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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Power Issue | 5/30/2012 |
| Q: The issue I am having is everytime I turn off the ignition the head unit resets itself. I installed ... A: A head unit has two power wires. A red one, which is accessory power, and a yellow one, which is ... | |
| Subwoofer Phase | 5/29/2012 |
| Q: My son's car stereo is a Sony Xplod. Not sure of the model number but on the Subwoofer Phase ... A: Explaining subwoofer phase isn't something I can quickly or easily explain here. What I can tell ... | |
| added sub to gti monsoon | 5/24/2012 |
| Q: I thought I new exactly what i was doing, unfortunately my gti is different than my lancer. I ran ... A: The knee-jerk reaction I have is, 'check your wiring again'. Sounds to me like you infact tied into ... | |
| Rear Door Speaker in '02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport | 5/23/2012 |
| Q: recently my rear passenger-side door speaker has started to crackle and usually doesn't even produce ... A: Unfortunately, I can't really be of much help. I say this because what speakers you want to replace ... | |
| car radio | 5/23/2012 |
| Q: 1999 chevy cavalier car radio am/fm band not working, unpluged fuse am sarted to work but no fm, ... A: The antenna in your car is amplified. It requires a 12V signal to give the antenna the ability to ... | |
| 1997 Saturn dash | 5/22/2012 |
| Q: and also sines this has happened my service light has been on and my dash light don't work all that ... A: As far as the fried parts go, I'd suggest going to an auto wreckers first. They're most likely to ... | |
| Bose audio system in 2003 Pathfinder | 5/21/2012 |
| Q: I turned off my engine, removed the key to exit the vehicle and the radio continued to play. I ... A: This is one of those things that can be a nightmare to diagnose -- even for a licensed mechanic. ... | |
| 2003 Eclispe | 5/20/2012 |
| Q: When I hook up my new Alpine CDE-133BT to my 2003 Eclispe stereo system I am having issues with my ... A: There are two different harnesses for your car. One for a car that has the Infinity system, and one ... | |
| Help with a dualxdvd8281 | 5/20/2012 |
| Q: I am puttin in a dual xdvd8281 in a 04 alero ANSI hooked everything up but I still have the orange ... A: No, you shouldn't need to hook those up -- it sounds like something else got disconnected in the ... | |
| 04 dodge durango stereo | 5/20/2012 |
| Q: I have an 04 Durango with the infinity sound system and a factory overhead dvd player. My cd player ... A: I have good news and I have bad news. The good news, is you can do it. The bad news is, it can be ... | |
| No Sound | 5/17/2012 |
| Q: I just replaced my stock HU on a Toyota Tacoma w/ the JBL package. I purchased a JBL converter ... A: Being that you bought the harness and your video bypass and steering wheel controls work, it sounds ... | |
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan cd problem | 5/15/2012 |
| Q: My wifes 2009 Dodge Grand Carvan has my dealership stumped. She listens to books on CD. For the ... A: This would suggest to me that the deck is no longer receiving 12V constant power. Many decks will ... | |
| Chevy Tahoe Battery keeps dying | 5/14/2012 |
| Q: Hey i have a 2003 chevy tahoe and i put in a 1000 watt amp with 10in speaker box .... amp its ... A: It sounds to me like you have the remote wire to the amplifier hooked up incorrectly, leaving the ... | |
| after market radio malfunctiom | 5/13/2012 |
| Q: and halfway through everything was fine, but when I finished and my Kenwood ddx419 wouldn't turn on, ... A: The speakers you replaced -- are they connected to the amplifier that's not turning on? If so, ... | |
| Radio nextar nc 990 c | 5/9/2012 |
| Q: Lorsque le cd est insérer dans le lecteur , il ne démarre pas . Il indique une erreur 2 .Je n'ai ... A: I can read French just fine, but I can't write it so well, so I'll respond in English. If your CD ... | |
| Amp hook up | 5/6/2012 |
| Q: my 99 stratus has only 6 speaker wires for 4 speakers;I'm trying to hook up a 4 channel amp but cant ... A: Your factory deck has 2 harnesses. One of them has 6 wires, the other one has 2. ... | |
| replaceing factory radio | 5/4/2012 |
| Q: I just purchased a 2010 jeep liberty. The factory radio has the uconnect system - so obviously there ... A: Unfortunately, I have some bad news. The OEM mic is not a 1/8" standard plug. That would be too ... | |
| Pontiac Car Stereo | 5/4/2012 |
| Q: My CD player in my pontiac g6 has always been off and on when it came to accepting cd's. I can tell ... A: Unfortunately, it sounds like their units are just junk. The best suggestion I can give you is to ... | |
| 2008 corolla radio installation | 5/3/2012 |
| Q: I bought a car mp3 player with SD-USB slot(model HT-892) with the wiring harness. Every time I turn ... A: You've confused your wires. It sounds like your red (switched) and yellow (constant) are switched. ... | |
| about the answer you just gave me | 5/2/2012 |
| Q: I am installing two amps one for a sub and the other for the other speakers. Will I have to add ... A: This is sort of a trial and error thing. Typically, no. You can just use a Y splitter cable and ... | |
| Volume gone wild... | 5/1/2012 |
| Q: Justin, I've been having a problem with my car radio for a few months now (a Pioneer DEH-3400). ... A: This is a pretty common issue -- the potentiometer that controls your volume has gone wonky. This ... | |
| stereo loses memory | 5/1/2012 |
| Q: I have an aftermarket Rosen navigation stereo in my 2008 vw passat. It worked fine but now loses ... A: CDC you can ignore -- it's short for CD Changer. What's interesting to me is that your car is ... | |
| Speaker placement. | 4/27/2012 |
| Q: I have the Focal Utopia NO. 7 and I'll be running this active. I have two Milbert Bam235ab's and ... A: Sound imaging is a real trial and error process. ESPECIALLY in a pickup truck. At first read, it ... | |
| 2008 kia spectra5 stereo | 4/22/2012 |
| Q: i hooked up an eq to the stock stereo in my car and it sounds good on radio mode, cd and aux mode ... A: I bet you'll find that the power to the eq is being fed by the 'power antenna' wire instead of the ... | |
| wiring a 97 corolla for a pioneer deh 1400 | 4/21/2012 |
| Q: i have looked at many wiring diagrams & i cant find an answer to this..i have a 97 corolla swapping ... A: The white wire in the Corolla harness is the right rear negative. It should exist on your new ... | |
| Bose system acting up | 4/19/2012 |
| Q: I have an optional high end Bose system in my Miata. From time to time the dash board controls ... A: It sounds like the unit itself is in need of replacement. Not even the dealer will be able to fix ... | |
| what cable do i need ? | 4/16/2012 |
| Q: thanks A: You need a product such as this one: ... | |
| Rear speakers very quiet | 4/16/2012 |
| Q: Just bought a Pathfinder with a Sony Explode head unit and stock speakers. The highs in the front ... A: Unfortunately, this is one of those things that could be any number of issues. The first thing I ... | |
| 1990 e-150 van jvc stereo no sound | 4/11/2012 |
| Q: Justin, I am installing a jvc stereo in 1990 e-150 van using aftermarket harness, no sound. I looked ... A: If you're putting an aftermarket deck in the van, your best bet is actually to just bypass the ... | |
| Jeep Cherokee Antena Connection | 4/11/2012 |
| Q: Im working on installing a stereo into a 99 Jeep Cherokee I just bought. Everything works except the ... A: Make sure that the harness from the aftermarket stereo has its 'power antenna' wire hooked up to the ... | |
| cuts in and out | 4/11/2012 |
| Q: my panasonic reciever cq-c1333u i took out of one car and installed in my trans am , it works fine ... A: Unfortunately, finding information on vehicles that old is difficult. It appears there's a chance ... | |
| engine noise | 4/11/2012 |
| Q: I have a moderately loud engine sound that plays on my system that plays as soon as my system is on ... A: There's two possibilities here. The first is your ground. I know you said you checked it, but make ... | |
| after market radio problems | 4/10/2012 |
| Q: I recently installed an aftermarket head unit in my 1996 Grand Cherokee, when the unit is turned on ... A: The first thing to do is not turn it on again until you get your issues figured out; you could be ... | |
| No power to amp | 4/10/2012 |
| Q: I have an 04 silverado that I bought with an aftermarket stereo system. The amp stopped working the ... A: You could be dealing with all kinds of different issues here. I'll cover the more common ones. The ... | |
| Subwoofers not working | 4/9/2012 |
| Q: I have 2 Adrenaline ADRBP-12 subwoofers in a dual box, being pushed by a Lanzar VIBE286 4000W amp. ... A: Get a multimeter and check the impedance across the circuit(s) you're connecting to the amp. Make ... | |
| LOC on a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 4/6/2012 |
| Q: I was told by Crutchfield that I need a PAC 4 for installing an aftermarket stereo in a 2004 Santa ... A: You have plenty of options here. If you don't want to buy the PAC, Scosche makes a product just ... | |
| connection of remote wire to 2012 deck | 4/4/2012 |
| Q: im installing a amp and sub to my 2012 accent. ive run the power and attached a line converter to ... A: If your line converter doesn't provide you with a remote wire, what you'll need to do is simply find ... | |
| stereo | 4/4/2012 |
| Q: I'm looking to replace my existing double din JBL stock head unit from my 2004 Camry with an Eclipse ... A: If you're not adding an amplifier, the preout voltage will be meaningless to you anyway. Aside from ... | |
| speakers make popping sound when car is started | 4/3/2012 |
| Q: WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO DO IN ORDER TO STOP THE POPPING SOUND WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON. ... A: Popping is usually caused by a bad electrical connection or a bad ground somewhere. Make sure the ... | |
| subs amp and deck 86 lincoln | 3/28/2012 |
| Q: first off the original speakers short out. i pulled one out and the wire is to short to hook back up ... A: It depends on how much work you want to do and what you want to do. If the wires are shorted out, ... | |
| need help | 3/27/2012 |
| Q: I have 2 hifonics hfx12d4 dvs 4ohms how do I wire them to my crunch p1400.4?? A: Unfortunately, that amp and those subwoofers are not a good match. The amp is only capable of 4ohm ... | |
| Replacing Speakers in a 2006 PT Cruiser | 3/25/2012 |
| Q: I am starting a speaker replacement on my 2006 PT Cruiser and I would like to know how to take out ... A: For basic instructions on a PT Cruiser door panel removal, you can try this site: ... | |
| 04 ford freestar with stock dvd | 3/25/2012 |
| Q: my ford freestar has a stock dvd player that can be controlled by the head unit or hanging dvd. the ... A: There is a special stereo installation harness you need for the car that will break out the wires ... | |
| 2001 F-150 car dvd install | 3/24/2012 |
| Q: Hey Justin, I have a 2001 F-150. for the past few months I have had a JVC cd player which has ... A: The concern for me is that you said you had an aftermarket deck in the car before you switched to ... | |
| 2001 F-150 car dvd install | 3/24/2012 |
| Q: Hey Justin, I have a 2001 F-150. for the past few months I have had a JVC cd player which has ... A: Assuming the wiring was pretty much the same (ie they both used high level outputs or both used ... | |
| amp install | 3/21/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2000 escort zx2 and I would like to hook up an amplifier to the stock radio. The problem I ... A: When installing an aftermarket amplifier to a factory deck, there's a few things you can do. If ... | |
| car radio | 3/20/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chevy tahoe,with both radios that i hooked up,i could only get sound from the am/fm ... A: If you've installed an aftermarket deck, it sounds like your car has an aftermarket amplifier in it, ... | |
| 2004 dodge durango | 3/19/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Dodge durango that i am having problems with the sound coming threw the speakers the ... A: That means a wire somewhere has been chaffed or corroded and has shorted out on something. The bad ... | |
| 2004 dodge durango | 3/19/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Dodge durango that i am having problems with the sound coming threw the speakers the ... A: The blowing fuse is what you need to take care of first. For starters, you should never ever put a ... | |
| Chevy Malibu 05 | 3/15/2012 |
| Q: i have recently took my car to bestbuy to install my stereo from my old car (99 galant, sony ... A: Whether your stereo is getting its power from a harness elsewhere, or if it's directly going into ... | |
| Car Stereo | 3/14/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2000 cougar, the stereo will not pick up any stations on the FM or AM but the CD player ... A: Unless the impedance adapter is on the adapter itself, it shouldn't have any effect on your ... | |
| 2005 Malibu stereo | 3/9/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu. The CD player doesn't work. I got a used manufacturer CD player (that ... A: To put it bluntly, it sounds like your dealer is on drugs. I've never in my entire life ever heard ... | |
| radio intermittent reception | 3/6/2012 |
| Q: Justin, I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee country and the radio gets intermittent reception depending on ... A: My second vehicle is a 97 Pathfinder, and I have the same issue. It stems from the fact that at ... | |
| Bose speaker replacement | 3/4/2012 |
| Q: Just picked up an 06 GMC Envoy for the wife. Has Bose system with 6 cd,Onstar etc. Both front door ... A: The short answer is if you aren't overly concerned, just buy a decent set of front speakers that are ... | |
| double din, did I fry it? | 3/3/2012 |
| Q: Okay so I bought a used touch screen/bluetooth double din no name brand (I'm sure it's a cheap ... A: Unfortunately, Ford likes to change their stereo colours seemingly daily, so I'm not sure what's ... | |
| cadillac cts 2008 | 3/2/2012 |
| Q: I just bought a 2008 cadillac cts. Is there any way to install a aftermarket single din 7 inch flip ... A: The short answer is: probably not. I say this because the amount of space you have in your dash ... | |
| Line-out Converter | 2/27/2012 |
| Q: I had just installed a line-out converter (Pyramid ns60)in behind the head unit to the rear speakers ... A: Many line out converters won't let you control bass levels because they just pick up the signal, ... | |
| 2004 silverado with stock bose system | 2/24/2012 |
| Q: At 1st there would be no sound from my speakers and it would come back on its own after a key cycle ... A: If you touch two wires together, their impedance drops to close to 0. This is bad. It's a short. ... | |
| 2004 silverado with stock bose system | 2/22/2012 |
| Q: At 1st there would be no sound from my speakers and it would come back on its own after a key cycle ... A: Disconnect the speaker from all connections, and then touch the two speaker terminals with the ... | |
| Durango 2004 DVD player | 2/22/2012 |
| Q: Y I have a 2004 dodge Durango and it has a factory DVD player. We have always put the radio ... A: Have you tried 89.1? I just wonder if your issue is a new external station somewhere interrupting ... | |
| 2004 silverado with stock bose system | 2/21/2012 |
| Q: At 1st there would be no sound from my speakers and it would come back on its own after a key cycle ... A: Testing this sort of thing can be a real pain in the butt. My first suggestion is speakers; I think ... | |
| more info | 2/15/2012 |
| Q: original" have a 2009 maxima with the nav system. every time i turn on the car, the audio is off. no ... A: If the deck always did this, you may be dealing with a deck that just does that, or a setting in a ... | |
| jvc-alero | 2/12/2012 |
| Q: I hook up my new jvc cd player into my 2003 oldsmobile alero I matched red 2 red yellow to yellow ... A: In an '03 Olds, you need to usually open the front door to turn off the radio. Taking the key out ... | |
| Speakers | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty Limited with the Infinity sound package and I need to replace a blown ... A: Oh, in that case, yes! But you might have to mess with the wiring. Depending on how the ... | |
| Speakers | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty Limited with the Infinity sound package and I need to replace a blown ... A: No, the speakers aren't really user serviceable. Here's a picture which (sort of) shows you how the ... | |
| dismantling car cd player | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: how do i do it im an amateur without getting electrcuted i have astuck cd in my cd player in the car A: You need to remove it from the car entirely. As long as nothing is plugged into the deck anymore, ... | |
| powered subwoofer installation | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I have a powered subwoofer that I am trying to install in 2010 Mustang. There is a high powered ... A: Yes, you've got it exactly right. Run some speaker wire from those inputs to your actual speakers ... | |
| amp | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: Hi i bought an 05 Cadillac bose amp because it was missing but now that i have it only one of the ... A: While you <i>could</i> make it work, it's likely not worthwhile. You'd have to get your hands on ... | |
| Subwoofers | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I recently purchased an amp and subwoofers, my amps bass settings are not at max, i was wondering if ... A: I wouldn't suggest it. Usually max puts the amplifier above and beyond its reasonable capabilities. ... | |
| 2009 dodge journey | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: i'm replacing my stock radio ,the wiring harness is no problem, but on the stock radio there are two ... A: On late model Dodge/Chrysler vehicles, it's imperative that you get the correct adapters and ... | |
| 2004 Tahoe radio sound bad | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I bought a used 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. The radio problem is that the right speakers work and the left ... A: The bench front seat isn't what decides whether you have an amp or not -- it's whether you have the ... | |
| 2001 buick lasabre car stereo | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: i have a 2001 buick lasabre limited and my question is does the stereo in my car have rca hookups on ... A: To the first part of your question, no, you don't have RCAs in your car. To the second part, yes, ... | |
| 2004 Tahoe radio sound bad | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I bought a used 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. The radio problem is that the right speakers work and the left ... A: I just had a question very much like this. There are all sorts of things that can cause that. The ... | |
| 2005 Chevy Silverado 4 door cab | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: The driver side front speaker and passenger side rear speaker does not work most of the time. A ... A: The chime goes through the stereo, which is why a break in the speaker wires would cause that issue. ... | |
| After market stereo | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and looking to install an after-market stereo in it. I currently ... A: The best you can hope for is a video on youtube of someone that has done a likewise ... | |
| DEH - P6350 Rear Sockets | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I'm from the Philippines and my car has Pioneer DEH-P6350. I've always wanted to "connect" my phone ... A: Unfortunately, the RCAs on the back of the unit are pre-outs, meaning they're output only. This ... | |
| power problem | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am and i would like to put 2 15inch subs in the car, each have a 2000 ... A: Unfortunately every car is different, so I can't give you a straight answer. What's more important ... | |
| GM OEM CD radio | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I have an 04 Silverado I just bought. The CD player has ate a CD. It wont play or eject. It just ... A: I don't have a lot of knowledge of oem car stereos -- especially GM ones. That said, I can pretty ... | |
| 6.5 Component speakers popping while playing | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: I recently purchased a set of Pioneer component speakers, model TS-A1604C, for my 2004 Honda Accord. ... A: The bad news is you're probably dealing with dead speakers. Hitting the end of their frequency ... | |
| Question about Amp wattage, wiring, and Ohm load | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: I've currently got two Kicker 10 Comp subwoofers, and looking to upgrade, But i'm a little confused ... A: OK, step one is to completely ignore 'peak' wattage. It means nothing. It is a term made up of ... | |
| replacement speakers | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2001 silverado. I have an alpine head unit I was thinking of installing. What would be the ... A: For the fronts, you'll want a set of 6 1/2" COMPONENT speakers. These are speakers that come with ... | |
| rear speakers not working | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I am troublshooting a Pioneer DEH P3100UB car stereo. The rear speakers of a 3 speaker system (1967 ... A: I'm not entirely sure I understand what you're saying about the testing. What I can tell you is ... | |
| front speakers are not working | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I just installed an aftermarket head unit in my 2004 chevy 2500 with the bose speaker system. After ... A: The first, and simplest answer is to check and make sure that the speakers weren't hooked up ... | |
| New Deck Install | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I installed a Kenwood cd player in my 2000 Dodge Durango. The only part of the instructions that I ... A: I'm not really sure what to tell you. If the deck is turning on, not having disconnected the ... | |
| 2002 saturn 4 door question | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: speakers crackle and dont work sometimes not the same speaker every time everything in the car is ... A: If all of the speakers are doing it erratically, the first thing to check is the connection at the ... | |
| not working | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1986 gmc sierra 1500 and i put the deck in it worked for about 5 seckends and now nothing ... A: The most likely scenario is that you simply got some wiring wrong or not connected tightly enough. ... | |
| new stereo for 2002 Tahoe | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: Merry Christmas. Just got this used Tahoe for my 16 yr. old twins. I actually like the fact the ... A: If all you're looking for is OEM quality for cheap, I'd suggest just visiting a local wrecker, and ... | |
| pioneer deh2350ubsw only plays bass from rca | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: I had the older pioneer mp3 model pioneer hooked up with only the rca going to the amp and splitting ... A: The people at the store are partially right. If you have two RCA outputs and you plug one into the ... | |
| New Mono amp not making my sub play | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: So I just got a Hifonics HFi10001D amplifier to upgrade my current power acoustik one. I also am ... A: All a mono output does is mix the two channels into one... if you're not getting any sound out of ... | |
| New Mono amp not making my sub play | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: So I just got a Hifonics HFi10001D amplifier to upgrade my current power acoustik one. I also am ... A: Being that you said you get sound from the subwoofer just fine when you hook it up to the 4 channel ... | |
| No power | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm changing the head unit In a 2001 dodge ram 1500 and when i first pluged my after market wire ... A: Sorry to contradict you, but you definitely blew a fuse. If you lost power and the dome light went ... | |
| 2006 envoy | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 envoy. I'm having some problems with the radio. Iv lost lights to the 1-2 3-4 buttons ... A: All of the weird intermittent problems you're having lead me to believe the head unit itself is on ... | |
| 2003 Mitsubishi head unit/speaker replacement | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would assit me on installing my jvc aftermarket stereo into my 2003 mitsubshi ... A: If you buy the correct wiring harness, then the amplifier should just work with the JVC headunit by ... | |
| cd player | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2001 tahoe. i am trying to figure out that the insert is called for the cd player and ... A: Unfortunately, most companies can't agree on the names themselves. Those are typically referred to ... | |
| urgent | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: where can i get a new volume knob for my sony xplod cdxgt640ui car stereo? A: Unfortunately, your options on this one are limited. Your options are: - Find a broken unit on ... | |
| 2004 Trailblazer rear speaker | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer LT with a factory 6-disc CD changer A while back the right rear ... A: The first, and easiest thing to do to test is to swap the speakers. If the sound issue follows the ... | |
| Subwoofer Install on Factory Radio | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I recently picked up a 2009 cadillac cts and was wondering if you can install an amp and sub to the ... A: You can put anything in anything if you have enough money. ;) In the case of this system, you have ... | |
| How to play mp3 in a 2003 VW Passat GLS? | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I just bought my 2003 VW Passat GLS yesterday, it comes with Monsoon stereo. Is there any ways I ... A: Not out of the factory there isn't. But there are add on devices you can buy that will provide you ... | |
| BMW stereo | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: I bought a 1995 BMW 740 IL and the stereo cuts off and on. Sometimes when you pull out the cassette ... A: The most likely scenario here is simply loose wiring or a loose/cold solder joint inside the unit. ... | |
| amp installation | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a factory everything in it. i have now a XPE2700 amp and i would like to install it in my ... A: Your amplifier supports high level inputs, so what you'll need to do is disconnect the rear speakers ... | |
| Constant Power for s-10 1996 stero | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a truck for the winter, as 1996 S-10. The original harness was cut (ground, ... A: Yes, you need to independently ground the speakers. If this means having to run fresh wire back to ... | |
| car subwoofer and amp | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: the amp in the trunk is a Dual 460 watt why would the music sound crappy for one, I also have a Sony ... A: The gain is usually a little knob you need a small screwdriver to turn on the side or top of the ... | |
| Amp installation on a 2011 Nissan Sentra | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I recently just bought an MTX amp with two 10" JBL subs, and i had everything hooked up but i cannot ... A: You shouldn't be hooking the remote wire up to anything but the remote wire on the deck. If you're ... | |
| non-working amp | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: Justin, My name is Josh, and I'm hoping you can help me figure out my problem. I have a 2003 ... A: Step one is to check your fuses. NEVER EVER EVER spark power to ground. EVER. Especially on an ... | |
| wiring a new stereo | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I currently have a 2001 4 door chevy blazer. I had a jvc kd-g210 installed 6 years ago. It has now ... A: The output on a new deck will be very very very unlikely to be able to match the power of the ... | |
| pontiac grand am 04 and JVC after market stereo | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I had just bought a jvc kw-xr610 for my car when I wired it up and tried turning it on there was no ... A: It depends on what it is your car is missing. If it's because of the lack of an accessory wire, I'd ... | |
| car subwoofer and amp | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: the amp in the trunk is a Dual 460 watt why would the music sound crappy for one, I also have a Sony ... A: Unfortunately, there's a whole bunch of things that could be your issue. You could have broken ... | |
| car stereo problems | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a nissan Xtrail ST, my car was serviced several months ago and somehow the stereo was ... A: The person who serviced the car is wrong. ERR means that something is wrong with the unit. Perhaps ... | |
| subwoofer static | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: when my stereo volume is really low everything sounds fine,but when i turn it up i get static in my ... A: The first thing I'd concern myself with is the capacitor complaining about no voltage. This would ... | |
| 02 tauras | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm havein some troubles with a 02 ford tauras, I ran all the wires, power, ground line outputs, etc ... A: If the dome lights aren't coming on now, you burned a fuse. It's really that simple. 99.99999% ... | |
| Jeep Liberty speaker replacement | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm planning on selling my wife's 2002 Jeep Liberty, and I *may* have blown the front 2 speakers. ... A: If you have the higher end system with the built in amplifiers on the speakers, you'll have to ... | |
| Subwoofers 1998 Grand Prix GT | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: Im trying to run my subwoofers on my 98 Grand Prix, and I have done several installations in all my ... A: The wire should be well insulated anyway (and being an amp wire should be 8 gauge or thicker, ... | |
| Amp installation using factory amplifier | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I am installing a sub/amp combination in my 2003 Ford Taurus. I was wondering if there was an ... A: I haven't had any personal experience with the new Taurus (I'm Canadian, and finding a Taurus of ... | |
| Rear Deck Mounted Speakers & Sound Quality | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: Greetings from Arizona! I just finished replacing the rear speakers in my 2004 Chevy Cavalier and ... A: Because the kind of speakers that go into the deck of a trunk aren't typically powerful enough, nor ... | |
| how will I install this sound system | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I have two pairs of 6x9 TS-A694S 400W pioneer speakers A pair of TS-520 dome tweeter 200W max One ... A: Fortunately, your KS-AX3104 supports 4x2 ohms, so what I would do is hook up the dash speakers and ... | |
