding the front panel of the ...
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| jbl amp wiring | 9/14/2006 |
Q: do you have the wiring schemactics for this set up trying to add bigger anps to my 92 tbird sc I ...
A: Don't retain the factory amp. replace it as a swap out. You cannot use the high power speaker wires ...
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| 1997 Honda Accord Coupe EX Audio and Security | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I had to replace the battery in my car and need to find the serial number on the stereo unti so that ...
A: Check out ebay for people selling code busters, fraction of what you would pay a dealer to use the ...
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| center lock problem | 9/12/2006 |
Q: mine opens from the drivers side only! what is the CL relay and where is it located? thanks for your ...
A: Relays mostly mounted in fusebox or against bulkhead in the well between engine bay and front ...
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| center lock problem | 9/12/2006 |
Q: when replacing the batteries, the center lock works using the remote but it does not work using the ...
A: Could be the switch attached to the drivers door lock that sends the signal to the pump to opperate, ...
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| 99 nissan centra radio | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I have a 99 nissan centra. A few days ago my radio start to act weird. It plays some stations fine ...
A: Missing info, Do you have the mast type anttena or the built in version? Airel lead into the set ...
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| center lock problem | 9/11/2006 |
Q: Sir, Mercedes C200k sport(1997) I have two problems, the 1st lead to the other, The 1st problem is ...
A: I have two Mercs, a 1987 190E Cosworth 2.3-16v and a 2001 A170 elegance CDi auto, both with central ...
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| Radio static | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I have resurrected a 1940 Motorola Model 550 radio for my old car. It plays well, except for the ...
A: Well things have moved on a touch since then, thank heavens, in days gone by one spent most of the ...
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| fried wires | 9/6/2006 |
Q: i have installed like 4 different stereo's in my car and one day i was going to install a new one ...
A: It is fairly obvious that you have blown a fuse or two, in most cars there are a couple of fuse ...
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| windstar 98 speakers wires | 9/5/2006 |
Q: Im trying to install an after market stereo to my ford windstar 98. I managed to test the wires and ...
A: Hola Jose, This is an American car rarely seen over here so I cannot help with the wiring or amp ...
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| radio | 9/5/2006 |
Q: to answer yourThe sound on my car audio cd system is stuck in one spot volume control knob will ...
A: Panasonic what?? model would have helped. Sounds like a facia problem with the unit not recieving ...
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| Taurus dash panel | 9/3/2006 |
Q: .. I am getting ready to buy an aftermarket stereo for my '04 Ford Taurus. I've been told it will ...
A: Judging by your question I think you have already been given the answer, you just don't like it but ...
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| Passat stereo problem | 9/2/2006 |
Q: Vw Passat 1.8 20v. 1999 t reg. stereo. I've just brought the car. stereo wasnt connected so pluged ...
A: Without being on site it's difficult to put my finger on it as I would being there so best guess it ...
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| wire problems | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I have a 1997 lincoln Continental with jbl premium audio system i'm putting a cd player in and i ...
A: I am sorry I don't have a clue about American cars but see below my idiots guide to radio ...
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| Bought used 94 Infiniti | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I bought a used 94 infiniti in good condition. I am having a problem with some of the electrical my ...
A: I think you may have as many as three different problems. As it say in my profile, I am in Europe (a ...
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| pontiac monsoon cd player | 8/31/2006 |
Q: I bought on ebay monsoon cd player. I installed the head unit and worked for 15 minutes when I hit a ...
A: There is no magic answer that will sort this out I afraid, you will have to dig in and check it out ...
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| CD Instalation | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I have had an original CD player fitted and it has gone haywire. Radio stops and a buzzing noise ...
A: Just too much problem with too little info. I have put my standard text below and if you follow that ...
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| Delayed Sound | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I had a 12 disc changer installed in my Dodge Saturn over 2 years ago. For the past couple of ...
A: You don't say if it's only when the changer is selected or if the whole head unit it silent, two ...