| stereo | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2003 f150, i hooked up an aftermarket head unit as well as an amp and subs. the wiring ... A: The aftermarket bypass harness you would have had to use is what's making it turn off when the truck ... | |
| car stero | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2000 cadillac seville sts. I have two rockford fosgate 10 inch subs in a box with a sony ... A: With a lineout converter, there's nothing tricky about it. Simply do the install like any other ... | |
| 2009 poniac g5 | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: i am tryin to hook up a 12" sub and a 1000 watt amp but dont want to take out my stock radio how ... A: To do that, you'll need to invest in a line-out converter. This converter will tap into your rear ... | |
| Interference in just one speaker... | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: .. I have a 2006 GMC Envoy with the factory radio, speakers and entertainment system. I bought it ... A: You're likely on to something with the 'wiring loose and touching something.' I'd imagine your ... | |
| 04 Durango | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: Hey I installed a new radio in my durango and there was no way to connect the radio antenna to my ... A: The expensive harness you installed is for other stuff. You need another adapter to connect your ... | |
| Stereo for Mercedes-Benz | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for an audio unit (CD/Radio) that will fit in my 1999 Mercedes-Benz E300. I had ... A: Your car features a standard single DIN slot for a deck. Any single DIN aftermarket deck should ... | |
| I need help installing a car stereo in a 09 dodge ram 1500. | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I didnt wanna buy a speaker harness for 120 dollars, so i thought that i could do it myself. None of ... A: What is the product they're trying to sell you to integrate? If it's a $120 unit, then either ... | |
| 2004 Tiburon Stereo Help | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 04 Hyundai Tiburon, and yesterday the passenger door handle and lock were replaced. Not 10 ... A: If the unit is clicking and moving, it's not a fuse. Is the lighting on the deck still coming on ... | |
| high input on a older jensen car amp | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: i lost the high input connector to my old jensen two channel car amp i am making my own there are ... A: That depends on what kind of amp it is. Some amps have extra wires that don't connect to anything. ... | |
| Adding/modding AUX Input | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a 2nd hand car with an aftermarket CD/Radio system already installed. I have done my ... A: Unless there's an aftermarket or factory amplifier in the car, the rear RCA outputs aren't currently ... | |
| by pass the factory amp | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: i'm installing an aftermarket deck, amp, and subs in a monte carlo ss 01. will i need to rewire the ... A: If you want to remove the factory amplifier from the equation, you'll need to rewire. You could try ... | |
| car radio AM band not working....but was... | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: JVC KD-R310. Replaced the existing OEM in my Dodge 2005 Cummins 5.9L Laramie package. AM band worked ... A: Your vehicle probably has a powered antenna, and the antenna power cable has come loose. When you ... | |
| car audio problem | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: i have an infiniti I 30 1996 with bose stereo system sometimes the radio will no power on and when ... A: Coming on sporadically is usually a loose wire somewhere. Check that the deck has a clean ground, ... | |
| hooked up an amp | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I changed out all the speakers and the head unit was working fine. I added two subs and an amp and ... A: It can be so many things that's caused this. The first thing is to check the fuses (again). I say ... | |
| 2001 monte carlo sound system | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Monte Carlo SS which I replaced the factory head unit w a Kenwood excelon, and also ... A: There's a few things that can be your issue. Start with the cheapest ones first. It could simply ... | |
| dual zone in trailblazer 2005 | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I need know how I keep de original dual zone in my chevy TB'05, I mean, I'm installing an after ... A: You will need to find the PAC adapter (http://www.pac-audio.com/) for your vehicle that retains your ... | |
| replacing a 2004 factory bose amp | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Checy Tahoe Z71 and the speakers in my vehicle are not working. The stereo still comes ... A: The good news is, amps working intermittently is usually just a bad/corroded wire or connection. ... | |
| radio sound | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: Two weeks ago i installed a alpine radio ,and it was working good.Now i have no sound, i still have ... A: There are so many things that could cause your issue. The first thing I'd check would be a bad ... | |
| sub woofer & amp install | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I have an '04 grand prix with a Monsoon audio system. Trying to install a subwoofer... I found wire ... A: The first thing I would do is test those wires you've tapped to make sure they're carrying a sound ... | |
| setting my gain | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer GM-5400T amplifier hooked up to a TS-W308D2 sub-woofer, the amplifier's rms is ... A: Generally, all I suggest doing is to set up your sound in the car how you would listen to it, and ... | |
| 2006 Cadillac CTS -- clicking noise in amp | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: and during the cold winter - a loud 'popping' noise would come out of the speakers and that would ... A: It sounds to me like you're on the right track. It's most likely something failing in the amplifier ... | |
| car audio | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: i put a jvc stereo in a 1995 chrysler concorde with the infinity sound system, i have power but no ... A: With the Infinity system, you need to make sure you hook up the correct wires to the aftermarket ... | |
| car stereo | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: my amp is powered up and it was powering both subs, then one, now nothing. amp still has power. i re ... A: It could be any number of issues. The first thing I'd check is to disconnect the subs and connect a ... | |
| PYLE PLMRA420 4-Channel 1,000-Watt | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: Can I have four 6 inch speakers & two sub with this amp? I have it hooked up now but it keeps ... A: The quick answer is no. This is a 4 channel amp, you're hooking 6 channels up. You could probably ... | |
| Xm | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: My question is if my 2009 chevy silverado pick ups stereo is xm compatible? A: Unfortunately, there's way too many options for me to be able to give you a definitive answer as to ... | |
| Installing an Elantra stereo in a Sonata | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: The stereo in our 2002 died and I want to replace it with the am/fm CD player that I pulled out of ... A: To the best of my knowledge, the wiring between the two are identical, so there should be no ... | |
| Power Bass WB10 Kicker box | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a Kenwood DNX7100 receiver installed in my 03 GMC Envoy. Can I run the Power Bass WB10 ... A: If you're asking if you can run it without an amplifier, then the answer is a most certain no. If ... | |
| 6cd player | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Ford Freestar 2007 factory installed 6 cd player - I had to jump my car battery and now the 6cd ... A: It's possible that your CD changer is just stuck in an endless loop trying to set itself up. Open ... | |
| no sound from stereo in 1991 Ford E 350 | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I installed a pioneer head unit in my 91 Ford E 350 van; purchased the correct wiring connectors,and ... A: Some of my previous research has found that some of the old E350s had factory amplifiers! You might ... | |
| Headphone jack in a car | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I just read an answer about installing a headphone jack in a car, but it was for an after market ... A: It doesn't really work that way -- you can't just tap the speakers and use headphones. The ... | |
| '06 Nissan Altima am/fm reception issues | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: i recently installed an after market stereo(Kenwood) in my '06 Nissan Altima. one of the biggest ... A: The confusing/concerning thing here is that the antenna reception appears to have gotten worse all ... | |
| sony xplod amp | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: i have an 1000w sony amp and i only get sound from right side left is dead how can if find the ... A: It's not necessarily a transistor. It can be any number of things. If you're pulling the amp open ... | |
| head unit | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: i got all wires hooked up to the harness, got a ground spot hooked in cd player will eject only. A: It sounds to me like you might have missed connecting the 'accessory' wire. This is the wire that ... | |
| hi | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: what kind of sound mode from my jvc kdg 140 car stereo do i used for my kickers for istening to ... A: I would suggest just leaving it flat. Remember, the audio engineers and producers who made the ... | |
| How to wire an Amp to aftermarket system | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Justin, You help me out so much the last time that I thought I would bring this one ... A: It sounds by your descriptions you've got some wiring backwards. If you put in an aftermarket amp ... | |
| Car stereo | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: the radio works fine but it will not take CDs nor eject them, keeps saying "CD ERROR", what does ... A: Unfortunately, that error almost always ends up meaning the loading mechanism is shot, and you need ... | |
| 98 contour SVT | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: i just bought an 1998 ford contour SVT, it came without a radio. i have the wiring harness adapter, ... A: If the car came without a radio, I'd start to wonder what the reason for it was. Did someone not ... | |
| 1997 Golf GTI | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I bought a 1997 Golf GTI , It came with a radio Cassette deck and has the anti theft as well. The ... A: The short answer is no. The car will run, but the stereo will be useless, as the premium unit ... | |
| crackling noise on cd | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I installed a pioneer mod DEH-P5200HD radio in my 1946 ford. The radio and cd"s play fine when the ... A: This is a question for the automotive section, since you're getting into mechanics. (This is just ... | |
| p05091606ad 22 pin radio | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: Somebody I know has recently bought a radio/cd player/cassette player. He said he needs the hookups ... A: Replacing factory decks with OTHER factory decks can often be an exercise in futility. He would ... | |
| Dash Speakers Trail Blazer | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Trail Blazer, I Wanted to Add the dash speakers because i noticed I wasn't getting any ... A: You can't just wire them in parallel, or, thanks to Ohm's law, you'll lower the impedance across the ... | |
| car audio | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: What I want to do is to have all the speakers in my car on one toggle or rocket (on and off) switch. ... A: That all depends on how your sound is output. If you have an amplifier, I'd suggest cutting your ... | |
| Remote wire lead | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I have sub amp and 4 channel and I am wondering how to run the remote wire for both to my deck? ... A: You can safely just splice and run both to each amp. The remote wire is only used to fire a relay ... | |
| Subwoofer Problems | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I have power going to my amp[blue indicator light is on] however i cannot get any sound to come from ... A: The only way to find your issue will be through extensive trial and error. First, check and make ... | |
| install of amp/subs to factory H/U | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: i installed an sosche loc80 adjustable line-out converter to the factory deck to run a kenwood 1800w ... A: This is unfortunately one of the common side effects of line out converters. They don't respond as ... | |
| taking out a cd player out my truck | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Hey bro I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado..and i wanna take out my stereo cause im not seeing how to ... A: The plastic surround around the stereo just pops out of place. Gently pull it out, and it should ... | |
| crackling noise on cd | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I installed a pioneer mod DEH-P5200HD radio in my 1946 ford. The radio and cd"s play fine when the ... A: Old cars were not very well electrically shielded and the old motors with their old school ... | |
| 2004 Jeep Liberty Sport front speaker problem | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: My son has a 2004 Jeep Liberty Sport edition with an Infinity stereo system and one of the front ... A: Your next bet then, is going to have to be to inspect the wiring for each speaker from where it ... | |
| 2004 Jeep Liberty Sport front speaker problem | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: My son has a 2004 Jeep Liberty Sport edition with an Infinity stereo system and one of the front ... A: My guess is that the issue is coming from the wiring, or from the deck itself. The reason you ... | |
| 2004 OEM Panasonic DVD player | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Player will not play or eject the DVD that's loaded in it. Get a "Failure to load/eject DVD" ... A: There's usually a spring mechanism on the side you can push out of the way, and then slide your disc ... | |
| Running a power wire to amp | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 chevy silverado I want to know the best way to run the power wire from the battery to ... A: Yes, always use the firewall. I've yet in my entire life to meet a single car that didn't have a ... | |
| speakers cutting off | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: just recently I purchased a 1997 jeep wrangler. the stereo would light up but no sound, so i ... A: Your message would suggest to me that your wiring is not as secure as it should be. I always ... | |
| cd player | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: my cd player continue to eject with or with out a cd inside.. the err message is on display 24/7 .. ... A: Unfortunately, this means the unit is probably dead. First, find your radio fuse, and pull it out ... | |
| Dead car radio | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 VW Jetta and the original factory installed radio just died yesterday. There's no ... A: First thing to check is the fuse. It's the easy one. It should be on the side of the dash visible ... | |
| Aftermarket speakers on an infinity system | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I have done some research prior to asking this, but I feel like the more research I do the more ... A: The 2ohm system really puts you in a pickle. The issue is that if you buy 2ohm speakers, and want ... | |
| 06 Pontiac g6 gt stereo | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: My car has the monsoon 6 disc stereo with the 8 speakers and the monsoon factory amp. The radio ... A: If you've tested with a multimeter to make sure that the amp is getting power, then you may be ... | |
| Window | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: Why would my driverside window not work after changing tha speaker if i made sure everything is ... A: Sorry, but the only answer I can give you is that you didn't reconnect everything. Make sure every ... | |
| 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Stereo replacement | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: My whole left side of my 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Stero is out for the most part. Sometimes the ... A: There's nothing special in your truck regarding wiring. Speakers going out can be a lot of things ... | |
| Aftermarket stereo will not stay on. | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I installed an aftermarket stereo/dvd unit in my 2004 ford Freestar. The unit has power when the ... A: It sounds like you got a wire crossed somewhere. My guess would be there's a vehicle speed sensor ... | |
| 94 jeep grand cherokee laredo cd player install problems | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 94 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo that has a factory tape player/radio, I tried to hook up a cd ... A: What type of CD player are you trying to put in? An aftermarket? If so, what brand? Are you ... | |
| No sound after install of Stereo/DVD player. | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I recently installed an after market stereo/DVD unit in my 2004 Ford Freestar. I have power to the ... A: To the best of my knowledge, the 04 Freestar didn't have an amplifier as an option. The harness for ... | |
| car amp trouble | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an amp hooked up to 2 6x9's and 1 of the speaker pushes out the highs but no bass I have ... A: The first thing to check is your imaging. Make sure the speaker isn't hooked up backwards. This ... | |
| Car Audio | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2004 Silverado z71 reg cab. I am wondering what size all of my speakers are and what you ... A: I wouldn't recommend any particular speaker, since it's all subjective. Visit your local car audio ... | |
| Car Audio | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2004 Silverado z71 reg cab. I am wondering what size all of my speakers are and what you ... A: The factory speakers are 6 3/4" in the front, and 4x6 in the rear pillars... ish. Chevy uses a ... | |
| 2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: Hey Justin... i've replaced the factory system in my hyundai with a pioneer cd player and everything ... A: Having them all do that at once would indeed suggest the amplifier has crapped itself. Despite not ... | |
| 2002 tahoe | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I had a factory cd player in my 02 tahoe and wanted to put in an aftermarket cd player that was in ... A: The 2002 Tahoe had a whole bunch of options involving the stereo. Onstar, no Onstar, Bose, no Bose, ... | |
| my 98 jeep cherokee | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 grand cherokee and just hooked up a different cd player other than the stock one. The ... A: It sounds like you have a wire (or two) swapped in the harness. Perhaps the power antenna is ... | |
| What is the right equipement for good sound | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: To start with what I have right now is a 2005 GMC Envoy, with Infinity Speakers 60 watt in the front ... A: To answer your first question, for good, clean, crisp bass, you want a sealed box that fits the ... | |
| car amp trouble | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have an 2 channel amp hooked up to 2 6x9's the right speaker is working correctly but the left ... A: This could be as simple as your imaging being wrong. This happens simply when you hook up the ... | |
| not installing aftermarket | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: i'm keeping my factory 6 disc changer for my 2007 chevy trailblazer it has a factory amp as well. im ... A: I don't know the colour of the speaker wires off the top of my head. What I would suggest would be ... | |
| Amp and sub install on factory radio | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a 2003 Cadillac Deville DTS (base), and i was wondering would it all be possible ... A: Installing amps isn't the tough part. Just get a line out converter, and an amp install kit and ... | |
| rear speaker distortion 06 Pontiac G6 | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently detailed this car. Since the detailing there is distortion in the rear speakers. Is it ... A: Yes it's possible moisture got into the speakers. Whether or not that means they're pooched remains ... | |
| subs or alternator | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: ? A: When amps turn off, it means one of three things: they're overheating, they're not receiving as much ... | |
| simple install? | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: i have an infinity basslink(1st series) that i want to install into my 02 accord ex. i love my ... A: Factory decks don't have remote wires. The good news, though, is that most highlevel output ... | |
| Install Pac soem-t in 1999 jeep grand cherokee | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. I have a 12" sub and an 800 watt amp that I want to ... A: Yes, that device will work to provide you the low level inputs you need to get sound to the ... | |
| Trailblazer Radio Replacement | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: The aftermarket radio was recently stolen from our 2004 Trailblazer. We brought the vehicle to an ... A: A little bit of column A, and a little bit of column B. The door chimes and warnings sounds are an ... | |
| no power up | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: installing new Sony CD player - removed old sony CD player & old JVC cassette player -- none of ... A: What does the test light show on the yellow wire to ground? It should have power too. If it does, ... | |
| no bass output from pioneer ts-swx310 | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: i have a pioneer ts-swx310 subwoofer powered by a kenwood kac-5204 350w tied into a kenwood cd/mp3 ... A: There could be any number of issues at work here. First, if the amplifier is hooked up with RCAs, ... | |
| Amp shuts off | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a Power Acoustic Amp 2000W pushing 2 12" Kickers DVC 4 Ohms. The amp works good at a medium ... A: First, bass boost is junk and you shouldn't use it. :) Second, amps shut themselves off to save ... | |
| Radio Headunit , amplifier and subwoofer | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima with Bose. I am trying to install a new radio headunit in my car ... A: Check http://www.crutchfield.com/ -- when you enter your car, it will show you the hardware you need ... | |
| stereo help please!!! | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: we installed a new cd player in our 1996 suburban and now the speakers are not working... we had the ... A: There is nothing special I can really tell you to help. If the old stereo worked, and you've ... | |
| american bmw radio player in europe | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm from Greece, and i have found in ebay of us a BMW professional radio with very very lower price ... A: Unfortunately, unless the deck is also from an eastern European country, the deck will be designed ... | |
| car cassette problems | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I got the cassette tape you hook you mp3player into a cassette player in my 1997 dodge caravan. And ... A: Many tape players depend on their ability to turn the little wheels inside the cassette player to ... | |
| volts reduction vs. wattage reduction | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: After much reseach I have decided what to get. I want to get a Kappa One to run a single Type 'r' in ... A: Caps are literally giant capacitors. They store power and smooth out the voltage going into the ... | |
| install cd deck in a 98 dodge stratus | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: i have wired a panasonic deck and im not getting any power to the deck. now the brake lights dont ... A: It's possible the wiring is different between the vehicles. Also, I don't know how the fuses are ... | |
| install cd deck in a 98 dodge stratus | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: i have wired a panasonic deck and im not getting any power to the deck. now the brake lights dont ... A: Sounds like you blew a fuse (or two). There's no magic to installing a deck in a Stratus. No ... | |
| pioneer head unit | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: Have 2001 chevy silverado. Had pioneer head unit about a year, no problems at all. Had a alpine ... A: The blue power antenna wire is capped because your truck doesn't have an amplified antenna. It's ... | |
| Aftermarket Stereo in 2004 GMC w/ Bose System | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 GMC serria truck with a bose audio system, i also, have on-star but i dont use it. I ... A: Even though you don't use the OnStar, you still need the harness to retain onstar, as there's more ... | |
| kappa one/type 'r' correct ohm/watt match | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: After much reseach I have decided what to get. I want to get a Kappa One to run a single Type 'r' in ... A: First off, I wouldn't recommend running a sealed with a ported; they both have very different ... | |
| interchange stero ram 1500 | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: will a stratus stereo # 82208056 fit a 2004 ram 1500 with infinity stereo A: The short answer: almost certainly not. I don't know OEM stereos all that well, but the stereo in a ... | |
| Loose Wires? | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a KD-S590 CD stereo in my 1998 Honda Accord. It worked perfectly until I went over a speed ... A: If you take a look at the connector on the back of the faceplate, you'll see there's a whole bunch ... | |
| 1996 gmc sierra sterio | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I removed an after market stereo from a 1996 gmc sierra and replaced it with the original style ... A: There is no factory amp in a 96 Sierra. If you've removed the aftermarket deck, I would suggest ... | |
| Loose Wires? | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a KD-S590 CD stereo in my 1998 Honda Accord. It worked perfectly until I went over a speed ... A: What you're dealing with is the contacts from the faceplate to the deck having become too bent or ... | |
| dodge dakota stereo | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota quadcab. For the last year or so my stereo has been acting up. Usually ... A: You almost certainly need a new stereo. It sounds like it has some hairline cracks in a solder ... | |
| Installed Pioneer head unit into '98 Honda Odyssey - no sound | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I hooked up a Pioneer DEH-1300MP into my 1998 Honda Odyssey. The stereo lights up, seems to get ... A: There's nothing special to do with your particular vehicle. Don't hook up that blue and white wire ... | |
| Car Stereo | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I bought a Mercedes from a dealership about two months ago. This car had a woofer system. The ... A: I would suggest taking the car back to the dealership you bought it from and telling them that ... | |
| sony bt2700 | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a Sony bt2700 it is a great deck my only problem is when i press the bluetooth button to sync ... A: Unfortunately, Bluetooth is one of those things that still doesn't work 100% in a lot of cases. The ... | |
| 2002 ford taurus stereo | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I've recently hooked up a stereo in a 02 Taurus using a line output converter after the factory amp. ... A: That would suggest to me there's either an error in the subwoofer hookups, the subwoofers are blown, ... | |
| 2002 ford taurus stereo | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I've recently hooked up a stereo in a 02 Taurus using a line output converter after the factory amp. ... A: If the fuses in the amp are shot, then yes, that will obviously prevent things from working. Make ... | |
| 02 chevy tahoe | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I just recently bought 4 6 1/2 kickers speakers.. I have a pioneer double din and having a problems ... A: The first thing to do would be to disconnect the speakers, and the deck, and test with a multimeter ... | |
| Sub not working right. | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: ok well here is what happened i hoooked up my amp and sub power ground everything checked continuity ... A: That could be any number of things. First I would check to make sure you didn't blow a fuse. Then, ... | |
| 2002 ford taurus stereo | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I've recently hooked up a stereo in a 02 Taurus using a line output converter after the factory amp. ... A: First thing to check is to make sure that you've got the actual speaker outputs separate going into ... | |
| 98 dodge truck ft. speakers | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: on original speakers seems to be an electric brain with like 6 wires going in and the standard 2 ... A: Your speakers are self-amplifying. If you continue to use the factory deck, you're going to need to ... | |
| 2007 maxima radio swap | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: if i swap out my factory radio for after market is their a way to still use my in dash changer in ... A: The short answer is no. With the Bose/Navigation system, your options are VERY limited, and just ... | |
| I need help | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: How do u install a after market stereo in a 03 cadillac devil A: Visit a site like http://www.crutchfield.com/ to get an idea of the hardware you need. Then, you'll ... | |
| 2003 CTS Replacing factory amp with an aftermarkt | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have replaced my stereo with an aftermarket touch screen, replaced the interior speakers and now I ... A: Oops, first sentence was a bit misleading. The short answer then, is yes. You can reuse the wires. ... | |
| Algorhythms | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I want to add a bass package to my Stock bose system but worry about the bose programming actually ... A: What you're dealing with is unlikely to be the source unit limiting its output, and more likely to ... | |
| 2003 CTS Replacing factory amp with an aftermarkt | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I have replaced my stereo with an aftermarket touch screen, replaced the interior speakers and now I ... A: I'd run new wires. Usually in factory systems, the lowlevel signal is carried across standard wires ... | |
| audio | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: 1994 jeep grand cherokee i install the harness' wired the sony deck to it; the radio plays i have ... A: Make sure you have everything wired right -- perhaps you have something wired to your 'power ... | |