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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: CD readers have to be compatable with the discs to be read, hence that long list of letters on the ...
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| installing a cd player in car | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I have a 1986 pontiac 6000 and I bought a duraband cd player from walmart The colors of the old ...
A: O.K. Cherilyn, Time to impress the heck out of everyone and become an overnight expert and it's soo ...
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| No sound from cd player | 8/24/2006 |
Q: I just tested my Pioneer DEH-P33, and I have no sound. Also when I installed it I found that there ...
A: There must have BEEN a constant 12v (+30) for your car radio, the fact it is dead is another matter ...
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| Stero sound | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I am putting a JVC cd player in jeep. I hook all wires up and I get power, etc. But when i hook the ...
A: I can only think of two senarios that would do that as the radios are very simular in their spec. ...
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| Car radio 2001 S10 | 8/23/2006 |
Q: My radio wont keep the station when ever I turn the truck off. the clock work and the fuse seems to ...
A: Sounds like you have lost power on the "memory" or permsnent 12v live to the radio, you should have ...
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| Is there a way to get a code to unlock my stereo? | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I have a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, I recently purchased from a used car lot. The stereo is locked. I ...
A: Nice to know what car you have, I hope it's a good one as when they are good they are great but if ...
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| how to install a stereo to a caravan | 8/22/2006 |
Q: i have got an elddis caravan and we brought a car stereo to put in the caravan but we have connected ...
A: Sounds like a mis-installation job. Speakers are simple and pretty much take care of themselves, 4 ...
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| trying to install an aftermarket amp and sub to stock system | 8/21/2006 |
Q: My wife has a 2004 Ford Mustang coupe with a 460 Mach sound system with a 6 disc changer (stock) I ...
A: Well after wading through all the makes, brands, model numbers and what you had, it boils down to "I ...
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| AM radio signal problem | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I have a 2003 Honda Civic that i recently changed the Head Unit in. I am having AM radio reception ...
A: If you have switched several Head Units then we can safely rule that out which leaves the 'twig', ...
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| CD Changer | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I havde a 6 Cd changer in a Mazda Tribute 2001. I loaded a CD in the player and now I get an ERROR, ...
A: Unfortunately the make and model of car is irrelevant but the make and model of the changer is and ...
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| dodge 04 6 pack cd player | 8/18/2006 |
Q: there were 4 cds stuck in my 6 pack I removed them now I have no Idea how to put the spacers back on ...
A: Sory I cannot help, we don't have too many Dodges this side of the pond and there is no infomation ...
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| Car audio signal | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Is there a way to check and see if I have a signal being output from the RCA jacks (subwoofer ...
A: Right, first question, a cheap multi-meter from Walmart or radio Sahck is needed for most tests on a ...
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| power to head unit/cd player | 8/18/2006 |
Q: about a week ago i installed my jvc touch-screen cd player in my dad's car by myself. it looks like ...
A: I think the answer lies in the "after I wrapped black tape around the wires" bit. I would check my ...
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| car audio | 8/17/2006 |
Q: how do you uninstall a 2001 ford F150 factory radio? if you could tell me step by step. please. ...
A: You should have two holes either side of the radio, you insert the prongs of the radio removal tool ...
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| Sennheiser Earphones | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I was lucky enough to come across a pair of Sennheiser earphones in a yard sale recently. They are ...
A: In the wrong department really but I would advise you to get a friend who has and knows how to use, ...
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| 2002 Passat Radio | 8/17/2006 |
Q: My radio/stereo/CD (Premium monsoon system, 2002 Passat ) went dead. No sound. No lights. Took to ...
A: I duno, where do they get it all from $900? In their dreams! Does that include Sat Nav? There is a ...
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| Car Stereo works then stops | 8/16/2006 |
Q: It is 12 volts negative ground. Due to the age of the car there is no factory plug adaptor for this ...
A: http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/support/ this will get you a local dealer Text below is standard ...
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| 1998 Toyota Camry LE OEM Radio Replacement | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I replaced my radio in my '98 Camry and when I did, the OEM radio was tied to the dimmer for my ...
A: Sounds like an incorrect hook up. You wire the car to suit the radio not the other way around, so, ...
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| Car Stereo stop working | 8/15/2006 |
Q: My Car Stereo stop working. It was working fine then I pushed the open button to take the head off, ...
A: Sounds like a facis (head) problem, check out the connectors on the radio and back of the facia, ...
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| 99Honda Civic- Audio system reset | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I bought a 99 Honda Civic LX. The guy who sold it to me said he had removed the batteries once and ...
A: You get so many chances to entre the correct code, each time it doubles the lock out time untill on ...
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| Head Unit Not Working | 8/14/2006 |
Q: Hey, I have a 98 honda civic, and my sony head unit has been working fine ever since I got it about ...
A: Don't ya just love those bumps in the road (NOPE!) Have you been playing at "Dukes of Hazard" again? ...
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| car stereo not getting power | 8/14/2006 |
Q: Saturn SL1 1994 stereo not coming on. i have checked the yellow wire and the red wire, for the ...
A: I attach std text answer that seems to cure 99% of all know hook up problems, try it and remember, ...
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| Wiring problem | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a JVC car stereo (kd-sx980), and I intent to install it into a 2002 mazda protege. ...
A: It sounds like a candidate for the "Pete Lee hook up text", this should do the trick, take yout time ...
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| sub's buzz | 8/14/2006 |
Q: a shop install a system in a 05 tiburon GT. (just anded subs and amp to stock radio) The remote and ...
A: Hmmm. Well first things first, go back to the installer and complain as I am sure you didn't pay ...
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| Car radio, speedometer | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I bought an 1996 AUDI A4 At night when i turn on my lights half of my speedometer doesnt light up ...
A: Hmmm, sounds like multiple faults, some radio and some car related. Speedo is most likely to be the ...
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| Wiring for headphones | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - I would like to know how to wire a car stereo to a headphone jack and have ...
A: Speakers are either 4 or 8 ohm so I couldn't reccomend 300ohm, if you have a 8 wire speaker system ...
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| Cd player quit, just ejects cd's.. | 8/12/2006 |
Q: I have a JVC KD-SX650 that i bought some years ago. I had some engine problems and the car has sat ...
A: Sounds like you have a faulty mech' try 'reset' and failing that remove it and carefully remove the ...
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| radio removal and reinstall-volvo | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I purchased a cd changer (direct wire hookup) for my 2004 Volvo. I need to know how to proceed in ...
A: 2004 Volvo what? Radio either removed by inserting two tools, one each side with the front panel ...
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| Wiring for headphones | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I would like to know how to wire a car stereo to a headphone jack and have it play in stereo instead ...
A: OK MARLIN! Oh your out of the tractor, :-) If I read it right the phone set up you have is wrong, ...
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| Wiring for headphones | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I would like to know how to wire a car stereo to a headphone jack and have it in stereo instead of ...
A: Sorry I need more info. Are you trying to install a headphone jack for passenger (front or rear?) ...
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| Speaker replacement | 8/11/2006 |
Q: 1997 Nissan Maxima Trying to replace the 2 ("blown") speakers in the panel behind the rear seat. I ...
A: Remove seat cushion, this is either held in place by a couple of clips on the front edge and just ...
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| memory radio car | 8/11/2006 |
Q: how do you keep memory when installing a sony cdx-gt200 in a buik regal 1994 the radio is in but no ...
A: Sounds like you may have the +30 and +15 wires crossed. +30 is permanent live, usually yellow or ...
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| Alpine cd recevier | 8/10/2006 |
Q: A CD got jam in the player and I had to take the top off to push it out. Once I got it open I notice ...
A: An idea as to what Alpine player you have might help or indeed are you talking about a cd changer or ...
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| 1990 Ford Ranger Stock Radio | 8/10/2006 |
Q: 1990 Ford Ranger Pick-Up Truck Stock Radio. I sent this problem to you yesterday however it might ...