| removal/installation.. | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: My parents are giving me their 'old' cd player/stereo from their van, and it's compatible with my ... A: Instructions for getting at the factory stereo should be here: ... | |
| Matrix Poor Reception | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a 2006 Matrix XR and it has the worst radio reception in any car I have owned. It has ... A: Being the owner of a Matrix myself, I can tell you that stubby amplified antenna does result in ... | |
| jvc kd g140 wiring? | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: i just bought a jvc kd g140, but i don't know what wires i have to get. all i know is that i need to ... A: The deck should have come with a harness. This harness plugs into the JVC. Then, you need another ... | |
| Installing H/U | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: i have a 98 Oldsmobile Intrigue (Bose system) and i need help with the wiring. i bought a wiring ... A: If you can find the integration harness, it will take care of the remote turn on for you. If it ... | |
| Installing H/U | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: i have a 98 Oldsmobile Intrigue (Bose system) and i need help with the wiring. i bought a wiring ... A: With the bose system, the factory amplifier is no doubt expecting low level inputs from the deck to ... | |
| Glass display on car stereo | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I broke the glass display on a 2011 Tahoe factory radio. The glass and the display underneath. Radio ... A: Almost certainly not -- first, finding the supplier for the hardware (because Chevy inevitably ... | |
| Rear Speakers | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I am replacing the factory rear speakers with Pioneer 3 way TS-A6963R, and I used the integration ... A: The factory speakers are self-amplified. This means the wires supply the low-level signal, and ... | |
| antenna | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I am getting static through the radio when the rear defogger is on the same time the radio is ... A: The first thing to test is to check and see if you still have the static when you put a CD in the ... | |
| No sound | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: The stock head unit on my 2004 Sonata died. I replaced it with an aftermarkert sony xplod unit. All ... A: I'm not really sure what to tell you; there is nothing special about the Sonata that you could be ... | |
| car stereo | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: Yes i have a 2004 chevy trailblazer and i am looking to install an after market sound system in it. ... A: All of your car's audible warnings, not just the chime (seat belt warnings, reminders about the key ... | |
| 2003 f-150 wiring subs and amp to factory head unit | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Justin, I was wondering what I would need to hook up subs and amp to a 2003 Ford F150 factory head ... A: You'll need either an amp with a high level input, or a high to low level output converter. Plus a ... | |
| pioneer superturner 3d | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: How do i reset my radio Is reading error 12 on cd face A: This may very well mean your CD's jammed, and/or the deck is shot. Pull the radio fuse from your ... | |
| savant mhd47201 | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: how can i bypass wireing into my parking break for my dvd player to show a picture A: Different units have different methods. Some units, you just ground out the wire that wants to be ... | |
| vr3 vrvd630 hissing | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I have just bought this used and there is a hissing that plays through the speakers at any volume or ... A: Hissing out of the speakers on any stereo system is typically a result of 'ground looping' This ... | |
| Line Output Converter | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have an audiopipe line output converter that is quite low end. it has left and right speaker ... A: Whether or not a better line out converter will do what you want is anyone's guess. There are a ... | |
| CD changer removal and repair | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: Our 1998 Lincoln Continental has CD changer in console for JBL system...changer motor will not ... A: Instructions on removal of the CD changer in your car can be found here: ... | |
| deck problems? | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a weird problem with my kenwood deck where it works fine for a while but after a while it ... A: I'd be lying if I said I'd ever heard of such a thing before. I'd suggest you have a bad electrical ... | |
| 2002 Chevy Tahoe & A New Radio | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: We got a new Kenwood to go in our 2002 Chevy Tahoe. Can't find any wiring diagram that has the ... A: If you have the Bose system factory in your car, you need special hardware to make it work. If not, ... | |
| 2004 Buick Lesabre / No Sound | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: Aftermarket Radio Installation. I hooked up everything right, all grounds, hot wires, speaker wires, ... A: There is nothing special you need to do to make that deck work -- the '04 Lesabre doesn't usually ... | |
| Audio System | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: When I turn on my radio/cd system, sometimes it will power but no sound comes out and sometimes it ... A: Forget about Honda. They'll screw you every time. You have two options here. The first one is to ... | |
| left side cuts out | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: when playing cd's the left side speakers cut out, but work fine when radio on. any idea's as to why? A: I can't even begin to make sense of why that would happen. If it is working just fine for radio, ... | |
| Powered sub install | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Sebring LXI. I want to install an Infinity Basslink powered sub in the trunk.Can I tap ... A: This is a *really* late answer, but it just showed up in my pending questions list today, even ... | |
| liberty stereo | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I just a sony radio I'm not getting any sound from the left side side of the car I don't know what ... A: If the speaker worked on the factory system before you replaced the deck, you're simply looking at a ... | |
| No Sound!! | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: i have a problem in my 2005 gmc truck. i have alpine deck and speakers in it. everything was working ... A: This can be any number of things. First, check if the deck has its own fuse. Many do, and that ... | |
| Car radio and clock will not work | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe when my battery died the person that tried to put it in blew the main ... A: I'm guessing they either connected the negative and positive near the battery, or installed the ... | |
| trouble with stereo | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: my son installed a new stereo in his 2001 toyota celica gt,now the car wont start what could be the ... A: This has probably become more of a car fixing issue rather than car stereo, but there are a few ... | |
| car audio problem | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: i have two jl audio amps a 500/1 running to my W6 sub and a 300/4 running my speakers. i also a ... A: The first thing to do is to find your electrical leak. If it's a bad/corroded connection, it could ... | |
| Instal of aftermarket stereo for 04 durango | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I bought an Alpine stereo to replace my factory stereo in a 04 Dodge Durango. I bought the correct ... A: One of two things has happened. The most likely is you've simply missed a wire. Make sure there is ... | |
| Soundstream reference amp | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Soundstream reference 405 I just removed the old board that was burnt I had been told. so I ... A: Generally, there's no harm in it, and you'd be better off. It wouldn't be better if you didn't. ... | |
| Boss 745BA car stereo | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Recently my car stereo started going off by itself, I would remove the faceplate, push the reset ... A: It's not a blown fuse; a blown fuse would just not work at all. If your car door being slammed is ... | |
| GPS as a speedometer? | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Thinking of using a lower end price Garmin GPS as a speedometer in My 86 Toyota truck.Can I leave ... A: The truck is designed to turn off power to auxiliary devices during starting to prevent surges, so ... | |
| Date/time display | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Hey there. The date/time/service display keeps resetting on me, Well atleast the date and time. ... A: If your deck keeps losing the date/time, then that would suggest that it's losing power when the car ... | |
| 1993 Jeep Wrangler | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Ok, I'm installing a used deck, i got from my uncle,into my 1993 Jeep Wrangler. The problem is i ... A: The wires you need to attach to should be behind the factory deck somewhere. If there isn't one, ... | |
| car stereo | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: i have an eclipse spyder n it sat out in the weather recently for a period of time. now my stereo ... A: It could be all sorts of things depending on which year and options your car has. It also depends ... | |
| my car radio is make a noice | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1991 caprice classic with a bose radio and amp. my car sat for 7 years befor my uncle gave ... A: If the stereo is making a high squeal, the first thing to check is the connections, and to make sure ... | |
| 6x9 wiring | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: just a simple question for you here (i know zero about speakers and systems). I have a Toyota Celica ... A: There's actually more to deal with here. Your factory speakers likely have an impedance of 4ohms. ... | |
| 04 Tahoe aux cord to play ipod | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Hey Justin! I'm trying to find the right cord to hook up with my stereo to play my ipod through. ... A: Your deck would likely need modification to work with the aux input -- I believe you have one of the ... | |
| Wiring speakers to amp | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Can I connect 6 speakers plus a sub woofer to my PYLE PLMRA420 4 Channel 1000 Watt Waterproof Marine ... A: I don't know the specs on all those speakers, but just follow Ohm's law with them. You can wire ... | |
| bose cd player nissan maxima 2004 | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: cd s are jammed in player can you tell me how to to remvove the player from dash so i can clear it. ... A: Before trying that, try these two things: First, make sure the car is warm inside -- they tend to ... | |
| subs and amp | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 lanzar MAX124D 12 inch 4ohm dvc subs 1600w max 800w rms also have an alpine 1000w@2ohm and ... A: With 2 12" 4ohm DVC subs, your best bet is to wire the subwoofer coils in parallel (creating a 2ohm ... | |
| replacing radio | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: i have a 97 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo with the infinity gold package and the Kenwood 6 cd changer. ... A: I am not aware of any hardware that would be able to maintain your cd changer functionality as it ... | |
| AX-ADCT2 converter install | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: what is a good 12v power source for axxess AX-ADCT2 converter in a 06 pontiac G6? A: The best way to generally install a new electrical device that has the potential to draw a fair bit ... | |
| installed radio in 1997 tahoe | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine installed a Pioneer deck in my 1997 Chevy Tahoe, it worked fine except when you ... A: To be honest, it sounds like you either blew the internal amplifier in the deck, or there's a short ... | |
| nissan maxima 2004 stereo | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: with the Nissan maximas stereo it has the option to put a cd stacker in the glove box when i took to ... A: While I believe the CD changer plug might be behind the glove box, you won't be able to use that ... | |
| I've got nothing! | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: So I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier. A few years ago my little brother installed a Kenwood CD/Radio ... A: You're almost certainly correct, although the loose wire I'd imagine would be somewhere behind the ... | |
| car stereo | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: today i broke the faceplate and the glass behind it on my radio in my 2008 chevy malibu classic and ... A: Unfortunately, your only option will be replacement. Finding parts to repair it will be near ... | |
| rear dvd player on a 03 expedition | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: i just purchased a new factory made dvd console for my 03 expedition but i don't have the tools to ... A: If you got another factory deck, all you should need are the two metal u-shaped removal tools you ... | |
| Pontiac Vibe factory stereo | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: First, I have a 2004 Pontiac Vibe with the factory stereo, 4 speakers, no navigation system. I ... A: You need something like one of these: http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=8108 ... | |
| Car stereo completely shut down | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: They tell me its the fuse but I already checked it and its fine what can it be? Please help need ... A: It's probably still a fuse. :) There are two fuse panels in the car. One under the hood, and one ... | |
| speakers | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: cause they are pretty alike but theres a big price diference: ... A: The more expensive ones come with tweeters and crossovers. That's why there's such a price ... | |
| new radio install | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: my boyfriend got me a new sony aftermarket stereo to put in my 2001 pontiac sunfire and his best ... A: You're going to want to take the unit to someone who knows what they're doing. Put the OEM harness ... | |
| Amp and subwoofer wiring - 4 Ohm DVC sub or 2Ohm DVC sub | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I have bought an amplifier whose specs are as below: (RMS)Continuous output power: 1 x 360 W (2 ... A: Lower impedance means more power can travel across the electrical connection, so you'll find pretty ... | |
| Speakers for Ford Ranger | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: ...I have a 2009 Ford Ranger with 4 doors. I am currently using the factory stereo and speakers. It ... A: Your truck is designed for 6x8s, so I would advise getting 6x8s. The only downside is they're going ... | |
| clock setting | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: my RDS radio says time clock not available when I push the time button. And I also tried the ... A: RDS tuners can tune their time off of the signal provided by some FM stations. A station has RDS ... | |
| cd player | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a cd stuck in my 2006 pontiac g6 single disc player when i push eject it act like it want to ... A: First and easiest thing to try, which probably won't work, but is worth a shot, is to remove the ... | |
| Connecting Sub with no output on Head Unit | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: i recently bought a new headunit but discovered it doesnt have a direct Sub output RCA but it had ... A: Generally, hooking up RCA wires in the wrong order or direction won't damage anything, it just won't ... | |
| amp and subs | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: my buddy has a kicker zx750x1 hooked up to two kicker cvr 800rmsx1600peak 2ohm dvc subs. sounds ... A: It's a 750x1 W amp, so 2x400 subs should be just fine. As for box type, that's all personal ... | |
| amp and subs | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: my buddy has a kicker zx750x1 hooked up to two kicker cvr 800rmsx1600peak 2ohm dvc subs. sounds ... A: This amplifier is rated best at 2ohm. This means, if you get 2 dual coil subwoofers, you'll want to ... | |
| car speaker sizes | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: i am trying to find out what the speaker stock sizes are for a 2009 chevy aveo5 1LT 6 speaker system ... A: Unfortunately, the source I'd use (crutchfield.com) doesn't have any information available on the ... | |
| car stereo | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: when i first hooked it up the radio sounded great but upon lookin at the stock one i reallized that ... A: You might be dealing with the fact that the OEM deck was just a lineout type connection over small ... | |
| CD Changer Error | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: The battery on my 2005 Pontiac G6 had to be replaced. After the battery was replaced, the CD player ... A: CD changers are really finicky. Try disconnecting it, leaving it for a minute or two, and ... | |
| Dash stereo power conection | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 2001 camper van on the Dodge 3500 van chasis. The previous owner put in an Alpine ... A: The connector you're seeing in the deck is likely an accessory hookup for things like CD changers, ... | |
| replacing monsoon car stereo in grand am | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: i was looking into replacing my stock deck and was also thinking of installing all new speakers and ... A: Yes, you're likely looking at new wiring since the hookups you're going to do are likely to be ... | |
| car audio | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: i have a class d 1501 audio pipe amp with two audio pipe 750 watt subs. when i keep the base low it ... A: The amp going into protection is one of two things: overheating, or the impedance is off. Take a ... | |
| car stereo | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Just bought a 1999 plymouth neon, cd deck didnt work so I bought a new one and new harness wire set. ... A: Test the fuses again. :) Most cars have two fuse boxes. One under the hood, and one near the ... | |
| Jetta mkIV Monsoon amo | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a used 2004 Jetta, and the sound would only play through the front two tweeters. I ... A: The '04 Jetta with the Monsoon system has a factory amplifier that doesn't push the tweeters. If ... | |
| CD & NAVIGATION WONT WORK | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 2005 DURANGO ITS HAS A SYSTEM THAT CONSISTS OF CD,RADIO AND NAVIGATION. WHEN I TURN ON THE ... A: The problem you're having could be any number of things. Unfortunately, I can only guess. Your ... | |
| Fader , Balance problems | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I just installed a stereo system in my car , which has 2 amplifiers , 1 subwoofer and 6 speakers .. ... A: The likely scenario is that you just have some wires flipped around. Your best bet is to disconnect ... | |
| saturn sl cd deck | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2001 saturn sl so i got the right harness that plugs right into the car but i still cant ... A: First step is to remove the twist & tape. That will not hold and will not give you a clean enough ... | |
| amp installation in 2005 jeep liberty | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I am usually very good at car audio work but for the life of me I cant find a hole for my 4 gauge ... A: Hey Keith, Unfortunately, I don't have the inside of an '05 liberty memorised, so I can't be as ... | |
| Cadillac cts oem amp Replacement | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have an 05 Cadillac CTS w/o Bose. I am looking to do my stereo system. I am keeping the oem ... A: Based on the fact that you're replacing nearly everything, I wouldn't bother tapping into anything ... | |
| car stereo | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: i have an 06 durango, the factory radio comes on whenever it feels like it. i purchased a new car ... A: The eject and display button working but nothing else working means that the car's accessory wire ... | |
| Two Pyle "Blue Wave" Plbw154's | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm glad I came across this site, as I have only one question. I have two Pyle 15" 1500 watt peak ... A: Well, first your question about the power staying on -- this would suggest to me a wire got crossed ... | |
| speakers and amps | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: Ok. I need help understanding how the whole thing works. I have am buying a Power Acoustik - 1200W ... A: Your best bet in this case, then, is to wire the subwoofer coils in parallel, creating a 2ohm ... | |
| amp and subs | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: can i hook up an amp and sub to a factory stereo on a 06 tahoe A: You can do just about anything you want with enough time and effort. ;) In this case, yes. You ... | |
| Rear Ch's full range? | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an 07 Subaru with the stock, single din radio, and the rear ch's don't sound like they are ... A: Your car stereo doing that would be news to me. Generally, the sound sent to the rear speakers is ... | |
| Installing aftermarket car stereo and components | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I just recently purchased an aftermarket stereo system and I would like to install the system my ... A: That depends on about a million different things. What kind of car you have, what kind of ... | |
| Car stereo/dvd player | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a VRVD630 DVD/CD player that i recently installed into my truck, when I go to turn my truck ... A: I'm not sure what I can answer. Yes, you've almost certainly blown a fuse. If it worked for a few ... | |
| speakers and amps | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Ok. I need help understanding how the whole thing works. I have am buying a Power Acoustik - 1200W ... A: I'd need more specs on the amp (specifically, how many channels and at what ohms) it can handle. ... | |
| low volume | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Tahoe with a Bose stereo system. I have to turn the radio up to full volume, to get a ... A: It sounds to me like a connection somewhere in the vehicle has become loose. Troubleshooting issues ... | |
| how to fix sub | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have bought a new ford fiesta (in india) and it comes with a defualt kenwood system, it has only ... A: What you need is a low-level converter. It is a device that you will connect to your high-level ... | |
| Fabric Stereo Silverado LTZ08 | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Recently I install a amplifier to my Chevrolet Cheyenne(Silverado) 08 LTZ 4X4, the problem is that ... A: If by fabric you mean factory stereo, it is unlikely to have a remote wire. Your best bet will be ... | |
| Sony MEX BT2700 Memory resetting | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I've just installed a Sony MEX BT2700 XPLOD Stereo into my 96 VW Golf / Rabbit. The stereo works ... A: If it comes on sometimes, but not others, that would almost certainly rule out a fuse. A fuse ... | |
| Cd player | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Whats up man, I recently asked " Brian " this question, but he just told me he already talked to me ... A: My suggestion would be that whoever installed the aftermarket equipment might've done it wrong. My ... | |
| Wiring Question | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I was stupid and did not go the wiring harness route while ... A: My suggestion is to put back the factory harness, and go buy an aftermarket connector harness. It ... | |
| installing amp and subs to stock stereo | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: What do i need to install my amp and subs to my chevy impala 2004s stock stereo. My amp doesn't have ... A: Your options are to replace the deck, get an amp that does high level input, or buy a high level to ... | |
| Dual Voice Coils | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I currently have 2 12" JL Audio 12w3v2 subs. Each sub is dual voice coil 2 ohms. I have them wired ... A: There's a part of the model # that's missing from your message. The 12w3v2-d2, -d4, and -d6. I ... | |
| Head Unit | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I just installed a pioneer head unit ... A: The likely scenario is the simplest one: some wiring is likely wrong and/or incomplete. Make sure ... | |
| speaker placement & sound quality | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a 40 yr. old woman who loves doing this stuff on my own, but I need alittle help. I installed ... A: You can put speakers whereever you want, really. If you want to properly be able to control each ... | |
| low to high converters | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Quick question. Every needs a high to low converter for hooking amps to factory stereos. I need to ... A: The purpose of low-level is to transfer audio signal to an amplifier to amplify and send out the ... | |
| Sony MEX BT2700 Memory resetting | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I've just installed a Sony MEX BT2700 XPLOD Stereo into my 96 VW Golf / Rabbit. The stereo works ... A: What you're saying would suggest that whoever installed the immobilizer cut something they shouldn't ... | |
| wire splicing | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a 96 mustang. head unit is kenwood kdc-mp225, stock door speakers(front), stock 6x9's(rear), ... A: No, that wouldn't be safe. By running them together, you'd be running them in parallel, which would ... | |
| aftermaket sound system | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: What does it mean when your sound system kills your car over night even if eveything looks turned ... A: It could be any number of things. The first thing I'd check would be if whoever added the sound ... | |
| 2005 monteCarlo | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I got into a car accident:stereo worked fine after.. afterwards ...had to take it back to the body ... A: My guess would be that a connection got loosened, or the gain on the amplifier is screwed up. Try ... | |
| amp | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: my ground wire came out as i was driving and when i went to put it back the ground wire touch ... A: The more likely scenario is that you blew a fuse. If the deck still works, check the remote wire ... | |
| Sony MEX BT2700 Memory resetting | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I've just installed a Sony MEX BT2700 XPLOD Stereo into my 96 VW Golf / Rabbit. The stereo works ... A: Yes, that's the likely problem. Your constant & switched power are reversed. If you're using an ... | |
| STEREO | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: IVE HOOKED UP MY STEREO AND NOW MY DOOR LOCKS WONT WORK AND MY INSIDE LIGHT AND MY FUSES ARE GOOD DO ... A: You should have an aftermarket deck harness for your car. In which case, you just line up each like ... | |
| Speakers dead/ low-line system no amp/ ipod interface installed | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Full History: Hyundai 05 Elantra sedan -replaced OEM head unit with Pioneer DEH-P3100 (bought ... A: If you don't have an amp, then your deck is amplifying for you, and then sending the signal in a ... | |
| Car amp | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: We have a 500 watt Jensen Amp, the Jensen logo will light up, and the power light will come on when ... A: First, disconnect all of the speakers and inputs from the amp. All that should be connected are ... | |
| Installing aftermarket stereo in 2003 avalanche, does not power on. | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Attempting to install an aftermarket stereo (Dual brand) into a 2003 chevrolet avalanche with wheel ... A: My guess would be one of the two power wires is not connected correctly. Your deck has 2 power ... | |
| in dash system | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: i got a new wire harness and i dont no how to install it ... can you tell me the wires i should or ... A: The harness should match up colour-for-colour with the new deck's harness. Then everything should ... | |
| 2 seperate batterys | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 monster 18s in the back of my ford expedition and a monster Persision Power mono block amp ... A: The first thing I'd do is upgrade the power wire going two the batteries. 8g isn't nearly enough to ... | |
| stereo issues | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: My stereo has recently been acting extremely off. When i first start the truck up...the led screen ... A: Some of those issues can be caused by temperature. I don't know your location, but if you live ... | |
| my 2009 car went up in flames from a stereo | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: i wanted to get info about what may have happened here and how to possible prove that it was a ... A: This is.. interesting. Is it possible that the stereo caused the car to go up? Absolutely. Did it ... | |
| Pioneer KEH-P7250 HU Connection | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I wish to install my Pioneer KEH-P7250 Cassate/Radio car audio. I want to do it my self [DIY] and ... A: While it should work OK in the current configuration, it is unlikely to sound right at all. I'd ... | |
| 2006 VW Jetta radio install. | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: How do I remove the trim panel around the radio on a vw jetta 2006 also do I need anything else to ... A: The panel should just pop off. It's held in with spring clips. Just be gentle and it shouldn't be ... | |
| 2002 Celica GTS Stereos connection | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Justin Wheeler i got a 2002 Toyota Celica Gts and recently i got a BOSS 745BA Stereo and also got a ... A: I don't know the BHA8113 kit specifically. But aftermarket harnesses should have their function ... | |
| Pioneer KEH-P7250 HU Connection | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I wish to install my Pioneer KEH-P7250 Cassate/Radio car audio. I want to do it my self [DIY] and ... A: Go to your nearest car stereo shop and buy a harness for your car. Just tell them your ... | |
| 2994 Tahoe stereo | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: The battery on my wifes 2004 Tahoe went bad, I replaced it and everything works fine except the ... A: There's actually 3 wires you need to check. I don't know the colours off-hand, but there should be ... | |
| amp wiring | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: i wired an amp for the first time last night and it works sweet when the key is in acc postion, i ... A: The amp turns off when you start the car, but stays on when the car is in accessory? This would ... | |