A: I think you are right and a complete check of the vehicles wiring is in order, I am pasting a ...
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| ford focus | 8/10/2006 |
Q: iv locked my cd player in my ford focus thought i was imputing the right code iv since got the right ...
A: If you enter the wrong code you have to wait a lock out period if you enter the incorrect code again ...
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| 96 ford explorer | 8/10/2006 |
Q: thought radio was dead bought second same year but it did not work either and no blown fuse ...
A: Weird, very weird, sounds like a wiring fault on the car so I'll copy in my standard test and ...
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| car audio fault finding | 8/9/2006 |
Q: hey again, i havefound out that all the speakers that are connected to my 4 channel ...
A: Well as its on all four speakers in must be common to all four so its either the amp or the radio as ...
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| 1990 Ford Ranger Radio | 8/9/2006 |
Q: 1990 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck I had an after market radio/cd player in the above vehicle. It went ...
A: When you say "the cassette works" do you mean it plays and you can hear sound on the speakers or ...
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| radio reception in Audi | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I have owned an number of Audis. I have had the same poor reception in all. I have tried different ...
A: I can see reason for poor reception on all your Audi cars, have you put them along side other cars ...
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| JVC head unit not powering up | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I don't have access to a digital multimeter, but when I put the original head unit back in the car ...
A: you don't always need a multi test meter (but it is best) a 12v bulb in a holder with a couple of ...
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| 1995 Chrysler Neon FM reception all static | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Our 1995 Neon, is in excellent condition, only 40,000 miles has a simple AM/FM Factory installed ...
A: First stupid question from me is; have you got the AM/FM switch / button stuck? The reciever has a ...
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| auto radio/stereo removal | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I have 2 questions. I have a 98 Ford Ranger with audio/stereo. Will you tell me how to remove the ...
A: Now what did I say about nothing spacific to American cars, ho hum, never mind. Stereos are fitted ...
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| car audio fault finding | 8/7/2006 |
Q: i have just installed a pioneer p7750 head unit with fokal front splits 6inch with tweeter, rockford ...
A: Quick check; Swap over the two speaker wires from left to right at the amp connector block. Still on ...
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| activating car stereo | 8/6/2006 |
Q: The car stereo in my Honda Accord has been somehow disabled by the previous owner of the car... ...
A: Year and model of Accord? What type of stereo fitted, factory EOM or after market? Does it come up ...
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| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire Stereo Problems | 8/6/2006 |
Q: My friend just got a system for her 2003 Pontiac Sunfire. I went to put in the Pioneer cd player to ...
A: Forget the head unit and harness as you have eliminated that by direct swap out and replacing the ...
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| Radio wiring | 8/5/2006 |
Q: 1985 Jeep Wagoneer I Have been looking for a diagram on the radio wiring system in my car and I ...
A: THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROCEDURE I FOLLOW IN A CAR I DON'T KNOW, You will need; An AA torch battery ...
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| power wire | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I do not get 12v on the green an white wire on my 1990 toyota camry.
A: A bit vague there but I assume this is a wire from the car’s harness? I also assume you have used a ...
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| no sound from speakers | 8/4/2006 |
Q: 93 honda prelude, I have aftermarket cd unit and speakers. I installed all units successfully, a ...
A: O.K. lets apply a bit of Vulcan logic here. “All speakers go off” means a COMMON problem so unlikely ...
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| Stereo shorted out | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I have a 2001 VW Jetta with a factory installed Monsoon stereo. I am the only owner. I took the ...
A: without having hands on I would say the detailers owe you a stereo, not only because the car wasn't ...
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| Surround Sound Problem | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I aksed this question of another gentleman and he gave me the answer that follows - I wanted to ask ...
A: I was soooo tempted to pass on this one as I am an auto stereo expert not domestic, BUT! I do happen ...
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| 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Aftermarket Stereo installation | 8/3/2006 |
Q: yes, im the brother of the person that asked but the problem is that my factory radio for my car has ...