| 01 grand cherokee radio question | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: here is the scenario, months ago i wanted to upgrade the HU in my GC but couldnt becuase of the PCI ... A: Does the lineout converter have a light on it? If so, is it lighting up? Testing the lineout ... | |
| cd player | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: i have connected my amp and subs already and they are working great when the radio is on but when i ... A: It sounds to me like you have the remote wire telling the amp to turn on hooked up to your power ... | |
| car stereo install | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Well i was installing my friends deck to his 00 celica, and i was trying to get the power antenna to ... A: There should only be one wire that looks anything like an antenna wire (and it should plug straight ... | |
| car stereo install | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Well i was installing my friends deck to his 00 celica, and i was trying to get the power antenna to ... A: No, don't cut that rca looking wire. That's the actual antenna, and should not be touched. The ... | |
| car stereo install | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Well i was installing my friends deck to his 00 celica, and i was trying to get the power antenna to ... A: The Celica has another radio fuse inside the dash up near the steering column. You'll have to get ... | |
| 4 12's bump is coming in and out | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: i have 4 twelves.. 2 audiobahn, 2 kicker, wired to a hct 1500 watt mono block amp. i had it running ... A: There could be a whole bunch of reasons for this. You might be low on power and require a more ... | |
| 96 maxima aftermarket cd player install | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a 96 maxima with bose...i got a harness and installed a aftermarket cd player but i wont get ... A: The first easiest, and most obvious answer is to check the connections you made. Not getting any ... | |
| DVD Player in a Chev Trailblazer | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: Justin, I have Two problems... DVD won't play, DVD won't eject When I put a dvd in the built in ... A: This sort of thing happens with DVD and CD drives all the time. Unfortunately, it often means ... | |
| amp shuts off. | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday I bought a Performance Tekniques 1200 watt 2 channel amp to power my 2 10inch fosgate P1s. ... A: It's rare you'd ever want to wire subwoofers in series. Your best bet is to leave them as they are ... | |
| Alpine Type R's | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have two 12" Alpine Type R's. model #SWR-1242D (4 ohms at 500 watts rms). and i am trying to find ... A: According to Alpine's awful website, the subwoofers are 2x4ohm coils. I didn't know this when I ... | |
| Car Subwoofers and Amplifiers. | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Hey Justin, I was recently told that in order to hook up my Rockford Fosgate amplifier to my car ... A: Yes, that is your best option if your OEM car stereo is what you want to use and it doesn't feature ... | |
| installation question | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 08 GMC Canyon. Getting ready to install sub and amp, would like to use factory head unit. ... A: First off, to be honest, I don't know your deck as I haven't worked with any 08 Canyons. That said, ... | |
| 2003 monte carlo ss stereo | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: can i install an amplifier and subwoofer to the factory stereo in my new SS? or are there kits to ... A: Can you install an amp and sub? Yes. You'll need a high-level output converter. If you choose to ... | |
| Alpine Type R's | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have two 12" Alpine Type R's. model #SWR-1242D (4 ohms at 500 watts rms). and i am trying to find ... A: You want RMS power. Ignore max wattage. Pretend it doesn't exist. If a salesman tells you a ... | |
| Replacemenr of factory fitted head unit vw passat 2000 | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: so as to fit an aftermarket one? Ben A: As long as you buy a proper adapter, your K-wire shouldn't be an issue. If you find a pin looped ... | |
| mofo box size | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: i want to get 2 15" mofo subs. i want them to bang hard i mean just shake everything they possibaly ... A: Simply read the manual on the subs for box size. Make sure they have their own airspace, and if ... | |
| Wiring? | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Hey... My boyfriend went to go hook up my DVD cd player deck with screen. And everything was good, ... A: When you say everything was good, do you mean it worked at some point or never worked? If it never ... | |
| Cd player not taking the disc | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My Car has a alpine head unit, a CD got jammed inside so we took it out, removed the top cover and ... A: Make sure you have your deck's security code if there is one. Then, remove the radio fuse, and wait ... | |
| stereo wiring issue | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have been installing my own car stereos for as long as i've been driving, which is now about 15 ... A: Most cars these days have 2 sets of fuses. One under the hood, and one under the dash. In my car's ... | |
| Car Wiring | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: On my 2003 Chevy Impala I have the aftermarket cd player hooked up, but the only wire i dont is the ... A: If the deck is currently working, but not turning off when the car is off, then you have a wire ... | |
| alpine cda-7893 in 1994 fleetwood | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: i have my alpine installed in a 1994 cadillac fleetwood and will play for a short min and shut off ... A: Your issue is either overheating, or loose wiring. I'd start with overheating. You can quickly and ... | |
| radio locked in Anti-Theft Mode | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: the radio in my 2005 Pontiac Vibe (basic am/fm cd) is locked in anti-theft mode. will not come on, ... A: The '05 Vibe if I remember correctly actually has a Toyota deck in it (the Vibe & Matrix are the ... | |
| car amplifier | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: i have kickers amplifier model dx200.4 what best speaker you recommend and how many watt do i need ... A: I can't recommend a speaker since what kind of speaker you want will depend entirely on your taste, ... | |
| Adding Amp & Woofer to 07 G6 GT w/ Monsson | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I would like to add an additional Amp and Sub to my 2007 G6 GT w/ the upgraded monsoon sound and 6 ... A: I've not worked on the new G6es yet, but I'm willing to be $20 that you do not have OEM preouts. ... | |
| car amp wiring | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: a 800watt amp and a 1000watt amp. my car is a bmw compact 02plate. what wiring kit do i need for ... A: You'll need: Enough speaker wire to run from the amps to the subs, plus enough wire to run from the ... | |
| Car Stereo in 2002 Chevy Malibu | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Bought 2002 Chevy Malibu without stock radio/cdplayer. Someone had rewired and placed a junkie am/fm ... A: Yes you need that part. Some of your car's safety systems are routed through it. It's not ... | |
| No sound, Alpine 9886 | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I just bought an Alpine CDA-9886. Hooked it all up, lights all came on but no sound. Read through ... A: The first thing to check is the back of the deck. Many newer decks have their own fuse in them to ... | |
| radio and speakers shut off | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: i my little brother has a 95 dodge neon he had a friend hook up a aftermarket stereo when he turn ... A: If there's an amplifier installed, it's likely overheating or noticing too much clipping and turning ... | |
| Subwoofer box | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a pair of subs in a box. There are 2 V121D4 subs in a box with an interior volume ... A: Porting the box would result in more volume, but your quality and sound accuracy would suffer. The ... | |
| amp not working | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: okay so my brother gave me his old car which has a mtc sub and amp in it. 2 days ago the sub just ... A: There's a bunch of reasons this could be happening. The likely scenario is that a fuse has popped. ... | |
| connect a output converter | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: i got a 04 maxima with a boss system, trying to hook up the output converter kit so i could connect ... A: That almost certainly won't be necessary. Look around in the firewall more -- you'll likely find ... | |
| connect a output converter | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: i got a 04 maxima with a boss system, trying to hook up the output converter kit so i could connect ... A: Your best bet is to go to a local car stereo shop, and looking at a harness for your car. See where ... | |
| cd player error | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey, since you guys are experts, this should be a no brainer for you. I got an 04 Maxima, and the ... A: One of two things is going on here. Either your drive's laser is dirty and needs to be cleaned (you ... | |
| car stereo saving radio stations | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have made a boombox from a Sony CDX-C8050X with a computer power supply for power for use by the ... A: The deck doesn't require much power to keep your stations, but it does need a constant supply of 12V ... | |
| Volume problem | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer CD/radio aftermarket stereo in my truck. I hadn't had the truck long, but the ... A: If the deck is visibly showing the volume going down again, then the potentiometer in your volume ... | |
| How do you install Pioneer DEH-P6000UB To 98 Toyota Corola | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Hey man yea we need to know How to install a Pioneer DEH-P6000UB To a 98 Toyota Corola, also how to ... A: Go to your local stereo shop and buy the harness for your car. It will cost approximately $15, but ... | |
| 2004 durango deck | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: i set the clock on my deck and now my mode button will not work to operate my cd player. i want to ... A: Many decks will refuse to let you to switch to CD mode if there's no CD in it -- try ejecting and ... | |
| nextar nc990c | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a cd in the machine and it will not eject???? when you turn the unit on it reads the disc and ... A: This would suggest that the unit is jammed. Unplug/remove the fuse from it for 30 seconds, and then ... | |
| Charade wiring for car stereo | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: We have just purchased a Dihatsu charade and while trying to install a stereo in it I have noticed ... A: You shouldn't be wiring to the factory wires in the first place. Always buy an aftermarket harness. ... | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 Moonson Stereo | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Wheeler: I have buy a OEM Monsoon Radio out ebay. It is the Model that uses one CD and Cassette ... A: Unfortunately, the likely scenario is that there is some bad circuitry within the unit, and ... | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 Moonson Stereo | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Wheeler: I have buy a OEM Monsoon Radio out ebay. It is the Model that uses one CD and Cassette ... A: If two stores have said there's no audio coming out of it, you should probably go back to the person ... | |
| problems with radio does not eject | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: cd changer is jammed how can i take the cd out or opened the radio A: With cd changers, a lot of the time, your only option is to open it up and remove your disc ... | |
| Volume button | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I´ve got an Alpine CDa9883 head unit installed on my car, the problem is that the volume button ... A: Believe it or not, the volume controls are pretty common to have break. If you can handle using the ... | |
| Aftermarket audio in 2004 Chev Silverado | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I want to install a Sony blutooth capable MP3/cd audio system in my 2004 2500HD Silverado. The ... A: As far as I'm aware, the only hardware you're missing in your truck would be the GM Interface that ... | |
| installing amp/sub to stock 04 malibu factory deck | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: is there a way of bypassing removing too many parts on the interior to hook up a amp remote wire to ... A: If you're hooking up to a factory deck, it's not likely to have a 'remote ' wire anyway. Your best ... | |
| Car Stereo/Clock and lights dont work | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I need help. My Car Stereo, Clock and lights are dead, it has even affected the locks for the ... A: Most cars have a second fuse panel near the driver. Check around the steering column. In my car ... | |
| active crossover layout | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Here is what I have. Head Unit is a Pioneer avhp 5100 Front Components 6.5 JBL 660 GTi with passive ... A: The first thing to mention is that your HU can only reasonably put out somewhere in the range of 16w ... | |
| speaker noises | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: 1993 buick centry. speaker noise is a deep sound that goes up and down with the rpm even with the ... A: You're right, it's almost certainly a ground looping issue. In a 16 year old car, some of your ... | |
| car audio | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: how do i set my gain on my amp and line out converter so my music doesnt sound destorted wen i turn ... A: Set them as low as you reasonably can so that it sounds good but not distorted. Basically, if you ... | |
| Check CD error | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Trailblazer and my radio works fine, but the CD player has an error message check CD, ... A: The first thing to try is to remove your stereo fuse and wait a few minutes. Plug it back in and ... | |
| speaker buzz | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a clarion pro audio DXZ825 head unit and I have pioneer 3 way speakers that were fairly ... A: Keep looking. :) Your issue is invariably a loose wire or connection somewhere. The first step I7 ... | |
| alpine v12 amps | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: one is an expert model mrv-1505 and the other one is a v12 model mrv-t503 I bought them used and i ... A: Here are the specs as I could dig them up. These #s are RMS. MAX ratings are meaningless. Justin ... | |
| new car stereo and old | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: i put a new cd player in my car and it works fine whens its parked but when i hit the gas when its ... A: Speakers making a noise specifically when you do something else unrelated in the car points to ... | |
| 2000 Cavalier stereo removal | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: How do you take the face plate off of the stereo and surrounding things in the 2000 Chevy Cavalier? ... A: You'll need a phillips head screwdriver. There are a bunch of screws holding it in. One underneath ... | |
| high level to low level converter | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a 2005 Jaguar VandenPlas. I have installed a high level to low level converter so I ... A: Your issue will either be ground loop, or signal interference. First, for ground looping: Ensure ... | |
| Stereo problem | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: My stereo works ok on am stations but when I change it to fm,it goes to station 189.9 and will not ... A: That's a weird issue. First, make sure that if your deck has a setting for only tuning in stations ... | |
| 1997 Diamante Sub Hook Up | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for an ideal spot in my 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante to run the power wire through the ... A: I don't know your vehicle specifically. That said, I've never worked on a car in my life where ... | |
| KDC 116S | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: My Kenwood KDC 116S wont play anything but base sound thru my subs (10in Punch). I have taken it out ... A: Check the menus in the deck. Kenwood decks have all sorts of options for low and high pass ... | |
| issues with complete system shut down | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: i have recently installed new kenwood radio ,new kac-8104d amp,Capacitor 1.0 farad,and ... A: There's one of four things going on here. I'll list them in the order of most likely to least ... | |
| speakers not working on 2004 nissan pathfinder | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I've been having a problem with the speakers in my 2004 Nissan pathfinder LE. The left speaker on ... A: Your mechanic is probably right. Testing the wiring can prove to be a little difficult, as ... | |
| dvd-r doesn't play | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Jensen VM9312HD indash and when I try to play a dvd-r all it does is loads then ejects or ... A: The likely scenario is that the unit is simply incapable of reading DVD-Rs. If its specs say it ... | |
| RADIO PROBLEM | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: i have 04 maxima radio, every time i put the disc in it ask me to eject the disc, i dont know how to ... A: Pull your radio fuse, wait a few minutes, and put it back. Sometimes that's all a deck needs to ... | |
| Nextar nc990c | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I can not get any cd to load into the system.. everytime i enter one it states error 1 and wont feed ... A: Error 1 generally means the CD was unreadable. If it does this with all of your CDs, either the ... | |
| Car Stereo Wiring | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: We just got a 4 channel amp (2-16 ohms per channel), 2 12" subs 1200w/5ohms, and 2 tweeters ... A: If the tweeters you got are real tweeters, I wouldn't bother amplifying them -- making very high ... | |
| 2001 Honda Civic Radio Malfunction | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My 2001 Civic radio/CD player continues to stay on after the car is turned off (and key removed). I ... A: If you don't know, I would suggest taking it to a stereo shop as your next step. You'll have to ... | |
| 2001 Honda Civic Radio Malfunction | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My 2001 Civic radio/CD player continues to stay on after the car is turned off (and key removed). I ... A: Your stereo has two power wires going to it. One of them provides it with constant power, all the ... | |
| 2000 chevy silverado anti theft radio code | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: My mother had unplugged her truck battery and it did something to her radio where she has to have an ... A: Unfortunately, not really. That said, I think there are some resources on the Internet who can get ... | |
| 2008 dodge ram | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: i just bought a wire harness for my truck to put an aftermarket stereo and it turns on and plays cd ... A: If you have the infinity 7 speaker system, you have to buy the special factory amplifier integration ... | |
| 2001 Honda Civic Radio Malfunction | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: My 2001 Civic radio/CD player continues to stay on after the car is turned off (and key removed). I ... A: If it's the OEM unit, then you might have some crossed wires. I don't know if the Honda features ... | |
| Pontiac g6 | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I installed a kenwood kdc 332 cd player but it will not even turn on. I bought a kit for it and ... A: If your old deck worked OK before you installed this one, and this one isn't turning on, the issue ... | |
| 1996 GMC Car Stereo | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: Audio system will suddenly stop working. Which is typically preceded by a loud popping sound ... A: That's a really weird issue. My guess would be that it is losing one of its two power sources ... | |
| 2004 PT Cruiser CD Changer | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Changed battery in 04 PT Cruiser and the CD Changer quit working. It doesn't even show up on radio ... A: I would suggest finding the fuse that it is on, removing it, waiting about 30 seconds, and ... | |
| Car Stereo Removal | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: How do I remove the factory installed stereo from a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo? A: The last jeep I worked on was an '01, so I didn't know off-hand. That said, I was able to find ... | |
| CD Player won't fit and rear speakers going in and out | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have A 1999 Buick Century Custom and A Pioneer CD Player (him not really sure what type it is I ... A: Unfortunately, the space available for a deck in your car is less than 6". Because of that, you'll ... | |
| car stereo | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a 05 impala i lost all sound.stereo still seems to be functioning. only thing is the xm 1 and ... A: My guess would be that there is an external amplifier. If there is one, check its fuses and ... | |
| Pulling 1 ohm from amp | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an 4 channel alpine 300w amp and 4 front infinity speakers wired in series pulling a total ... A: If you have 4x4ohm speakers in series on an amp, you're providing SIXTEEN ohms of resistance, not 4. ... | |
| 1995 Dodge Infinity Stereo | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Dodge ram (only 30,000 miles) with the fully equalized CD Infinity system. Stereo ... A: If everything else works as planned, the bulb inside the oem deck has likely died. The bad news is ... | |
| car audio. | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: how do you drop omes? What is the differents in peak and watts. A: I don't know what you mean about dropping ohms. Every device provides a certain number of impedance ... | |
| streo wont turn on and clock dim and not keeping time | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: i installed a new head unit,,wire it up and worked fine. i went to put it into the dash and now it ... A: The likely scenario is that a wire connection has come loose and isn't working anymore. Simply pull ... | |
| speaker box | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of q-power competition 15 inch speakers, with a 4000wt. single ohm amp, pushing them. ... A: The space needed for your subwoofers can be found in their manual/online specifications page. Every ... | |
| car audio amp | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2002 ford taurus, i hooked up all the stero wires for my speakers, and then theres the amp, ... A: You need to get a high level input converter. Using one of these, you will tap into speaker wires, ... | |
| constant power | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Ok so my problem is that i hook my new stereo up and there is no power. everything is all hooked ... A: The simple answer is that if it's not working, it's likely not hooked up right. Check the fuse for ... | |
| Volume button malfunction | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: The volume button on my Eclipse AVN 5435 navigation head unit has spontaneously stopped working. It ... A: This sort of thing happens with the turn dial volume controls on some units. Unfortunately, fixing ... | |
| Ford Taurus 02 CD Player | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I didn't realize I had a CD already in the player. I put the 2nd CD in. Nothing happened and so I ... A: I'm not even sure how to answer this. If you don't have a CD changer, the device should have ... | |
| Amperage draw of memory feed | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sony MEX-BT2600 stereo that I installed and was wondering what the amperage draw should be ... A: I'd imagine 3 or 4 watts would be the maximum necessary since it shouldn't be doing much else (it ... | |
| static preouts | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an alpine v12 600rms digital amp and only 2 preouts on my deck but 2 amps. my 2nd amp mtx ... A: Noise issues are always the hardest to find, insolate, and fix. Start with a fresh set of RCAs just ... | |
| 99 durango | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Can you wire a subwoofer to the factory amp? A: The easy answer to your question is no. I mean, you likely could, but it wouldn't be worth the ... | |
| Car Stereo Problem | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an aftermarket FM radio and CD Player in my 1998 Dodge Stratus and today , while driving on ... A: If everything else kept working, but you lost sound, you've either blown a fuse (many decks have a ... | |
| Subwoofer problem-ohm distributor? | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: i am writing because i am having trouble with my subwoofers power levels and door speakers. I have ... A: The system changing like that based on what you're using as a source is what concerns me. The first ... | |
| getting an after market radio to work with factory dvd | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: how can i get an after market radio to work with my factory dvd player on a dodge grand caravan 05 A: The likelihood of this working properly is very low. You'd have to remove the factory DVD system to ... | |
| radio install | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to connect my factory 2003 trailblazer to a 1998 ford F-150. I bought the factory wiring ... A: Unfortunately, wiring from one factory deck to another can be a bit of a task since you're forced to ... | |
| cd player in car | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: My cd player in my car is wired up and everything but there is 3 wires but no place for them to hook ... A: There are often extra wires left over when you're done a car stereo install because they represent ... | |
| Deck Install | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a pioneer deck that is was going to install in a 2002 monte carlo. My car has all the options ... A: If you have Onstar, and don't buy the harness, you'll lose it entirely. If you have a factory amp ... | |
| My JVC stereo cuts off at appx. 55MPH | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have hooked up 3 different stereos with the same result. I have checked my wiring several times ... A: Ah ha! Most decks are configured to cut out at about 13.6V which you're already dangerously close ... | |
| Installing aftermarket stereo in 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/ Infinity Gold System | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I was trying to install an after market stereo when I came across a problem. I'm not sure how to ... A: What I'm suggesting is that if you have the correct harness for your stereo, then you should have a ... | |
| Bose 6 CD (factory unit) - CD's Jammed | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: Apparently the above-noted unit in my 2001 Infinity QX4 is garbage. There have been several ... A: Unfortunately, the only way to reasonably get your CDs back is likely to remove the changer from the ... | |
| Installing aftermarket stereo in 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/ Infinity Gold System | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I was trying to install an after market stereo when I came across a problem. I'm not sure how to ... A: As long as you have the aftermarket harness, you shouldn't need to worry about that -- just hook up ... | |
| AMP SETTING FOR COMPONENTS | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of CDT CL 62 (6.5") components for my front's and a set of CDT CL 69 components for my ... A: What you set the filter frequency at depends on the speaker's rated frequency response, and your ... | |
| need help on installing system in F-250 | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Hey Justin! Have a 2005 King Ranch Ford F-250 Crew Cab, and i would like to put a new system in it. ... A: With a crew cab, people have been known to put the subwoofer in a small box underneath the front ... | |
| My JVC stereo cuts off at appx. 55MPH | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have hooked up 3 different stereos with the same result. I have checked my wiring several times ... A: This is one of the weirdest issues I've ever heard of in my life. If you drive around in the city ... | |
| Car stereo antenna wire problem | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: tonight i replaced my stock radio in my 2003 sebring with a MP3 DECK. I.ve done this many times and ... A: Unfortunately, if you value your reception, you're going to have to replace that wire. You've no ... | |
| 1999 accord rear speaker problem | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: the car has the stock stereo/cd player. the rear speakers have stopped working. the wires at the ... A: Check the wires going into the stock stereo. If they're loose or corroded, they'll need to be ... | |
| Car Audio/ Security System | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: i got a 1998 nissan pathfinder i took out the stock cd player to install a aftermaket cd player ... A: The power coming through the antenna seems very odd. In any event, you will need to buy an antenna ... | |
| Pioneer DEH-P5000UB install | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm in the midst of installing the Pioner steroo in a highlander with the JBL amp sound system. ... A: The harness you use should be different based on the existence of your JBL system. If the ... | |
| amp upgrade | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm upgrading the audio in my '94 Mitsubishi 3000GT. I'm planning on replacing the factory system ... A: With that kind of equipment in the car, I'd recommend removing the factory amp from the equation ... | |
| pontiac g5 2007 factory stereo | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to add a sub and amp to my factory stereo in a pontiac g5 2007, I have a line output ... A: I haven't worked on any '07 Pontiacs yet, but hopefully I can still help. Will you need a line ... | |
| 2 or 4 speakers | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm replacing the factory stereo in an extended cab pickup which has 4 speakers, my amp puts out 222 ... A: I'd go with 80x4 if I were you -- if the amp truly puts out 80x4 RMS, that's PLENTY of wattage for ... | |
| line voltage | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: How important is the line out voltage on an aftermarket deck? I notice that, in general, the higher ... A: Higher voltage preouts generally don't need the gain to be turned up as high to get the right sound ... | |
| Subwoofer and Amp. Noises | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a completely aftermarket stereo system. Jensen UV8 7" touchscreen head unit, Sony Xplod 6x9's ... A: To your first question, you unequivocally do NOT want to underdrive a bigger alternator, especially ... | |
| 1986 olds regency 98 radio | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: this is the original radio when you turn off car radio reverts back to am A: The likely scenario if it used to save its settings correctly is that the constant power wire going ... | |
| Subwoofer and Amp. Noises | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a completely aftermarket stereo system. Jensen UV8 7" touchscreen head unit, Sony Xplod 6x9's ... A: #1: I'm not sure why you'd get a high output alternator and then underdrive it -- you're entirely ... | |
| Wiring amp to stock HU in 2000 sunfire | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved my amp and subs from an old car to my 2000 sunfire. I hooked up power and ground, ... A: If your deck doesn't provide some sort of remote wire, you might be forced to find something else in ... | |
| JVC KD-S713R Car CD player | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry if this seems trivial, but my JVC CD player will only come on when i push the eject ... A: Get a multimeter and test the incoming 12V switched power line. See if it has 12V when the car is ... | |
| JVC KD-S713R Car CD player | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry if this seems trivial, but my JVC CD player will only come on when i push the eject ... A: 99% of decks will let you eject a CD when the car is off. This tells me that your 12V constant ... | |
| Aftermarket car stereo | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: This will be my first installation involving audio on my 2002 Ford Taurus SE. I need a new ... A: There should be nothing difficult about your install -- it's all pretty standard. MAKE SURE YOU BUY ... | |
| Playing CD-R's in factory 2002 Dodge Ram Stereo | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Dodge 2500 diesel with a factory stereo I have tried playing a CD- R in it and it will ... A: It's the player. Many older model vehicles aren't equipped with lasers that can play burned discs. ... | |
| amp ? | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: a few questions regarding my amp. before about a year now i haven't had a problem regarding my ... A: It sounds like your amp has gone into thermal protection. Either your speakers haven't been ... | |
| right speakers | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 45x4 stereo reciever.i have installed a 1200 watts 2 channel amplifier on a 1000 watts 12 ... A: You'll be fine putting 200w speakers on it -- they'll just handle more power than the deck can put ... | |
| wiring an amp in a 2002 cavalier | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: okay i have a aftermarket cd player in my car already, i got the wiring harness and i had to run the ... A: The remote wire coming off of the deck should usually be blue, but isn't all of the time -- the ... | |
| 07 Ford Taurus SE amp installation | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: i am almost done all i have left to do is find a opening to put the amp power wire through the ... A: I don't know this car specifically, but I've never in my life found a car that didn't have a hole I ... | |
| wont start | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: i hooked up an aftermarket stereo and i forgot to ground it i noticed smoke from the hood, and now ... A: Simply forgetting to hook up a ground wire won't do anything bad -- the stereo just won't work. So ... | |
| Cant remove head unit. | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: hey justin, i have an aftermarket sony cd/mp3 head unit, and i want to remove it so i can install ... A: The keys should remove it, as single din Sony decks are usually just clip in when an aftermarket ... | |
| help car amp | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: ok my amp will turn on for a slit sec. and turns off and i did not hook up my amp backwards i did ... A: The first thing to is disconnect *EVERYTHING* from the amp except for its power -- RCAs, speaker ... | |
| Installation of stereo | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I purchased an aftermarket Sony cd player for my 1993 Cadillac Seville(STS). I also purchased the ... A: You're going to need the antenna adapter, a dash kit, and the wiring harness. The dash kit is the ... | |
| 2004 mustang convertible v6 speaker wire | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm replacing my front and rear factory speakers (6x8).How do you determine which color wire is + ... A: The only way you'll be able to tell when you look at factory wiring is to check the car's service ... | |
| car audio | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: i hooked up 2 capacitors to my new amp,everything seemed fine.all the lights worked on top of ... A: That depends on a number of things -- how bad the short was, how much electricity made it across, ... | |
| MOS-FET amps in head units | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: simple question (I hope), is a the above just a marketing ploy, or is there a real world advantage? ... A: mosfet is almost universally used these days in amplifiers, so it's not really important in choosing ... | |
| Wire harness | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: What kind of wiring harness do I need to use to connect a pioneer DVD head unit to my2009 Pontiac ... A: Supporting your current XM and iPod system is up to the new dvd head unit, not the wiring. The ... | |
| Subwoofers | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Justin So you think the duel 4ohm will hit pretty good at 900rms and 1800 max? And what Kind of amp ... A: I've never worked on a Tundra, but I do own a Toyota, and they tend to do things like this ... | |
| Panasonic CQ-VD7003U 7" Wide Screen Touch-Panel LCD | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my pre-out volume. The previous amplifier that I had recently started ... A: The first thing to check is if you have the ability to control the gain on the RCA wires through the ... | |
| cd player '05 maxima | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: cd doesn't play when inserted and it gets struck. A: This sort of thing happens a lot. First step is to remove the fuse that powers the radio for 10 ... | |
| electrical issues | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: so i've been trying to get my new deck installed and i had someone i knew, who thought they knew ... A: At this point I'd probably suggest having the system done at a car stereo shop. I don't know what ... | |
| Infinity Amplifier | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 04' Dodge Drang and the Amplifier has quit working. So trying to replace it, has been a ... A: There's two possibilities here. #1: Replace the factory amplifier with another factory amplifier. ... | |
| car audio | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: ok i have a 07 Pontiac G6 and im thinking about putting 2 audio bon 15 inch subs in it my first ... A: Whether or not it is too much for your car or not is entirely personal opinion. Would it be too ... | |
| radio problem | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: ok so i bought door speakers and 2 ten in subs i originally hooked the new door speakers up to the ... A: There's a chance you've fried something. What you needed to do to get full sound out of the ... | |
| pioneer bass tube wires | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: However I bought it from a friend and have no wires that came with it. I have a head unit already in ... A: Visit your local car stereo shop and pick up an 'amp install kit'. That should give you all the ... | |
| Car stereo | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an 07 H3 Hummer and when I turn the stereo on it makes a loud hissing noise. When I go to ... A: That's really weird -- do you have a remote starter? That might suggest the issue might be caused ... | |
| touch screen radio | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: i juste purchased a pyle plst70 touch screen radio. I wired the radio up and i can see the power ... A: Getting light to the unit but not getting power out of it when you try to turn it on would suggest ... | |
| No Power to Dashboard Gages After Installing New Stereo | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I installed a new stereo in my 2000 Monte Carlo SS after the one that was in died. We got the new ... A: It's still almost certainly a fuse. Many vehicles have two fuses for every function now -- one of ... | |
| RCA | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: hey i was wondering i have sorta the same problem...but not really i was wondering if u could tell ... A: There's not much to worry about -- blowing your amp with a low-level input is highly unlikely. You ... | |
| 02' Durango Infinity Sound Overhaul | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey Im looking to upgrade my 02' Dodge Durango. I think ive found all the parts and im tryin to ... A: I would suggest running 4 gauge wire to the back into a distribution block that has 8 gauge running ... | |
| RCA | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: hey i was wondering i have sorta the same problem...but not really i was wondering if u could tell ... A: I'm not sure what you're referring to, but I'm assuming you're just trying to find a line out ... | |
| Car cd player into a boat | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a car cd player and want to put it in a boat. On the boat there are 4 wires live, ground, ... A: If the boat has only ground and live, you're going to need to wire in a switch or something to ... | |
| ca stereo kedison ED-9604LC dead | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: My regards,the afforsaid model is built using kia6210ah as power amp,NJU6432B display drvr,la1140 fm ... A: Are you sure there's power getting to the system? Power comes into a deck via THREE wires. One is ... | |
| radio display | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: what might problem be ,no clock or radio display A: If it's not turning at all, you likely have a burnt fuse. Check the fuses under the hood as well as ... | |
| Speaker/Amp Matching | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have two 55 watt rms(4 Ohm) alpine speakers in the front and two 50 watt rms(4 Ohm) in the back. I ... A: Buying an amplifier with more power than your speakers will not damage them, and is probably even a ... | |
| guages stopped working | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1998 rav4. i hit a pothole and my gauges stopped working (tachometer, speedometer,fuel ... A: Unfortunately, this isn't a car stereo issue. That said, I can try and help. What's happened is ... | |
| changing over deck from 97 Honda civic LS to 2005 acure rsx premium | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Im just wondering if there are any adjustments im needing to make in accordance to different wires ... A: The wiring harnesses between these two vehicles is completely different. Some companies sell ... | |
| in awe | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Ford Explorer. About two months ago someone stole a cheap after market radio out of ... A: I can't think of any reasonable reason why it wouldn't work if installed correctly. The first thing ... | |
| `BOSE stereo on 1997 infiniti I30 | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: OKay, so the volume key on my BOSE stereo on my Inifinity doesn't work. If i turn the volume knob to ... A: Some decks do this only when they're cold -- does it do this once the car is fully up to temperature ... | |
| rca jack help | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been running a system consisting of a pioneer 800W amp powering to 10" P1's. I have a basic ... A: You have two options here. The first is to simply put a pair of splitters on the rears, and run ... | |
| 02' Chevy Tahoe - aftermarket cd player not working | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Recently purchased a new cd player to take the place of the factory. We have an amp and 12" subs ... A: Newer model Chevys do require extra hardware to make them work. $150 for the hardware, and $100 for ... | |
| dashboard lights | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: ok i have a question......i put two kicker cvr in my 2003 gmc envoy. the radio was working just fine ... A: Your car most certainly has a dashboard fuse somewhere, you just need to locate it. Most cars now ... | |
| new stereo in camaro help | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: couple of questions...when I went to install my new stereo in my 97 camaro..I had attatched the ... A: The harness you bought should connect to any/all harnesses that were originally plugged into the ... | |
| subwoofer wiring | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 kicker L7 15" DVC 2 ohm subs. And a kickerZX1500.1 amplifier. I believe its 1500W at 2 ohms ... A: The ZX 1500.1 only has one channel, and one positive, and one negative terminal. Are you sure ... | |
| installing a aftermarket stereo | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a alpine for my 04' silverado. But just found out that i need a interface for the ... A: Yea, you need the GM integration harness for your truck. It will keep your door chimes, and ... | |
| Amplified sub enclosure | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an old Pioneer TS-WX75A amplified sub box(tube). It was removed from a prior install and I ... A: I'm going to have to guess based on the colours since they're (supposed to be) standardised. The ... | |
| buying the right amp.... | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I am buiding my stereo one component at a time for my Lincoln. I wont install it untill I am ... A: I'm sorry, I didn't know they were dual coil subwoofers (I misread your original post). That ... | |
| buying the right amp.... | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am buiding my stereo one component at a time for my Lincoln. I wont install it untill I am ... A: All you need is one output for both speakers. 2x2ohm subwoofers wired in parallel to the same ... | |
| power inverters | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: i want to add a valor 600watt/300 continuous watt power inverter to the system in my car so i can ... A: You can put the fuse holder inline on the same battery post. The more important thing to do is to ... | |
| buying the right amp.... | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I am buiding my stereo one component at a time for my Lincoln. I wont install it untill I am ... A: If the amplifier's sole purpose will be to power subwoofers, you'll be fine with a mono block amp. ... | |
| Kenwood RadioKDC-X791 & Kenwood Amp KAC-8403 | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: How to wire these up with the TWO kicker compvtsubwoofer Enclosers That I have? I also need help on ... A: If the subwoofers are 4ohm each, wire them in parallel to the amplifier which will bridge it down to ... | |
| car stereo | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: i am new to car audio, i'm have a few things maybe you can tell me if they go well together. Two ... A: The amp, subs and cap will be just fine -- it's all about personal opinion. There is no harm in ... | |
| 03 mitsubishi diamante after market deck installation. | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: this car has a factory infinity system in it with amp and I have read some of your answers, and have ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by AC. Do you mean RCAs? Basically, you have to make sure you have the ... | |
| Chevy s-10 radio | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: 1996 Chevy S-10. The clock will no longer shut off. Even with the key off it always displays the ... A: This means that the power to the clock is connected to a constant instead of a switched power ... | |
| radio | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: you already answered. you told me to check fuses, did that and changed them. but still wont work. ... A: Being that both your radio and dome lights are out, that means it is most certainly a fuse. The ... | |
| Engine noise | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I replaced the factory deck in my 1998 lincoln navigator with an aftermarket radio and have ... A: If all you've done is replace the head unit and there wasn't noise before, then the likely scenario ... | |
| high pitch radio squeal when using brakes | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have an '03 Envoy that has developed a high pitch squeal on AM radio that drops in pitch when ... A: This is a tough issue to deal with, since it means you're obviously getting some nasty interference ... | |
| Alpine car stereo lost power | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My alpine stereo lost power after replacing battery. All fuses are good. A: It probably still is just a fuse. Check the back of the deck -- many decks have independent fuses ... | |
| Subwoofers | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Justin So you think the duel 4ohm will hit pretty good at 900rms and 1800 max? And what Kind of amp ... A: Yes, 900 RMS will be plenty for an under-the-seat application. For wiring kit, all that you need to ... | |
| Subwoofers | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Its me again Justin. I was told today that a duel 4ohms sub makes the amp think it is pushing a 2ohm ... A: Right, in my message to you, I said a dual 4ohm subwoofer wired in parallel would provide 2ohms of ... | |
| 2004 Dodge Durango Amp | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I am having issues with the sound on my stereo. My alternator went out and at the same time it was ... A: Could be either, could be both. Check the amp for fuses first, and then check both fuse panels ... | |
| Subwoofers | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I want to buy an Kicker L7 in an angled truck box but I don't know wether to get a duel 2ohm or ... A: As to which amp or sub you buy, that's entirely subjective, so Ill let you decide for yourself. Go ... | |
| 2004 Dodge Durango Amp | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I am having issues with the sound on my stereo. My alternator went out and at the same time it was ... A: Because you have a factory amplifier, it's completely possible that the amplifier's fuse has just ... | |
| Amplifier wiring for 03 Silverado | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently trying to install an amplifier for a sub in my friend's 03 Silverado, but I'm not sure ... A: The firewall will have lots and lots of holes in it for other wires already. The trick is to find a ... | |
| max vs, rms | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: what does max, rms, and peak mean in relation to speaker power? ANSWER: Hi Shaun, Max and peak are ... A: It sure does. Max and peak are usually completely unattainable outputs in the first place. Most ... | |
| max vs, rms | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: what does max, rms, and peak mean in relation to speaker power? A: Max and peak are to be completely ignored. They're unrealistic numbers given by marketing droids. ... | |
| Bass is alway on | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I installed a high to low converter to my rear speakers so i can hook up an amp with the factory ... A: I'm not entirely sure of what you mean by bass is always on. You mean the subwoofer you added with ... | |
| 04 Impala CD Player | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Help! A CD is stuck in my player and will not eject. I tried the eject button, powering off the ... A: Pull the stereo fuse from the fuse panel, wait 15 minutes, and put it back. That might reset the ... | |
| Pontaic Grand Am 2004 | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a car starter installed in my wife's 2004 Grand AM, after the installation the LED ... A: I'm assuming you mean the LEDs in the head unit. Is it normal that it'd fail at the same time? Not ... | |
| sub box is smoking:( | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10" Kenwood sub (500W Peak) in a bandpass box, running from a 340W Peak Clarion amp, and ... A: They're both likely right. You've burnt the coil, but because it's bandpass, you can't hear how bad ... | |
| Clarion internal amp error code | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: please help this is driving me a bit crazy. I hooked up my clarion DXZ385USB and as I was turning up ... A: This error will happen in one of two scenarios. If there's too little resistance across the speaker ... | |
| 2001 F150 Factory Receiver Info | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could give me any info on the original factory Receiver/speaker system ... A: Unfortunately, information like original wattage and power is usually unpublished and not something ... | |
| car radio problem | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Sony Xplod system from walmart (hopefully you know the $90 special one lol) ... A: To start with, get the wiring harness for your truck and don't bother splicing the factory wires. ... | |
| 2002 mits montero infinity radio | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: bought pioneer radio @bestbuy. installer said i have 2 replace factory speakers and wire directly 2 ... A: I've yet to personally met a Best Buy installer who has any idea what he's talking about. As long ... | |
| car radio | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1996 dodge caravan le that has a am/fm cassette player. The tuner went out so I purchased ... A: Yea, it is possible since the vehicle likely came with two completely different systems. One ... | |
| What subs can i use with my amp? | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a mmats D 1100.1 amp. Power ... A: With an amp like that, you have lots of options for subwoofers.. almost everything. You can go too ... | |
| Car amplifier and ohms | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a jensen bp212 bandpass speaker box with two 12" subs inside that runs at 2 ohms but is wired ... A: I'd strongly suggest getting another amp to run all that, since you can't (reasonably) run 4 4ohm ... | |
| Replaced woofers | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine replaced his blown speakers (12 woofers), with some of my older MTX 6000 woofers. ... A: One of two things are going on here. Either the subwoofers that've been put in place are shot (you ... | |
| Radio doesnt have sound | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: my car stereo doesn't sounds, but when I open the door I can hear it, but when I close it, it goes ... A: If closing the door makes the stereo stop working, you probably have a short or a frayed wire in the ... | |
| 2002 trailblazer 6cd changer | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: i have 2002 trailblazer 6cd changer and the radio works but the cds dont play and i cant get them to ... A: There's one of two things going on here. Either the CD Changer is confused about what's in it, and ... | |
| Car deck off - After discharging 100% Car main battery | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: My car battery discharged completely due to HeadLights ON (by mistake) After that when I recharged ... A: It's still almost certainly a fuse. Check again. There is usually 2 fuse panels. One near your ... | |
| XM Radio Installation in 2008 Subaru Outback | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: 5i Limited. The stereo control has an XM option on it, but it is not "ready" - no antenna, etc. ... A: Unfortunately, I'm unaware of any aftermarket hardware that'll allow you to use the Subaru controls ... | |
| subs | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I have the 1996 Ford Explorer, i realized it was the sub in the very back of my car that blew, at ... A: You can actually replace it with whatever you like. If you want the same size/fitment, you'll have ... | |
| car stereos | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: ive bought a kenwood (KDC-W5541U) head unit and would like to run 6 speakers in my car. i would like ... A: I used to own an MK3 Golf years ago, and I had 9 speakers in it. So to answer you question, yes you ... | |
| car speaker | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition 4.0L 4WD V8 and I have one rear speaker on the right ... A: The rear speakers are 6x8". Don't buy factory, since you'll almost certainly pay more (unless you ... | |
| add an amp | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 99 Tahoe and I wanted to add an amplifier and subs to my factory radio. What is the part # ... A: There is no specific part # per se. There's a number of different hardware pieces you can use. You ... | |
| Alternator whine | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I just installed a new deck into my 08 Sonata. I just have the deck, no amp. After it was installed ... A: The fact that they were so quick to jump to band-aid solutions suggests to me they weren't very ... | |
| Alternator whine | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I just installed a new deck into my 08 Sonata. I just have the deck, no amp. After it was ... A: Sounds like you're getting just a bunch of crap from a bunch of people. I'd suggest first step to ... | |
| amp install | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out where would the remote wire connect to? My amp was already wired but the ... A: The remote wire should be hooked up to the deck itself. The remote wire just acts as a switch to ... | |
| Cd player | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an 2001 eclipse with an infinity system and i want to install a aftermarket cd player but i ... A: The factory amplifier just has the normal inputs any other aftermarket amplifier would have. Just ... | |
| static on Am channels | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: 03 jetta wagon....started having trouble with AM channels, cant get clear reception, gets worse as I ... A: I was positive I already wrote up a response to this and sent it along, but apparently I'm insane. ... | |
| static on Am channels | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: 03 jetta wagon....started having trouble with AM channels, cant get clear reception, gets worse as I ... A: VW now uses stubby antennas (antennae?) on their car. As a result, it doesn't pick up AM very well ... | |
| Delco cd player clock | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a 98 Chevrolet Lumina with a Delco cd/radio. When the time changed last week, I looked ... A: In the bottom right hand corner of your deck, there should be an H and M button for hour and minute. ... | |
| alot of static | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I just bought an alpine cda-9884 cd player for my car it was profesional installed along with 2 sets ... A: If it was professionally installed and a brand new deck, then you should have a warranty on its ... | |
| ? about ground cable | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: Yes i have another question. What is the max length i should have my ground cable? And what is the ... A: The length of the power wire going from the distribution block to the amps isn't very important as ... | |
| 03 maxima bose | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: How many watts does the 03 maxima Bose stereo system put out. Does the car have a built in Sub like ... A: The Nissan systems usually have 1 tweeter in each front door pillar, 1 speaker in each of the 4 ... | |
| Car amplifier one channel is acting up | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: From you description i don't know if you can answer this or not but here goes. I recently bought an ... A: This goes a little beyond the scope of car stereo installations, but outside of the replacement ... | |
| Kenwood studio | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: My studio keep blowing up fuse after turn up the volume? A: If you're not turning the system up louder than you reasonably expect it to be able to be turned up ... | |
| Stereo not on | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently installed a sony player to my 04 frontier sports package and it worked for a little bit ... A: Did you test them with a multimeter? An eyeball check isn't enough. If the car has a factory ... | |
| Stereo not on | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently installed a sony player to my 04 frontier sports package and it worked for a little bit ... A: If putting the stock stereo back didn't fix it, then you're almost definitely dealing with a shot ... | |
| Dual Voice Coil | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I want to know how to hook up dual voice coil on my subs have two 600w subs and two 620w amplifiers ... A: If your amplifiers handle 2ohms, then hook up each speaker bridge on the amp with the coils hooked ... | |
| MIL | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I just replace the factory stereo in my 01 Jeep TJ with a Pioneer deck. I can't set the clock at ... A: Your car's MIL is there to notify you if there's something wrong in the engine, intake, exhaust, ... | |
| 2007 Impala | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Chevrolet Impala that I want to upgrade the radio. I found a GM # 15850679 and want to ... A: At this point, you've gone beyond my expertise. The likely scenario is you cannot. Although ... | |
| Spooked Stereo! | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: The stereo on/off/volume knob in our '02 Jeep Liberty has "an issue." It doesn't like to be touched. ... A: First, you're going to need a young priest, an old priest, a bell, a bible, and a candle. If only ... | |
| aftermarket stereo in a silverado | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an 03 chevy silverado with the Bose system . The factory radio quit and after finding that a ... A: An aftermarket system shouldn't be an issue. If it were impedance, and half decent aftermarket deck ... | |
| PROBLEM | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: IM TRYING TO CONNECT A AMP ON A 05 TAHOE W/STOCK STEREO BUT I CANT TELL THE WHICH IS -/OR + ON THE ... A: I don't have a wiring diagram for the speaker, but an easy way to tell is once you're sure you have ... | |
| illumination on stereo | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Nissan Titan and I can't get the aftermarket radio to light up. The deck does not ... A: All illumination wires do is change the brightness on the deck (the ability to turn it down). With ... | |
| Setting My Amp | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: this might be a annoying question. i am very new to the audio world. I just bought two 12" ... A: There is no correct answer here. Basically, you just need to find what sounds good to you. ... | |