A: If you have a normal head unit with say 4 x 40w or 45w output and you take the two wires from say, ...
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| Radio Installation | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I recently installed a Panasonic After Market car stereo into my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. Now before ...
A: I always recommend using a proper adaptor lead when fitting after market head units, it normally ...
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| bose cd changer issues | 8/3/2006 |
Q: i have a 2002 denali and my cd changer isnt working. if i push the cd button it makes a noise like ...
A: If I was on hand and not sitting by my pool ;-) I would first press the ‘reset button’ then check ...
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| 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Aftermarket Stereo installation | 8/2/2006 |
Q: My brother has a 1989 Merecury Grand Marquis and he wants to install an aftermarket stereo and amp ...
A: "Do a proper job”, is my first thought on the subject. Seats out, de-trim, strip out ALL the old EOM ...
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| sony stero | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I was wondering why everytime i put a cd into my sony car cd player is says please eject?
A: Sounds flippant but,,, I think the head unit is duff! Could be a number of things if it does it on ...
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| car audio | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 1995 Saturn Wagon. I'm installing a cd player. I need to connect the wires, but I don't ...
A: Well you qualify for the std, reply. This the test I run when working on a car where a previous ...
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| Range Rover 11 Speaker HK system. | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I just purchased a used 2001 Range Rover SE with the Harmon Kardon 11 speaker stereo system. When ...
A: I'm not familiar with that exact system over here but its back to basics and what is it that stops ...
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| Car CD problems | 7/31/2006 |
Q: My 2000 nissan altima GXE won't play CD's anymore and there is one stuck inside the deck. But it ...
A: It could be one of two possibilities as I see it. One, you spiked the radio's circuits when you ...
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| 97 BOSE Replacement | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I already tried that one and it doesnt work and now some wires touched and my HU wont come on..Think ...
A: Do I get the feeling I am coming in here halfway through? Yes it does sound like a 'fry up', I ...
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| electrical-accessory power | 7/31/2006 |
Q: Honda Accord 1996--kind of shorted acc wire when installing stereo. Fuses ok and everthing works on ...
A: Well, didn't you do well. Without info on the stereo I will have to give general advise, sorry. I ...
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| AM signal | 7/30/2006 |
Q: Hey peter, we recently had a bad lightning storm, and I lost my AM signal in my factory Ford AM/FM ...
A: Quie possible the 'front end' of your AM curcuit is fried, depending on the age and spec of the ...
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| radio mest up system | 7/30/2006 |
Q: Wired a new radiohad an alarm chime and all interior lights stay on. removed fuse disconnected ...
A: This a double wammy, one = radio /alarm and 2 = car don't start. I can only advise putting ...
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| Subwoofer in the car keeps cutting out | 7/29/2006 |
Q: My subwoofer in the car has recently began cutting out mid song. I have checked all the wiring and ...
A: First things first, as they say, Is it the sub that's cutting out in which case it’s the coil in the ...
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| Car Stereo, no sound | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I have a Pioneer Car Stereo CD Player DEH-230. I left my windows down a bit during a heavy rain ...
A: Pioneer DEH 230, high end, single CD radio. Hmm, strange one, I think the problem lies in the facia ...
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| car audio aux problems?! | 7/29/2006 |
Q: please help? i connected an AUX (ipod) to my alpine car cd reciever via ai-net/rca cable. and it ...
A: Apart from "Alpine" I have no idea what head unit you have so I can only answer in general terms. ...
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| cd player | 7/29/2006 |
Q: ive put a new cd player in and when you turn the volume up the cd player turn off and on and off. it ...
A: Sounds like a lack of power on the live feed or a bad earth. How have you hooked up the head unit, ...
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| Need a connector for Jensen CD3010X | 7/28/2006 |
Q: We lost the connector to the stereo. Not sure where to look for one. It is a Jensen CD3010X. This ...
A: Not a CLUE! Over this side of the pond we use Autolead adaptors, check out Radio Shack or eBay or a ...