| Radio swap | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 03 ford F-150 with a tape player. will a 04 Sport Trac single cd player work in my truck? I ... A: There's a number of factors which will affect whether it will work or not. As for straight plug and ... | |
| One speaker loss sound | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I just recently bought a Alpine CDA-9886 for my 1992 Nissan 240sx hatchback. When i bought the car ... A: If there was sound before you removed it, the most likely scenario is that you simply missed a ... | |
| car stereo | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a chevy malibu 1997. i have problem with my cd player.every time when i try to run a cd in ... A: If the lens cleaner didn't work, you probably need to replace the deck. You can get an inexpensive ... | |
| aftermarket stero in 02 galant W\ INFINITY SYSTEM | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a 02 galant with an infinity system in it. i'm trying to put a 15in alpine type R sub in ... A: Put the original wiring back, and get a wire harness to tap into. If you want to leave your ... | |
| bass sounds backwards | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: wasap i recently installed a new duel touch screen tv in my car with a thousand watt amp and two ... A: First, your friend is right. You want the subs to be pounding in to air space, not the back of a ... | |
| bass sounds backwards | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: wasap i recently installed a new duel touch screen tv in my car with a thousand watt amp and two ... A: Check the polarity on the subwoofers. If they're hooked up backwards from eachother (one is ... | |
| JBL amplifier keeps messing up | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 JBL amplifiers in my 06 monte carlo one for the interanl speakers and one for the sub. The ... A: You probably have a fried speaker or some shorted wiring going to one of your speakers. Get a ... | |
| STereo fuse | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Hyundai Santa Fe whose stereo stopped working after a boost. I'm thinking that the ... A: All of the fuses should be labelled on the backside of the cover that houses the fuse panel. If none ... | |
| JVC KD_G340 | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I will try to not make this lengthy. I have a 1990 Lincoln Mark VII. I just bought a JVC stereo ... A: The easiest way to find the lead for each of your speakers is to use an every day AA battery. ... | |
| new audio help | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I've just put an alpine 9886 in my 2003 gmc envoy slt, the installer from best buy hook it up to a ... A: To install an amp, you'll need to run a power wire from the battery to the amplifier, a ground wire ... | |
| Locating ACC Wire | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I want to install an electronic relay in my 2006 Honda Pilot to work with an aftermarket rear view ... A: You might be able to use the power going to your daytime running lights, as they'll inevitiably be ... | |
| 2000 Monte Carlo SS | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2000 monte carlo ss and I am installing subs that I pulled out of my old car. I got ... A: It should work OK; the car's computer doesn't matter much in this particular case. Where did you ... | |
| car radio wiring | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I just want to run a car stereo off a car battery. The car is an old one that will never run again ... A: Absolutely. The battery is designed to output 12V. So youll need to have something to charge it, ... | |
| 95 toyota cd player | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a used 95 toyota avalon with l4200 3 disk in dash cd changer. I reset factory code for ... A: First thing to try is to disconnect the battery again as long as you have the code. Wait 20 ... | |
| '92 Ford Explorer speakers don't work | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have an after market radio and it appears to be working, but no sound comes out. Had it for years, ... A: Many aftermarket decks have separate fuses for their internal amplifiers. If this fuse has died, ... | |
| Replace powered sub + amp | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Same problem. My Pontiac G5 came with a 7 speaker pioneer system. Its great but I want to put in my ... A: I haven't had a chance to deal with the G5 yet as they're too new. That said, the amplifier is ... | |
| 2004 Maxima CD player | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: What is the cause of a Check Disc error (all six positions) and a failure of any installed disc to ... A: It could be something as simple as a system reset being needed. Disconnect power from the unit for ... | |
| speakers front | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: front speakers pop and crack are they blown or what A: The likely answer is yes. Check the connectivity to them first to make sure all of their ... | |
| Subwoofer makes a loud thump | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I just recently just set up a system and everything works. Just that when i turn on the car receiver ... A: Is it a cheaper amplifier? Some amplifiers will let a 'pop' out when they turn on that doesn't get ... | |
| amp for 2001 MontiCarlo | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: The only other information I can provide is that the amp stays on all the time, and yes, it drains ... A: If your amp is staying on all the time when the car is off, the 'remote' wire has been hooked up ... | |
| car audio | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: By me having a battery in the trunk running to my amp will it stay charged while its just hooked up ... A: If the new battery is hooked up to the car's factory charging system, then it will be charged along ... | |
| Lots of Fog lights and power needed? | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Silverado with stock battery and alternator. I am looking at adding several sets of ... A: The factory alternator will quite comfortably handle a healthy bit of extra draw. Exactly how many ... | |
| Installing a new CD player and speakers in a 94 Corolla! | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing my first installation of a CD deck and set of speakers... I'm totally new to this. I was ... A: First remove the HVAC control knobs. Then, remove the AC button (gently pry). Then you remove the ... | |
| JXP340 Amp. No Power. | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a JXP340 Amp. Its wired with its own 4g 1 1/2' lead to my battery. Theres an inline fuse ... A: First thing, it is VERY important that you have a ground that is correctly sized for the amplifier. ... | |
| sound installation | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Hey I would like to know how to connect my sub and amplifier to the cd player, do you perhaps have a ... A: If the deck you have doesn't have preouts, you'll have to use high level inputs on your amp if it ... | |
| how to run a monoblock amp and a dvc sub? | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: the sub is rated at 500watts rms and the amp is rated at 500watts rms at 4ohms and 850watts rms at 2 ... A: If the amp is rated to do 2ohm stable, and the sub has 2 coils that are 4ohm each, then connect the ... | |
| 2000 cavalier z24 | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: The speaker in my right door is blown in my '00 cavalier z24. what's the easiest way to get the door ... A: I don't know the 2000 Z24 specifically, but I have done models *like* it. First, if it has manual ... | |
| New Car Audio System | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: G'day, I have recently bought a car. This is my first car and it has an atrocious sound system in ... A: Unfortunately, all most people (including me) can give you in these situations is hearsay. So I'll ... | |
| stock radio | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2004 jeep grand Cherokee...I have a box with 2 10in speakers and 600wt amp all i wana know ... A: You might need some extra accessories, but you most certainly can hook it up to the factory system. ... | |
| Subwoofer Static | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I recently had an aftermarket head unit along with a 12" subwoofer installed in my car. It was done ... A: The bass going away sounds like the amp is overheating and going into protect mode. Once it cools a ... | |
| amps | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: i have Mono Block Car Amplifier 1600 Watt x 1 Channel @ 2 Ohm 1000 Watts RMS x 1 Channel @ 2 Ohm ... A: Based on what you've given me for the stats on your amp, your only real way to hook them up is to ... | |
| 05 jeep G.C. stereo no power | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I installed my Alpine using a wiring harness and now NO POWER!! not even to my stock stereo. EVERY ... A: If you're not getting any power even to the stock stereo, every fuse probably isn't fine. Check ... | |
| cd player | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: i just put two rockford fosgate shallow mount 12's in my truck, which is a 1991 chevy silverado ... A: A0 is a Pioneer error for 'electrical or mechanical failure'. It's kind of vague, isn't it? ... | |
| car audio | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 04 tahoe the front door base speaker goes on and off when I hit a bump I checked connection ... A: The likely scenario isn't a short, just a loose or corroded wire. Pull the door panel off and check ... | |
| Head Unit | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: power and a remote shutoff wire running to my trunk to power my 1000 watt Sony amp that runs 2-12" ... A: A clicking sound when the car is on is definitely some sort of interference. Why it's clicking ... | |
| 2001 chevy s10 radio | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: recently replaced battery and starter. when ignition starts clock reads 1:00 and radio with not ... A: The clock not moving forward and the radio not working suggests to me something is loose, and the ... | |
| radio amplifier for 2001 monticarlo | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a chevy monticarlo ss and the radio amp. is constantly draining the battery. Is there a way ... A: It would be more worthwhile to figure out why it's draining the battery. Is your battery ... | |
| Noise in the speakers from some part of the electrical system | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: With radio removed from car , I am getting a high frequency sound from the speakers when almost any ... A: High pitched sound from the speakers that don't change with RPM is usually a short as a result of ... | |
| speaker removal | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: i am trying to upgrade my audio in mt 1993 buick lesabre. and i cannot seem to get the dash speakers ... A: Most installers when faced with a '93 Buick Lesabre all do the same thing: "screw it". The panel ... | |
| cd player | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: my 6 disc am/fw/cd stereo in my 2004 dodge durago does'nt play or eject my music.it just sends ... A: 6-disc changers are a pain in the butt -- when they stop working, it's usually for good. In case ... | |
| 94 caravan lock/light problem | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: 94 caravan with the infinti radio it quit so i put in a sony head unit still could not get sound ... A: You're almost 100% certainly dealing with a bad fuse. Even if they LOOK OK, it doesn't mean they ... | |
| VW Passat head unit | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I just replaced the factory head unit on my 2000 VW passat with a standard after market head unit. I ... A: Yes, it's true. It's unfortunate that VW thought it'd be a good idea to run a 'data bus' line ... | |
| Sound? | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I was having a male friend put my 2004 alpine cd deck into my 2000 grand am GT, that was recently in ... A: There are two power wires going into decks. One of them is the constant 12V wire, which provides ... | |
| no bass in my stero | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: i just recently bought a 1997 ford explorer eddie bauer edition and i had to replace a fuse in order ... A: A lack of bass is mostly a personal thing -- those systems have OK bass, but nothing special. If ... | |
| No sound from Supertuner | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a PioneerSuperTuner that my son installed in my '87 Camero last year. Now all of a sudden I ... A: Is the system on an amplifier? If so, then it would be your first place to look. If not, you've ... | |
| Power but No Sound...Help | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have recently upgraded my car sound system. I purchased a Pioneer Premier DEH-P400UB, 4 Alpine ... A: The amp is overheating, and the cutting out is a thermal cut off it's doing to protect itself. If ... | |
| speakers | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference between 2way and 4way speakers? A: The # of 'ways' a speaker has signifies how many different actual speaker cones it has for different ... | |
| Amplifier | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: 5" soundstream speakers also potentially a small sub in the future an was wondering what size, type ... A: If you have 2 6.5" and 1 subwoofer you want to power, you'll want to find a bridgeable 4 channel ... | |
| 04 Durango cd player not working | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: My battery died in my 04 Durango so I had the dealer install a new one. I got my Durango back and ... A: Unfortunately, these issues are all too common. And while if you hadn't had the battery replaced, ... | |
| Nextar works few seconds and no sound | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I got a Nextar car radio (with the usb & sd card input) 2 years ago and I do all the wiring myself. ... A: The stereo working sporadically is usually the deck cutting itself out due to a short or an ... | |
| ford explorer | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2005 ford explorer eddie bauer edition. my factory radio has a button that says "CD/AUX", ... A: The aux is likely going to be an input on the back of the deck that will either be RCA or 1/4" aux ... | |
| Problem hooking up stock amp for speakers | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2002 grand am gt and i just recently hooked up a pioneer cd player and a 12" sub and amp ... A: You need to make sure you pick up the factory integration kit for your stereo, and specify that you ... | |
| car stereo antenna problem | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have brought a Nextar NC990C car stereo to replace the factory stereo in my Ford Windstar 1999 ... A: The antenna on the Windstar is integrated into the rear window. As such, it's a poor antenna in the ... | |
| Kenwoood-possible failed laser pickup. | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kenwood KDC-105 that refuses to play cds-when inserted,it scans them for a bit,than read ... A: Unfortunately, a failed laser pickup is almost certainly the issue you're having, and the likelihood ... | |
| Radio question | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a factory radio in a buick Lesabre. It often changes frequency (a.m. to f.m. to f.m.2 etc). ... A: If it's changing from AM to FM to FM2 by itself, the likely issue is that the button itself has lost ... | |
| drycell batt | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1200 watt sony 12in sub. I drive a 1994 Honda civic sedan. I recently got a 1200watt ... A: There's only one way to find out for sure: hook it up! In all likelihood though, a '94 Civic is ... | |
| factory radio not working; equalizer blinking on 2001 chrysler sebring convertible limited edition | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 CD, radio with cassette and equalizer that just stopped working one day. the clock is ... A: Is the EQ located in the same place as the rest of the stereo? If so, it's not going to be a fuse ... | |
| 2004 Envoy XUV left side speakers don't work | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: My speakers quit working one day on the left side. I pulled of the door panels to see if it was the ... A: Coming back again randomly is one of two things. Either a loose connection, or an overheating ... | |
| 98 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE radio | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently installed a Sony Head unit on my minivan. After the installation The AM/FM stopped ... A: When you say it 'doesnt work', do you mean it's dead silent when you're on AM/FM or just static? ... | |
| Stereo turns on but no sound. | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a car that has a Pioneer KEH-P2035 cassette deck with CDX-P680 cd stacker. The HU ... A: Connecting two negative wires together generally won't harm anything (unless the positives are ... | |
| car trouble | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: hey, i just had some issues with my car's power accesories, and the interior lights, speedometer ... A: You've almost certainly fried a fuse (or a few). First, remove the deck from the car in case ... | |
| 2005 camry xle power door does no tunlock all doors | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Toyota camry xle and the power door seem got a little problem, when i try to unlock ... A: You seem to have put your question in the wrong section, as this is the 'car stereo' section. :) ... | |
| cd player error msg. | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: When I place a cd into my player, the msg. cd er-0001 appears. I have no idea what this means. I ... A: ER-0001 means it can't read the disc. The first thing to try is to get a laser cleaning disc. If ... | |
| No cd or ipod playback | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a Alpine CDE-9852 that I had installed in my '95 Dodge Ram 2500 two years ago. Since then I ... A: Did the factory stereo work in the new truck before you pulled it out? Also, does it possibly have ... | |
| 2002 Saturn SL1 stereo problem | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a JVC KD-G340 for my 2002 Saturn SL1 and I bought the wire harness that fits my car ... A: Get a multimeter (or even a test light), and connect ground (black) to the 12V constant (yellow), ... | |
| subs and amps | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: im trying to get the right equipment from caigslist and dont want to get burned!i am looking to hook ... A: For 2 kicker 12s, you'll simply need an amp that can power them. Check the wattage and resistance ... | |
| installing a sony car stereo. | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I have absolutely no experience installing car stereos,I took the factory stereo out and the plugs ... A: Any local car audio or big box electronics store should sell what you're looking for. You'll need ... | |
| dual dvd player | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a dual in dash dvd player that has worked fine for over a year now. I just had an engine swap ... A: It probably wouldn't get fried by an engine swap or a battery disconnect, but a battery REconnect ... | |
| grand cherokee cd player | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2003 jeep grand cherokee, one day the cd player wouldnt give back a cd. I dont no how i did ... A: Something in the deck probably jammed itself. Make sure you have the security code if there is one, ... | |
| No Power to Radio 98 jeep grand cherokee | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I removed the factory stereo and went to install an aftermarket, however I am getting absolutely no ... A: Getting no power to the constant line would suggest the fuses aren't in fact fine. Check again. ... | |
| Finding the prefered amp | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have two 12" sony Xplod subs with the power rating of 1200 watts "max" or "peak" (350 rms) and im ... A: 'Peak' power ratings are marketing babble and should be thrown away and ignored entirely. If it ... | |
| amps | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: are maximum wattage for amps usually in 2 or 4 ohms? A: There's no simple way to answer that question. Most amps broadcast their specifications as (maximum ... | |
| my pioneer super tuner wont flip back. | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a pioneer super tuner III i don't know what year it is the car was given to me as is. but ... A: Super Tuner III is actually just one of the technologies the deck uses to get FM signals. The ... | |
| Factory bose amp in a 04 chevy monte carlo | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I am installing a complete new upgraded a/v system in me 04 chevy monte carlo ls which all ready has ... A: You can safely hook up HIGHER impedance speakers to an amplifier. It's going lower that's an issue. ... | |
| scion xB radio antenna | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: My window mounted antennas dont work very well on my 2006 xB. I was inquiring if there is a outside ... A: Winegard makes a particularly good aftermarket FM signal amplifier that does a pretty good job of ... | |
| audio | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 95 grand cherokee and i cant get any sound from the speakers. I replaced the antenna and ... A: Sounds like it's either got a cold solder joint (which means you'll likely have to trash it), or ... | |
| Stereo Screws | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a 06 Hyundai Elantra. My last car was a 95 Toyota Tercel. I had installed a CD/MP3 ... A: Just take the unit into your local hardware store and go into the section where they have loose ... | |
| Installing and amp and sub woofer... | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: Well I have one Kicker L7 12inch subwoofer and a Lanzar Max Pro MXA 282... Dont really understand ... A: I'll try and answer these all separately: L7 Kicker subwoofers come in 2 types: 2ohm dual voice ... | |
| Car stereos | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: When my car is on acc the stereo works fine but when i turn on the car the stereo turns off and only ... A: It sounds like you're dealing with a corroded wire or loose connection. The heat generated by the ... | |
| CD Player | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I recently had my 05 Dodge Durango serviced (bad fuel pump...car was disconnected from the battery). ... A: That would suggest that some wiring might have gotten jiggled loose. Definitely not a fuse. I'd ... | |
| amp on a ttrail blazer | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: hey bro. i have a 2005 chevy trail blazer it has a navagation system and the bose sound system so i ... A: You'll need to either buy a high level to low level converter from a computer shop, or an amplifier ... | |
| Radio Exchange | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Nissan Pickup with a non-working AM/FM radio and a 1994 Nissan PU with an AM/FM ... A: http://www.installdr.com/ has a list of wiring schemes for vehicles. The only issue might be the ... | |
| installing subwoofer to 2007 pontiac g5 | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I installed a amplifier and subwoofer but dont know which wires I should tap to get audio to the amp ... A: Your options are to either buy a speaker -> line level converter, or an amp that has high level ... | |
| audio | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 95 grand cherokee and i cant get any sound from the speakers. I replaced the antenna and ... A: If you turn it off, and then on again, do you get audio for a few more seconds and then it goes away ... | |
| cds jammed | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have an '04 Chevy Tahoe. I had 6 discs in and after it played the last disc it quit playing, says ... A: Pull the fuse and wait 30 minutes; if that'll help, it requires some time for the memory to properly ... | |
| amps | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a set of 100 rms speakers and a set of 250 rms speakers with a head unit that puts out 50 ... A: You don't have to match the wattage of the speakers exactly. You just need to buy an amp that will ... | |
| 2003 silverado 'radio amp' wire location | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: Justin: I would like to install an amplifer (for a subwoofer) on my 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. This ... A: I wouldn't know off-hand what exactly is running off of the wire. Being 30A and going into the dash ... | |
| cd player | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find a cd player that will replace a factory am/fm in a 99 dodge dakota sport. I am ... A: Because of the size of the factory opening in the '99 Dakota, you can install just about everything ... | |
| Fried Wires? | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I want to know whats wrong with my wires and the proper precautions to take to fix it. My deck wont ... A: Make sure you properly check the use using a multimeter or a fuse tester, since they can LOOK OK, ... | |
| 2004 grand am | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: im trying to put a pioneer flip out screen in my girlfriends 2004 pontiac grand am. i bought and put ... A: When you say does not shut off ever, you mean the power button doesn't work, or it continues to run ... | |
| Fried Wires? | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I want to know whats wrong with my wires and the proper precautions to take to fix it. My deck wont ... A: If the power and ground touched, the most likely scenario is that you blew a fuse. Check the fuse ... | |
| wiring | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 93 honda and ive changed the radio in it. i now have a nextar nc990c. the red and black and ... A: The yellow is 12V constant -- it provides power to the unit all the time. The red is 12V switched -- ... | |
| cd changer | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: My 2004 Murano's 6 cd changer would not play any cds anymore. Any time you insert a cd, it will say ... A: First step is to try a CD cleaner. If the lens is dirty, that'll fix it up. Second, disconnect ... | |
| amlifiers | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: i recently purchased a set of 100 rms @ 4 ohm speakers for the front of my car and a set of 250 rms ... A: You needn't match the wattage of the speakers with the amplifiers perfectly. If you've got 2 100rms ... | |
| Kenwood dvd player has power, no sound | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if my Kenwood dvd player was any good or not. It was running smoothly until it cut ... A: First, make sure no wires are touching that shouldn't be. Try to find the source of the melting. ... | |
| car audio | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: Okay i have a decent system in my car with everything but subs i have an amp that powers four of my ... A: The only way to find out if a battery will do anything to your system is to hook it up. It won't ... | |
| Clarion 6 stacker | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: Er-4 code on display and no workin. HELP A: It sounds like the laser in the changer has stopped working and it's failing reading the discs. ... | |
| choosing right wattage amp | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 seperate left and right Rockford Fosgate truck boxes. They are factory built boxes each ... A: Yes, the 150 watt rating will be per speaker, and fortunately, the company has reported tham as ... | |
| Replacement speakers | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a '92 volks jetta and need to replace the rear speakers. It's a 6 speaker system and I'm ... A: Having had a car with the identical speaker set up to yours in the past, I know this car better than ... | |
| Wiring my car stereo | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: Recently my stereo went off and only came on randomly after driving a while. I checked the fuses and ... A: The first obvious thing to check is the fuses. If you've popped a fuse or some fuses, that'll be ... | |
| Missing car door chime | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently installed an after market stereo in my 2004 Chevy Cavalier. After several hours I got ... A: GM, in their infinite wisdom, routes door chimes and some other vehicle warnings through the factory ... | |
| Dodge 2001 Neon Factory-Built Stereo | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: Help! I have a 2001 Dodge Neon with a factory-installed stereo of some kind. The cassette locked ... A: The fuses probably popped because you reconnected the loose cable backwards or something touched ... | |
| Audi 2003 A6 Bose Stereo | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: My Bose stereo locked up. It has locked onto 1 station. None of the buttons work except the volume ... A: It sounds like the daughter card that connects the front panel to the rest of the deck has become ... | |
| Car speakers | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer Super Tuner III with Infinity speakers on my boat. After playing them all day a ... A: First thing to try is to remove the harness from the back of the deck; most Pioneer decks have a ... | |
| amps | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: can i hook up 2 amps to my jvc kd-g340 A: According to what I'm reading, your deck has 2 sets of outputs. One labelled subwoofer, and one ... | |
| 2001 Windstar Noise Filter | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Can anyone tell me the location of any noise filters installed in this vehicle? A few weeks ago I ... A: There are no 'noise filters' on the car per se. Losing AM reception is usually a sign of having ... | |
| 1997 sunfire rigged radio install now clustyer lights and others are messing up | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: ok i have a 97 pontiac sunfire that i put a system into but i had to unhook it in the back to remove ... A: If a fuse popped before, it means you've likely got a short somewhere in the system, and that's ... | |
| ampp for stock speakers | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I purchesd a subwolfer to 12s With a 1200 watt ampp and I have a ml 350 mercdes truck and my ... A: As long as you tune the amp correctly to work with the available volume of the factory speakers, ... | |
| Pontiac G5 GT sub and amp hook up | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm installing a new amp in my G5, the car came with a ten inch sub stock, i can't seem to find an ... A: I haven't had the chance to work on a G5 yet, so I'm not entirely sure. But it will almost ... | |
| 1996 Ford Explorer Head Unit Question | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition with fords head unit and i would like to know if it ... A: I don't know off-hand whether there's a line-out on the deck or not - being factory, it's unlikely. ... | |
| 2005 Ford F150 | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I think the whole rear door panel has to be taken off to access the speakers but not quite sure. A: The rear door panel does indeed need to come off. Remove all of the trim pieces from the door panel ... | |