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| Shorting out! | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I have a 1990 BMW 325i. I have a DXZ535 Clarion CD player installed. Recently it has been shorting ...
A: When you say, “shorting out” I assume you mean blowing a fuse, would this be on the permanent 12v ...
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| cd stuck | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I have a clarion single cd player, and my cd stuck in it, when I press the eject button, I can here ...
A: I would normally remove the set, take out the small case screws and remove the cover, hook it up ...
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| 2002 nissan sentra left speakers not working | 7/27/2006 |
Q: The left speakers do not work with the stock CD player or radio. The right ones work fine but the ...
A: Well first thing to check is the left and right output curcuits from the radio, swap the over the ...
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| Stereo wiring | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I have a 98 plymouth neon and i just bought a new stereo for it and i pull out the old by cutting ...
A: Apart from panic, I would solder the wires back together again as factory and buy an adaptor lead ...
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| 1999 Cutlass - Poor Recpetion | 7/26/2006 |
Q: For about the last 6 months I have been getting very poor reception in my 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. ...
A: If I was on the spot I think it would be a couple of minuets to put my finger on it but, I'm not, so ...
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| infintin gold factory cd player 94 jeep grand cherokee | 7/26/2006 |
Q: how can i hook up an after market cd player up to the factory wire harness because the colors are ...
A: I would recommend a conversion loom from your local audio shop but, just in case you wana fly solo ...
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| 1996 Ply. voyage radio replacement | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Will a 1996 Dodge Carvan cassettte radio listed as part # P04704354 ---s/n T35AA 279 5 D4027 work ...
A: I'm not familier with the Dodge. but I would reccomend an adaptor loom from your local audio shop as ...
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| RE: My 3 compact disc auto changer.. | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Since couple of days there is some problem with my cd changer in my toyota avalon car. it is ...
A: On the CD Changer usually under the magazine door, you should find a small recesed button called ...
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| install head unit | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I installed a head unit and it turned on but the speakers dont work Answer - I need a bit more to ...
A: No expert on Lincoln but it sounds like you are not puting 12v to the amp, this is the blue wire out ...
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| New car stereo won't work | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Peter, Via a DIN block and speakers direct to radio. With the car side DIN block, the slots don't ...
A: Worries me a bit when you say you have reconfigured the DIN plug, DIN is DIN and should fit ...
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| headunit and amp | 7/24/2006 |
Q: 98 integra. i had a new headunit installed, i pioneer to be exact, four 3-way pioneer speakers ...
A: For the head unit to opperate you only need three things, Perm. live, ingition live and earth, ...
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| VW Jetta radio repair | 7/24/2006 |
Q: 2001 VW Jetta VR6 My car radio has been having problems for a couple of years. The sound will go ...
A: Hmmm, sounds like a loose connection problem so I will have to go on a bit, sorry. Trouble is, ...
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| 01 Nissan Pathfinder 6 disc CD Changer | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder that has a factory 6 disk CD changer in it. I've never had any ...
A: A bit difficult to put my finger on it but having assumed you have check the silly things such as ...
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| car stereo 91 Lincoln Continental | 7/23/2006 |
Q: Can not get output to speakers from factory, or other stereos. Have by-passed factory amp and ...
A: Bit confused here! You say you have tested the speakers and they are OK? You have fitted more than ...
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| 2003 ford focus stereo diagram | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I need a wiring diagram for stock blaupunk stereo in my 2003 ford focus SE . ...
A: Do you mean a schematic of the head unit or a pin out of the DIN connectors? If you need a DIN pin ...
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| Blowing stereo fuse | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I have a 97 saturn. I have kenwood deck 500 watt amp cap 1.0 cap and 2 10s. Every thing has been ...
A: When you say "main stereo fuse" I presume you mean the one in the back of the head unit or inline on ...
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| install head unit | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I installed a head unit and it turned on but the speakers dont work
A: I need a bit more to go on here, Head unit? Make & model would be good, Does the new head unit ...
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