| new audio | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: im gonna get these ... A: The gauge is the thickness of the cords. The lower the number, the thicker the cable. You need to ... | |
| mono amp | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a Hifonics Txi1008d amp, which is 1 ohm stable (1000w rms) I Have a 15" Kicker Cvx ... A: I'm a bit confused by your question -- the RCAs have no bearing on the load on the amp. The amp's ... | |
| Installing factory CD player in a 2000 Dodge Ram | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I've got a factory cassette player in my '00 Dodge 2500, just bought the factory CD player off of ... A: The deck should respond to *something* -- even if it's locked. Does the power turn it off/on? You ... | |
| CD changer stuck in 06 Pontiac G6 GTP | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I can not get my 6-CD changer to eject any of the discs in my G6. It sounds like it struggles for a ... A: It means the mechanism that's responsible for inserting and removing and changing discs has failed. ... | |
| car speaker | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair of Boston Acoutics 2-way 6" round speakers 4 ohm 25 watt 50 watt peak. I want to make ... A: Box size is different for every speaker, but because they're 2 way car speakers, they're probably ... | |
| No sound then no power | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: First off i have a panasonic cq-c1333u deck that is causing me some problems. It all started this ... A: If you originally had no sound, and then touching the wires caused no power, I'd suggest it is the ... | |
| 97 dodge ram audio | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1997 dodge ram .The factory stereo is a tape deck.I want to keep the tape deck working and ... A: It is possible, but sketchy. You will have to find somewhere to mount the aftermarket deck, and ... | |
| Radio | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Scion XB that has a Pioneer radio. All of a sudden there is no sound comming from the ... A: There could be a plethora of reasons for your issue. Because it has the Pioneer system, it's likely ... | |
| JVC head unit install question | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a JVC KD-AVX44 deck for my 2001 VW Golf 2.0L 4cyl. 5-speed manual. This car does have ... A: I would strongly advise against cutting the harness. Spend the $10 and just clip on an adapter. ... | |
| 2002 Chevy Tahoe non-bose with onstar. | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chevy Tahoe w/o Bose, with onstar. However, my system does have the 8" sub and ... A: You will need the harness for your truck, but that is to restore your onstar and door chime ... | |
| car speakers | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1997 pontiac grand am i just got done wiring the new cd player into the old existing wires ... A: For installing an aftermarket stereo, the best thing you can do is to visit your local car stereo ... | |
| Radio goes comes on and then shuts off | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Dodge Van and I can turn the radio on and it stays on 5 to 10 minutes and then shuts ... A: Sounds like overheating. Try pulling the radio out, and checking its connectors/harness in the ... | |
| Security Code | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: Need security code for Kenwood KDC-3025 do you know how to override? my grandma gave me the deck and ... A: Unfortunately, it can't be easily overridden. You'll need to contact Kenwood and provide them with ... | |
| Stereo | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: When I cut on the Car and Press Power on the Radio NOthing Happens My antenna does not move or ... A: You've probably just got a dead fuse. Check the fuse panel. On the back of the fuse panel cover, ... | |
| Bose 2005 car stero system | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 CD exchanger. It has worked fine til yesterday. Now when I insert a CD the system tells ... A: First thing to do is to get a disc lens cleaner. Try putting that in and running it through the ... | |
| Factory speaker replacement | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I got a 2000 suburban with a factory set up, now I want some thump in my truck. Can I replace the ... A: It depends on what you mean by too deep. If you mean physical space, then you'll be a better judge ... | |
| my amp and sub | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: so i got a scosche 300 watt amp and a pioneer 600 watt sub. i have a rca converter because my stereo ... A: The amp going into protect mode is usually a result of there being a short or too little resistance ... | |
| Car Speakers | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: All of a sudden one day I have static coming from the whole left side of the speakers in my 98 BMW ... A: What I'm thinking then, is that there's either a short, or some interference being brought to your ... | |
| hooking up amp and sub | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Denali with the bose sound/nav sys. I want to hook up and after market amp and sub. ... A: No, you can't connect RCAs to speaker level outputs. The easiest option is to go buy an amp that ... | |
| 03 Tahoe Broken CD player | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 03 Tahoe with a CD player that has been broken for a while. At first it just wouldn't play ... A: Your best bet is almost certainly aftermarket. Not only will it be cheaper, it will also sound ... | |
| Car Speakers | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: All of a sudden one day I have static coming from the whole left side of the speakers in my 98 BMW ... A: What does it do on AM? The reason I ask this is because it sounds like you have an issue with the ... | |
| radio turning on | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I own a 2002 BMW 300xi. I have recently been having a problem where my radio will turn on for no ... A: It sounds like your factory deck might have an internal short in it. Some decks turn on ... | |
| panasonic with static | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I bought a car recently with a panasonic touch screen car stereo. It plays everything fine except ... A: That's a weird one. Only thing I can think of is some internal wiring issues in the deck itself ... | |
| amp install in 88 ford taurus | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to install a small 250w JL mono amp in my 88 ford Taurus GL. My problem is that I am not ... A: If you look near where the steering linkage passes through the firewall, you should find there are ... | |
| new double din touch screen installation | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: how do i put in my new clarion double din max685bt touch screen in my 97 mercury mountaineer with a ... A: First, to install it with the factory amp, just make sure you buy the correct harness. There is one ... | |
| Factory Stereo Selection Help | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning to buy a 2009 car in the 40-55k range, and am mainly looking at Lexus, Mercedes, ... A: The best choice for figuring out what fits where is to visit crutchfield.com and select the car. It ... | |
| car sound system | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1996 grand cherokee laredo and was just installed an amp to all my speakers and it works ... A: It sounds like either you have a bad ground. Make sure your amp's ground wire is < 18", connected ... | |
| Factory Stereo Selection Help | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning to buy a 2009 car in the 40-55k range, and am mainly looking at Lexus, Mercedes, ... A: I don't know off-hand the stereos featured in any of these cars. I'd strongly suggest if you're ... | |
| New Rear Car Speakers no Bass or vocal | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I had a new kenwood deck and infinity kappa speakers installed on my 02 kia spectra hatchback. The ... A: Issues to check out with the Infinity kappas are the wires being installed backwards, as that will ... | |
| Camry stereo cut out on the right side | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a '01 Toyota Camry with it's original stereo system installed. Just yesterday the speakers on ... A: The factory harness for the '01 Camry I believe comes in two pieces, and the right side of the car's ... | |
| Stereo color codes 2009 dodge journey | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: 2009 Dodge journey... It is the infinity/sirius 6 disc changer premium package. 10" sub woofer ... A: The issue as you are no doubt aware is that the Dodge Journey is a brand new vehicle and so nobody ... | |
| Radio Head broke | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: my factory installed Bose Radio in my 2004 Chevy Silverado got "assaulted" by a Bic Lighter. The ... A: Finding replacement parts, unfortunately, would be near impossible. Your best bet is replacement. ... | |
| CD Player Malfunction | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Pontiac G6, AM, FM and single disc CD Player. A CD will not eject. It will play ... A: Unfortunately, that's likely to be your only option. Remove the deck from the car, disconnect ... | |
| problem with ground loop, brake sound in speaker | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: First of all, here's my specs; Kenwood excellon kdc-x791 kicker amp kx550.3 kicker sub S5 10 inch ... A: Ground loop problems are some of the toughest to solve. If you're getting pop sounds from using ... | |
| CD Player Malfunction | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Pontiac G6, AM, FM and single disc CD Player. A CD will not eject. It will play ... A: The motor and levers inside the deck that are responsible for receiving discs and ejecting them are ... | |
| VR-3 in dash unit | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: Ok i have a 98 Chrysler Cyris i have bout a VR-3 the one with the dvd player. my older brother did ... A: First off, you shouldn't be splicing anything to ground that's carrying voltage to make it go away ... | |
| car stereo | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I bought an aftermarket stereo for my car and it worked fine for a few months. Now when I turn it on ... A: Protect means the deck has detected something wrong with a connection and is disabling itself from ... | |
| aurora car stereo has no power | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I installed a new power anntena ad went to turn it on and the radio has no power I checked the ... A: Check the fuses again. With a multi-meter. 9 times out of 10, thats your issue. Aswell, some cars ... | |
| size subs for truck | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: i am stuck on what size sub i should go with for my dodge ram quad cab i want to go 12's but keep ... A: That's all about personal opinion. How much space are you willing to give up for subwoofers? How ... | |
| sound with fm/am, but none with cd/dvd | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I just installed the JVC KD-AVX44 in my e36 BMW. The sound works in FM/AM as does the video in DVD ... A: I read your explanation as to what fixed it -- that's the weirdest wiring I've ever heard of in a ... | |
| No sound from speakers on Izuzu Rodeo | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I ask this questions a couple of days ago, but I need to add to it. I have a 2000 Rodeo. Stereo ... A: If taking out the brake fuse makes the whine stop, you're looking at a fair bit of work to fix it, ... | |
| 2008 grand cherokee sterio problem | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: i had a strange thing happen today in the jeep. i was driving and the dvd was over so i selected ... A: It sounds like the system has locked solid. Usually when you take the key out it should fix itself. ... | |
| speaker troubles | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: i just recently installed a new stereo deck in our 1999 glastron boat. idk if you know anything ... A: The only two things remaining are speakers that have too little resistance for the aftermarket deck ... | |
| Speakers cut out | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: My speakers occasionally stop working while I'm driving. They will also not work on occasion when I ... A: You're almost certainly dealing with loose wiring. Try removing the speakers entirely, cleaning ... | |
| Car stereo doesn't work all of the time | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 99 Infiniti G-20. Recently, the radio will work the majority of the time, but sometimes ... A: It sounds like you have an issues that's best suited for a mechanic. Specifically because the ... | |
| Power Wire | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Monte Carlo, what's the best place to run the power cable for the amp? ANSWER: Hi T, ... A: I'd suggest then running it alongside the fender and then along the firewall, and down near where ... | |
| speaker troubles | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: i just recently installed a new stereo deck in our 1999 glastron boat. idk if you know anything ... A: If it starts cutting out and making CD skipping noises at higher volumes, you've probably either got ... | |
| How to Find Power Source for Wiring? | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1970 Dodge and would like to install a new car stereo. It currently has a stock radio. My ... A: For the actual power, I'd suggest running a fresh power wire off of the battery with an inline fuse ... | |
| Hyundai aftermarket shut off, new one wont power up | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I had previously installed an aftermarket radio into my car as well as speakers a few years ago. ... A: The radio power button lighting up would suggest that your 12V constant is working, but your 12V ... | |
| no sound coming out of any speaker | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: a have 2005 gmc envoy and the speaker went out on the back first now the front speakers went out ... A: The issues starting with rear speakers and then moving to the front is what's concerning. If it ... | |
| Aftermarket Stereo Installation | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I installed a Nextar radio/cd player in my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Followed wiring guidelines for ... A: The blue wire coming off of the deck won't be used unless you're putting an aftermarket amp in the ... | |
| Sub Box | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: right now i have 2 12' kicker comps, run through a kicker amp. its in a sub box, but the box doesnt ... A: It's not so much 'bad' for the subwoofers as it's going to degrade sound quality, make it not as ... | |
| 1992 Cadillac Seville | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey Justin, I just recently recieved two Boston 10' subs with a 600 watt Baja Amplifier. They are ... A: No you can't just hook the new stuff up to your old system -- you wouldn't want to anyway -- the new ... | |
| windows left cracked during storm and now car stereo does not work | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1995 volvo 960 and i left my windows cracked by accident during storm, and now car stereo ... A: Sadly, shorting a speaker can take an entire stereo with it -- especially ones that don't have ... | |
| Aftermarket Stereo Installation | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I installed a Nextar radio/cd player in my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Followed wiring guidelines for ... A: If you left enough gap and still have the factory clip, I'd suggest reattaching it (solder & ... | |
| speakers | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: yes i am looking to see how hard it would be to add one to the area where there is one in the 96 ... A: The amount of work involved isn't *too* much, but there is a fair bit. First, you'll need to buy a ... | |
| aftermarket stereo wiring | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: i bought a wiring harness from walmart wired up my stereo and the stereo wont turn on when i turn ... A: The issue you're having would simply be a case of either a connection not having been made properly, ... | |
| adding amp to stock radio | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: i was wanting to add an amp to my stock radio on a 2008 lt siverado but i was told by friends that i ... A: If you're adding an amp and keeping the factory deck, you shouldn't require anything special. All ... | |
| 2 Amp 2 Speaker Configuration | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a triumph spitfire and currently have this setup: One speaker in each headrest (2 seats), ... A: It's just a standard amp install you need to do. Mount the amp somewhere inconspicuous, (or ... | |
| Lanzar MAXP124D wirind specs. | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 Lanzar MAXP124D 1600 watts Max/800 RMS, they are Dual Voice Coils(VC) @ 4 Ohms. there are 4 ... A: The two sets of terminals per coil are simply there for ease of installation, and connect to the ... | |
| alternator whine | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: i just put in new speakers all around tweeters too but no amp and factory head unit when the radio ... A: Engine whine from your speakers even when the radio is off is probably due to an electrical wire ... | |
| How much power do I need? | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to install two front car speakers @ 75W RMS / 225W Peak, two rear speakers @ 110W RMS / ... A: Most of your questions are mostly a case of personal opinion. First and foremost, whether or not a ... | |
| Memory cable for 1998 rav4 | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1998 Toyota Rav4 and recently replaced the original audio system with a Panasonic CQ-C1333U ... A: There is no such thing as a 'memory' cable. There is simply a 12V constant wire which provides 12V ... | |
| wiring | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm putting a system in my friends 2006 Jetta diesel and he is just using the stock deck and we ... A: Factory decks don't have remote amp turn on wires, so there's a few options. Because the '06 Jetta ... | |
| audio wiring | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: what does "PARK" mean/stand for on 96 DODGE DAKOTA factory radio wiring diagram A: 'Park' means the parking lights. You'll probably find that when you turn on the lights in the car, ... | |
| CD Jammed KDC Mp428 | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a cd stuck in my kenwood cd player and when I press Eject it sounds like it is going to eject ... A: No, unfortunately,there is no easy way to get it out. Your best bet is to remove the player, take ... | |
| 1999 Grand Caravan stereo | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan with the Infinity system. The driver's side dash speaker appeared ... A: I'm not 100% sure, but I believe the factory amplifier on your vehicle is behind the glove ... | |
| nissan maxima bose cd player | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2004 nissan maxima with a bose stereo - 6 cd changer. i recently removed all 6 cds in ... A: Stuck CDs in CD changers is all too common -- you'd think they'd have figured it out by now. That ... | |
| car speakers | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2000 audi a6 quattro with a standard (non bose) factory installed speaker, but one of the ... A: Those speakers should fit in your car, but be warned: you're looking at some work to get them in. ... | |
| 2001 Chrysler Sebring w/ Infinity premium sound system | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: My 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible stereo just quit working. I noticed the display blinking on and ... A: In looking through various documentation for stereo removal instructions specific to your car, I ... | |
| 1999 Grand Caravan stereo | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan with the Infinity system. The driver's side dash speaker appeared ... A: Unfortunately, this is one of the issues that I'm not sure how I'd go about fixing without hearing ... | |
| staic in my tweeters | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: i had my system installed professionally, and after 18 months i have static in my tweeters. i have a ... A: Oh man. After 18 months, it's tough to pinpoint such a thing. It sounds above all else that the ... | |
| stock nissan spec v fosgate stereo | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I just bought this car and the speakers on the driver side of car do not put out sound, front or ... A: If you're getting no audio from the front or rear speakers, the first place I'd suggest checking is ... | |
| 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out what the best way to run my 8 gauge amp wire from the battery to the amp ... A: You're definitely right to want to put it through the cab -- under the vehicle, especially on a ... | |
| 2001 Chrysler Sebring w/ Infinity premium sound system | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: My 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible stereo just quit working. I noticed the display blinking on and ... A: Having it blink, and then finally go away would suggest to me you've got a corroded wire or loose ... | |
| Wont pick up FM stations | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 99 jeep grand cherokee with a stock radion. Just recently it stopped picking up FM ... A: Losing FM but maintaining AM can often come from losing power to a powered/amplified antenna. That ... | |
| Power antenna for an 89 Chrysler | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently replaced the mast on my 1989 Chrysler LeBaron convertible. I started out by trying to ... A: It sounds to me like you've got two wires crossed. The likely scenario are two output wires on a ... | |
| car stereo wont come back on | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: while driving last night my car stereo just shut off, i changed the fuses n checked the wires but ... A: If it has shut off, and not even a backlight or clock will come back, there's one of 3 things ... | |
| BMW328 stereo malfunction | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: my car radio started turning off by itself, then If I have the chance to turn it on again, it asks ... A: It sounds like you've got a loose/corroded power or ground wire to your system. What's happening is ... | |
| Installing a new stereo into my Trailblazer | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: He said this part isnt necessary but if i didnt have it installed it would corrupt the diagnostic ... A: If you're that far out, your best bet is to buy the hardware online. http://www.crutchfield.com/ ... | |
| Installing a new stereo into my Trailblazer | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: He said this part isnt necessary but if i didnt have it installed it would corrupt the diagnostic ... A: The pricetag they're asking is a bit high for that part -- it's usually $65-100 (dependent on ... | |
| CUT OFF!!! | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I Hooked up all of my after market car stereo equipment and it worked fine. i was on the last step ... A: If the other deck you tried doesn't even turn on, I'd say it's definitely a fuse somewhere. Perhaps ... | |
| pioneer cd/ car radio | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Wheeler , I have this cd/radio in my truck i unplugged the radio (so i could put a cb radio in.) ... A: It sounds like a wire has been snapped or broken by the sounds of it. A wire with a little arrow on ... | |
| 2005 Envoy SLT Subwoofers | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: My factory head unit doesnt have a subwoofer output plug,do i splice wires somewhere, where can i ... A: If the only inputs your amplifier has are the RCA type (like the ones that go to your TV), then you ... | |
| 2005 Envoy SLT Subwoofers | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: My factory head unit doesnt have a subwoofer output plug,do i splice wires somewhere, where can i ... A: If the amp has high-level inputs, then yes, that's what you hook up there. If it's not a ... | |
| 2005 Envoy SLT Subwoofers | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: My factory head unit doesnt have a subwoofer output plug,do i splice wires somewhere, where can i ... A: You'll need one of two things to hook up subwoofers to your factory system. The first thing is an ... | |
| 95 jeep wrangler speakers | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: Does my 95 have a plug for the rear speakers like the front does. If not what do i do to add rear ... A: There should be 4" rear pillar speakers in your car. If there aren't, then you can simply run ... | |
| Honda 2006 Accord 6 CD changer player Error E | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: How do i resolve that Error E? what could be the problem. A: As I understand it, error E means that the deck is looking for its unlock code and didn't get it for ... | |
| amp and subwoofer | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1300 12' sony sub, and a 1000 watts sony amp......if i max out my amp could i blow my ... A: The wattage on amps and subwoofers today are not really fair numbers, since they do all sorts of ... | |
| 2004 Nissan Xterra Stereo | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: My stereo just went out this morning. Out completely. No power. The warranty just went out so I ... A: Your issue is more than likely in fact a fuse. When you pull the panel off of the fuse panel, flip ... | |
| Wiring a after market head unit into a grand am | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Pontiac Grand Am, i was trying to install a new cd player but the wire color for the ... A: Instead of going through the trial and error of trying to match colours, leave the factory harness ... | |
| 1991 ford econline van stereo wiring | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: i have tried several diferent plugs to put a Kenwood cd player in my van i get power and memory ... A: The plug your van takes is a standard 1987-up Ford/Mercury harness. If that's not working, I'd ... | |
| Alpine 9852 | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: everything in my headunit works except for the sub ....... i tested the sub and amp and they are ... A: First, make sure you go through the settings and menus for the deck itself, as many decks have the ... | |
| static on front speakers only | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: As soon as my radio gets power static noise starts coming from my front speakers and tweeters. The ... A: Are the front speakers hooked up to the amplifier? If so, it's likely the source of your issue, as ... | |
| bose car stereo system | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: my infiniti 2001 came with Bose audio system. I have owned the car 2 years with no problems. ... A: If you've tried cleaning discs and a laser cleaning disc, your only options remaining are to pull ... | |
| 1992 toyota tercel stereo change PT2 | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Me again! SO I attempted to re-wire my car stereo. When the lights are ON, it works! but the sound ... A: Soldering isn't tough at all; if you take a look on google, you'll probably be able to find some ... | |
| turn signals wont work | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I INSTALLED A PIONEER STEREO IN MY 2002 GRAND AM. I USED THE CORRECT WIRE HARNESS AND MY TURN ... A: I believe the Monsoon system has a subwoofer in the back, and the Onstar you'd know since it ... | |
| 1992 toyota tercel stereo change PT2 | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Me again! SO I attempted to re-wire my car stereo. When the lights are ON, it works! but the sound ... A: Crackling sound is usually a product of a poor electrical connection somewhere. Try checking the ... | |
| turn signals wont work | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I INSTALLED A PIONEER STEREO IN MY 2002 GRAND AM. I USED THE CORRECT WIRE HARNESS AND MY TURN ... A: It sounds like you got the wrong factory integration adapter, as your particular car also routes ... | |
| sub box | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a 98 dodge 1500 i have 2 15" subs that i would like to build a box for need some dimensions ... A: You need to get the specs on the subwoofers, as different subwoofers require different amounts of ... | |
| speakers in 2001 monte carlo | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: do you have to take the door panels off a 2001 monte carlo to get to the speakers or can that screen ... A: If I remember these cars correctly, the grill does come off, but unfortunately, it doesn't provide ... | |
| problems with audi bose system | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: Recentlly my whole car stereo in my 2002 audi a6 just stopped working. nothing happens when i push ... A: If the lights in the deck stay on when you turn the car off, but the deck itself doesn't work, it ... | |
| Engine noise and whine thru speakers | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: This topic has been run in the ground and I am failing to find any new answers to solve my problem. ... A: Some vehicles are worse than others for ground looping. Look around online for 'ground kits'. Some ... | |
| New Speakers in Avalance | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I have been installing new speakers in my '03 Avalanche, and I just had a few questions. The factory ... A: If you bought speakers that have the tweeters connected, you can simply leave the other tweeters ... | |
| speakers don't work | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPLORER, WITH FACTORY SIX DISK CD CHANGER IN THE CONSOLE (ARM REST) THAT QUIT ... A: It looks like your system has one of those 'auto set' buttons on the front of the factory deck, ... | |
| Installing aftermarket audio parts. | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: Hey there Justin. Firstly, I really appreciate you taking the time to help out! It's a good thing I ... A: First off, you should be able to fit the 6.5" in the front, and the 6x9s in the back, but without a ... | |
| Radio | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Sony cd player for my car in the states and took it back over to Ireland I'm ... A: Opinions on decks is usually just that -- opinion. You'll find people who swear by them, and people ... | |
| Radio | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Sony cd player for my car in the states and took it back over to Ireland I'm ... A: A select few decks have a Europe mode you can change them to; check the manual. Failing that, there ... | |
| accessory and constant | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm having some trouble hooking up my car stereos in my 05 neon and my 07 Chrysler 300. I have them ... A: You'll have to simply locate the accessory wires and hook them up -- if you used an aftermarket ... | |
| hooking up a after market radio | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: im taking my factory radio out of my 2000 suburban and putting in a alpine indash now im at the ... A: You need an aftermarket product to hook your car up to the sound in the factory amp to keep your ... | |
| AM Radio Static | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2002 GMC Envoy. I'm getting static on AM stations only when I apply the brakes. I'm not ... A: Congratulations, in all my years, that is possibly the weirdest thing I've ever heard. :) That ... | |
| Subwoofers Troublshoot | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: i have a pioneer deck in my 99 grand am, that is run to 2 MTX road thunder subs and a 1000 watt amp ... A: If the amp is on and the red light is coming on, the most likely scenario is that the amp has died ... | |
| Installing subwoofers in 1994 Toyota Corolla | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I am, was, planning on installing a subwoofer enclosure box loaded with Kickers DS10L5 D2 and a ... A: There's a few ways to deal with this. First is to just install the system. Turn it to the way you ... | |
| Car Stereo | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: The display light went out in my 2001 Hyundai Sonata Can the lamp be repaired or How do I remove the ... A: Whether or not the light can be replaced depends on whether or not its an LED or just a bulb. If ... | |
| install | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: i just bought a new kenwood deck for my 98 jeep grand cherokee and bought a kicker wiring set for my ... A: First and foremost, check the radio fuse in the panel to make sure it didn't get fried in the ... | |
| WIRING SCHEME FOR RADIO IN 2000 RAM PU | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: IF YOU COULD TELL ME WHICH COLOR WIRES GO TO WHAT FEATURE I.E. POWER,LR,RR,LF,RF AND SO ON FOR A ... A: Instead of cutting and matching up wires, it would be ideal to just buy an aftermarket harness. ... | |
| 6 disk CD changer | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 disk cd changer in a mercury cougar, it recently started not playing my cd's and giving ... A: The problem with CD changers is they are very finicky and are prone to giving up after a while. If ... | |
| car amplifiers | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: Hey I was wondering how amplifiers blow. I am writing a paper on amplifiers and would not mind ... A: Almost 100% of amplifier failure happens due to overheating. Whether it be being installed in ... | |
| 99 hyundai excel hatch | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I want to replace the stock speakers and was wondering if you knew what size they are so the ... A: The front door speakers are 6", and if your car has rear deck speakers, they should be 5.25". You ... | |
| 2004 dodge durango aftermarket stereo installation | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: i just installed a pioneer 2900 stereo in my durango. i have power to it and everything, but for ... A: If the deck isn't turning on or off by itself, that would suggest you don't have the 12V accessory ... | |
| 1992 toyota tercel stereo change | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I tried to change my car stereo. I removed the old one, cut the wires, and started to re-apply the ... A: No, it should say 'radio' on the fuse. It will almost certainly be a 15A fuse. I *believe* it's in ... | |
| 1992 toyota tercel stereo change | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I tried to change my car stereo. I removed the old one, cut the wires, and started to re-apply the ... A: First, you should be able to find the fuse by looking at the back of the panel that you removed to ... | |
| Diconnect alarm | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I just brought the car and the alamr keeps going off when you put the key in it and try to start ... A: I think you have the wrong section; this is the car stereo section. Regardless, when cars have thse ... | |
| no sound from my speakers!! | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: ok, heres some more info for ya: I am not entirely sure what you mean by how did I install the new ... A: It is very uncommon for factory systems without amplifiers to share a common ground, so if you'd ... | |
| no sound from my speakers!! | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: ok, heres some more info for ya: I am not entirely sure what you mean by how did I install the new ... A: Was the aftermarket deck installed before the amp, and tested and verified to be working before the ... | |
| color coding | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Ok so I have a 2001 nissan frontier and I need to know what the color coding is for the wireing ... A: The colours you've explained are the standard for aftermarket harnesses. Instead of cutting your ... | |
| traffic pro for porsche | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: Can a traffic pro radio be installed in a 2003 911 if the antenna wire is cut? I have the antenna ... A: Unfortunately, antenna wires are INCREDIBLY sensitive, and the slightest increase impedance in the ... | |
| Infiniti Bose CD left track | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2004 G35 with the Bose upgrade. When playing a CD, the left track is barely audible. When ... A: The unfortunate part in this situation is replacing the deck for this particular deck won't look ... | |
| Infiniti Bose CD left track | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2004 G35 with the Bose upgrade. When playing a CD, the left track is barely audible. ... A: When you say barely audible, are you trying to set the deck to left only and listening? The reason ... | |
| amp hook-up | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if u could tell me where i should hook-up my amp hot wire to. i hooked it straight ... A: Your amp power lead should go straight to your car battery (with some inline fuses in between). You ... | |
| Pioneer deck stops working after leaving lights on | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Hey, Im hoping someone can help me here. My cars battery recently died and now my pioneer deck is ... A: The first thing I would do would be to reinstall the deck properly, which includes the accessory ... | |
| Installing a sub in a 04 malibu | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I want to install an amp in my car but there is no RCV output for my radio. How would I Install it ... A: You need to buy a deck that has 'speaker level inputs', and then run regular speaker wire off of the ... | |
| Power cuts off | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Justin, I installed an Alpine Stereo in my boat, also a Sony X-plod 800 watt amp connected to a ... A: It depends on what kind of shutoff it is. If it's a hard shutoff that basically says, "OK, output ... | |
| Power cuts off | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Justin, I installed an Alpine Stereo in my boat, also a Sony X-plod 800 watt amp connected to a ... A: This issue almost certainly sounds like overheating and/or safety shut off. Ensure the speakers are ... | |
| Installing Amp on OEM HU on 2005 Silverado | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Justin, I've installed an amplifier to power a subwoofer in my truck using the factory head unit. ... A: No, there shouldn't be anything that needs to be reset. The most likely scenario is simple that ... | |
| Installing Amp on OEM HU on 2005 Silverado | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: Justin, I've installed an amplifier to power a subwoofer in my truck using the factory head unit. ... A: The class 2 serial data means you have one of the GM systems where the door chime, and various other ... | |
| Installing Amp on OEM HU on 2005 Silverado | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: Justin, I've installed an amplifier to power a subwoofer in my truck using the factory head unit. ... A: Fuses all receive power pretty much all the time. It's up to relays and switches farther down the ... | |
| my car audio | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know if there is anyway that i could connect my computers cd reader to my car stereo ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by your computer's CD reader. If you want to hook your laptop up to your ... | |
| I need a amplifier | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10' p1 punch sub, the model # is: p110s4 4ohm 150 rms 300max peak and all i need is an amp ... A: Because it's a 4ohm, 150RMS sub, your options are plenty. Almost any amp will do the trick. A ... | |
| Amp want turn off | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I installed an amp to my factor radio on my 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo and when I turn the car off the ... A: This means you've used a 12V constant wire as an accessory wire on the amp. Your options are to ... | |
| 1990 Accord radio static | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I bought an old 1990 Honda accord and have static when both the radio and tape deck are used. The ... A: I would find something else I can use like an old stereo or an old karaoke system or something and ... | |
| Infinity factory amp compatibility | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I am replacing my Infinity OEM CD receiver in my 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse with an aftermarket unit ... A: I wouldn't worry too much about wattage since the factory amps are generally only around 300 watts ... | |
| Infinity factory amp compatibility | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I am replacing my Infinity OEM CD receiver in my 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse with an aftermarket unit ... A: Generally, any aftermarket deck's standard pre-outs should be OK on your new stereo. The voltage ... | |
| my pioneer deh p3600wont play cds and i need help finding a part | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: hi i recently installed this in my car when i put a cd in it takes for a sec then kicks it out i ... A: Your best bet is to look on ebay and local websites for old busted decks (you'd probably do well to ... | |
| all dashboard lights off | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently installed a new cd player/radio in my 1995 toyota corolla. everything works fine, except ... A: I don't know off-hand the dash wiring in the '95 Corolla, but the fuse panel should be by the ... | |
| Amp in protection | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have A kicker 1200.1 class d amp and it is stuck in protection mode. What does this mean and how ... A: Protection mode is what amplifiers do to protect themselves from damage when they detect something ... | |
| 1999pontiac grandprix | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: my car has the bose system but no onstar iwant toput a pioneerin but there are four wires on the ... A: The Bose system in your car likely uses a 'common ground' for its speakers, and carries the speaker ... | |
| display only turns on with headlights, no sound | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Toyota Corolla and recently bought a Pioneer CD Deck. I twisted the wires together ... A: If it's only working when the lights are on some wires have definitely been crossed and hooked up ... | |
| Choosing the right amp | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm am currently looking at 2 10" punch p3 2-ohm DVC subwoofers the specs are Impedance 2-Ohm x 2 ... A: There isn't much more specific to go beyond my original post. Ideally you'll get a 2ohm stable ... | |
| Choosing the right amp | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm am currently looking at 2 10" punch p3 2-ohm DVC subwoofers the specs are Impedance 2-Ohm x 2 ... A: What brand of amplifier you buy is entirely subjective, and so telling you what brand to buy would ... | |
| Frustrated w/ installing Pioneer! | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I own a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer and just bought a Pioneer (DEH-p5900I) and I can't get it to work. ... A: There are actually 2 different adapters for your car based on whether or not it has the Bose and/or ... | |
| stereo stuff | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: i got this deck and eye want to hook it up and eye need to know wat eye exactly need its a pioneer ... A: You will need to buy a wire harness, and possibly an antenna adapter, depending on your car make & ... | |
| Installing head unit in Dodge Durango | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 99 Dodge Durango that I am installing a Sony head unit in. When installed, the radio plays ... A: Sound plays OK in radio but not CD/USB/iPod mode? That is the weirdest thing I've ever heard in my ... | |
| Car stereos | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: What is the easiest way to install a Sony Explode stereo on a 2005 Chevy Cavalier? A: First thing, you'll want to make sure you have the GM replacement data bus interface, as the factory ... | |
| wiring | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: is it possible to hook a remote wire to a 2002 laSabre factory radio A: I'm not personally familiar with the 2002 LeSabre factory radio. That said, there's a few options. ... | |
| car radios | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: Where is the fuse for the radio in the 1999 Toyota Camry? A: If I remember correctly, the '99 Camry has two fuse panels. One is by the driver's left knee ... | |
| Sub Install | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 8in BASS Series subs rated at 325rms, 650 peak. They don't provide a enclosure volume size ... A: 8" subwoofers don't need much airspace. It also depends on the sub type, frequency response, and ... | |
| Display works, sound doesn't! | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm wiring an alpine CDE-9852 Stereo, 2 Pioneer 240watt 3 6x9s, a Jensen JXP340 2 Channel Amp, 2 6 ... A: I'm thinking you just didn't notice when the gremlins ran off. They can be sneaky little buggers ... | |
| subwoofers and amps | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to replace my son's subwoofers and amps that were stolen out of his truck recently. I ... A: 4 ohm and 2 ohm is just the impedance of the actual speaker coil in the subwoofer. There is no ... | |
| RCA jacks | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: i dont have any place to hook up RCA wires on the cd player that i bought. how can i hook up an amp? A: If your amp doesn't have a 'speaker level input' option, or if you don't want to use it, you can buy ... | |
| Installing new cd player | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm sure you're a busy guy, so I'll try not to take up too much of your time. Basically, I just ... A: The illumunation and power antenna lead are unnecessary if your car doesn't have a matching ... | |
| 2005 envoy rear speakers | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: my wife made me aware that rear speakers not working at all. checked all obvious. do i need a reset ... A: So when you set the fader on the stereo to rear, and disconnect any headphones back there, there's ... | |
| colour code for delco cassette stereo in 1995 buick le sabre | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I have found the colour code for my car and have but on the harness I have there are several ... A: If you're putting a factory deck into the factory car, the colours shoudly simply match up. In the ... | |
| XM Radio - receiver installation | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: Justin, Hopefully you can answer this: We are going through hell trying to get a Honda dealership ... A: In the Honda Pilot, various models had an XM tuner built in, which would require nothing more than ... | |
| which wire goes where? | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: how do I install a Kenwood KDC 116S into'98 Ford Windstar? the Kenwood has a bunch of wires and the ... A: I would strongly advise you spend the ~$10-15 and buy an aftermarket harness so you just match up ... | |
| Brake lights staying on | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Toyota Corolla that the brake lights stay on. I replaced the brake light switch and ... A: You seem to have posted this question in the wrong section; this is the car stereo section. :) That ... | |
| factory stereo | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a replacement factory stereo for my '04 chevy malibu, but when i installed it ... A: The good news is, yes, you will almost definitely be able to use it. The bad news is, it'll ... | |
| 96 Infinity I30 Replacement Stereo? | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a 96 I30 with the Bose premium sound system. Is there something more modern that I could ... A: Yea, I once had a Nissan that had a 'premium' system in it, but it was only a slight offshoot of an ... | |
| 96 Infinity I30 Replacement Stereo? | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a 96 I30 with the Bose premium sound system. Is there something more modern that I could ... A: Hm. I didn't know there was a double-din version of that stereo -- I thought it was single DIN. ... | |
| 96 Infinity I30 Replacement Stereo? | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a 96 I30 with the Bose premium sound system. Is there something more modern that I could ... A: Because the factory stereo in your car is (almost) an ISO DIN, if you want GPS, you'll have to get ... | |
| Speaker problem. | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a used 2003 Mazda6 with stock bose speakers. I notice that I will get a rattling ... A: The issue is probably something of loose trim somewhere in the car, or near the speaker. It doesn't ... | |
| Amplifier Cutting Out | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I have read many a forum and I'm sure you have been asked questions like this but I couldn't find ... A: If it continues to cut out when the gain is down and it's not cranked, the likely scenario is that ... | |
| Amplifier Cutting Out | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I have read many a forum and I'm sure you have been asked questions like this but I couldn't find ... A: Not necessarily. When an amp is hooked up and on and under load (even if it's in thermal protect ... | |
| Radio | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Honda 2004, VTX1300R, my father in-law gave me a Road Track radio he purchased for his ... A: There are two power wires that go into a radio (aside from ground.) One is (usually) yellow. It is ... | |
| am radio noise, Ford | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: 83 Merc Grand Marquis, 84 Ford PU, same AM noise on weaker stations. These are good quality radios ... A: Static/whine in proportion to engine RPM is usually a result of ground looping. Unfortunately, ... | |
| pioneer super tuner 3 | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: the interface has several screens that will display, i only want 1 to display at all times how do i ... A: The 'Super Tuner 3' is actually just a technology featured by many Pioneer decks, and not the actual ... | |
| amp on protection | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: hey i have a nt power amp (nt 1842)i had it hooked up b4 and it was wrking fines but it would go out ... A: An amp going into protection mode is almost certainly not due to too high of a gauge power wire. It ... | |
| ac controls not illuminated... | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: OK,about two weeks ago, I had a new stereo head unit installed in my 03 cavalier(4 door), and now my ... A: It almost certainly sounds like during the installation process, some wires got crossed and/or ... | |
| a question about what a fuse stands for | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2000 chevy cavalier and i was looking threw the fuses on the driver side and noticed one ... A: Yes, you will most certainly need an amp to run it. You'll need to check your factory stereo to see ... | |
| a question about what a fuse stands for | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2000 chevy cavalier and i was looking threw the fuses on the driver side and noticed one ... A: The AMPL fuse is for the audio amplifier in the car. If you have the 'monsoon' system, it's the ... | |
| wiring speakers to amp | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering do I wire my speakers to the back of my cd player and rca to the amp? or do i wire ... A: Your options depend on how many speakers are in your car, and how many channels are on your amp. If ... | |
| stock cd/add amp | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: Ok I have a stock cd player and set of subs with an amp on the way. My question is will I need more ... A: Whether or not you'll need more hardware and whether or not an aftermarket CD player would be better ... | |
| iPod in 96 Infinity | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I just picked up a used 1996 Infinity I30 with the Bose Premium sound system. Other than the ... A: From what I can gather, there are no aftermarket kits you can use to put an iPod on your factory ... | |
| Auto sterio of Honda civic 2001 doesn't play | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I got my Honda civic 2001 from dealer 2 months back. When I put the CD inside it played for me once, ... A: For what it's worth, if I picked up a car at a dealer 2 months ago, and the stereo stopped working ... | |
| wireless modulator, high power | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I bought a plain old fm modulator from WAl-mart and it sucked... the sound quality couldn't compete ... A: It's usually a case of getting what you paid for. Most FM transmitters are in the $20-$60 range. ... | |
| harness/wiring | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an original radio for 1998 chrysler seabring but hear no sound from speakers. radio some on ... A: It'd make sense to ensure you can get the speakers working before replacing the deck so you aren't ... | |
| How to install around Nissan/Clarion stock system | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm replacing the factory deck in my 1995 Nissan 240sx SE. I purchased a wiring harness, put it all ... A: It depends on whether you want to keep the factory amplifier around or not. If you do not, then the ... | |
| subwoofer wiring | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Well I have a kicker 1000 watt RMS 1 channel amplifier, I was thinking about buying two kicker 12" ... A: It depends on whether you have the 2ohm per coil or 4ohm per coil version of Kicker's L7 12s. If ... | |
| 05 grand prix | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I have an 05 grand prix and I went to put a deck in it and all these technicians are telling me that ... A: Unfortunately, they're telling you the truth. All recent GM vehicles (especially ONstar equipped ... | |
| cadillac sedan door removal | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1994 Cadillac Sedan Devile "4.9L v8" and am wanting to remove my front doors to get to the ... A: Yes, you'll need to remove the door panels to get the 5 1/4" out at least. The tweeters you might ... | |
| Possibe dead short in 2002 Lincoln Navigator factory subwoofer | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: After starting my car one day last month, the front top interior lights would not go off. I thought ... A: Unfortunately, the bad news is, yes, a short in a subwoofer can kill the deck. Especially if it's a ... | |
| My honda passport 2001 6 cd changer is jammed, what do I do? | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Honda passport, the 6 cd changer won't let me eject my three disks. I put a piece of ... A: They're probably just jammed. First, don't jam anything else in there to get them out. :) Jamming ... | |
| factory stereo i.d. | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: i just purchased a 1999 dodge ram 2500 larame and i don't know weather it has the infinity or non ... A: Usually, the Infinity system has Infinity written on the factory grille over the speakers. If not, ... | |
| no sound from speakers only static | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Well i hooked up a new head unit in my car and i'm pretty sure i did it right i've double checked ... A: Yes I've seen this before, but it was a car that had a factory amp in it, and the speaker wires ... | |
| no sound from speakers only static | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Well i hooked up a new head unit in my car and i'm pretty sure i did it right i've double checked ... A: If it happens with CDs, and you didn't use a harness, the most likely scenario is simply that you've ... | |
| no sound from speakers only static | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Well i hooked up a new head unit in my car and i'm pretty sure i did it right i've double checked ... A: Does this happen when you try CDs too? The reason I ask is if you haven't hooked up the antenna ... | |
| 2005 Chevy Tahoe | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Well sorry!! It is a remote wire thatcomes from the amp to the radio. I need to know what wire i ... A: The remote wire that goes to the amp probably doesn't exist on the factory radio. You can tap into ... | |
| Speaker box | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 99 Chevy Tahoe and I am trying to build a box for 2 12's. I have Audiobahn equipment (amp ... A: Basically, with two subs with a divider, you'd need double the space. There are plenty of websites ... | |
| 2005 Chevy Tahoe | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Hey I was wondering if you can tell me how to hook up my antenna wire from my after market amp. And ... A: I'm not entirely sure I understand your questions, but I'll try and respond. First, there is no ... | |
| audio system turning itself off | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Buick LeSabre with Concert Sound II. The Delco factory radio/CD/cassette was turning ... A: First off, I would suggest that if it's turning off on its own and making popping sounds, that you ... | |
| Car Stereo Compatibilites | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Which car stereos are compatibile with a '94 toyota corolla? A: The '94 Corolla's stereo holding space is a standard ISO DIN size. This means that just about any ... | |
| antenna motor | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Toyota truck. The antenna motor doesn't work at all .... no noise when the ignition is ... A: If the aftermarket radio was just installed, and the antenna worked before with the factory deck, ... | |
| Mach(Ford) radio repair | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Mach radio with no display and buttons don't work. CD player works and volume works. Can I ... A: If the display and buttons don't work, but the CD player and volume do, that'd suggest that ... | |
| removing face plate and install car radio | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2000 toyota 4runner, do you know how to remove the face plate to remove the factory radi? A: Unfortunately, my experience with 2000 4runners specifically is limited. Most newer Toyotas' dashes ... | |
| 1990 cadillac sedan deville | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I need to replace the rear speakers in the above car but cannot figure out hoe to get to them ... A: Unfortunately, as far as I recall, you have to get at the speakers through the top, and the only way ... | |
| Radio | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: ...would you happen to kno where i could come across the Delco Theft Lock bypass code? I've seen ... A: To the best of my knowledge, each AC Delco deck has a different lock code. What you'll need to do ... | |
| Repalcing car amplifier | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: After testing, I was told by my mechanic that the cause of my battery draining was the amplifier on ... A: Sorry for the delay; I've written a nice long answer to this question on a few different occasions, ... | |
| Unlocking factory Toyota audio system | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: Just bought a 95 Toyota Land Cruiser and I cannot turn on the audio system because it is blocked by ... A: Unfortunately, your only options on this one are to either to replace the stereo, or take your car's ... | |
| After market car radio installation | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: How do i take out the factory radio without a DIN Key if it is possible. ( 2004 mercury sable) Also, ... A: Without a DIN key, I wouldn't even know how to remove your stereo. You can use a universal DIN key ... | |
| 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee radio has no power. | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: We removed the factory stereo and went to install an aftermarket Kenwood 238, however we are ... A: Actually, the software acted weirdly, and I mis-clicked. I meant to click on 'answer this ... | |
| amp settings | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: ok i have two sony xplod twelves 4ohm bridged together running to a 1200w 1ohm stable mono block ... A: Do you have the subs hooked up in parallel or in series? If in parallel, 2 4ohm coils will produce ... | |
| infinity system to sony system | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: a friend has a 2000 eclipse gt with the infinity system (amp and all). we tried installing a the new ... A: Buying a harness is the smartest thing you could have done; cutting wires makes a mess of everything ... | |
| 2004 Cavalier | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Wondering if i can replace my stock radio with a aftermarket one without buying the 150 part Called ... A: In short, no, you don't NEED this item, but it's almost definitely worth having in the car. Without ... | |
| No Display California Gold CG8800 car stereo | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Had this unit in a previous vehicle and worked fine, attempting to put into a another vehicle (93 ... A: If the cd eject motor is working, but nothing else is, that would suggest that there's a bad ... | |
| 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee radio has no power. | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: We removed the factory stereo and went to install an aftermarket Kenwood 238, however we are ... A: Did you use an aftermarket wire harness before connecting the wires? I ask because the Jeep may not ... | |
| wiring harness | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: i need help hooking up a wiring harness for a pontiac grand am 2001. i dont know how to match up the ... A: I'm assuming you're talking about putting an aftermarket deck into the car. What you'll need to buy ... | |
Justin Wheeler
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about the electronics and mathematics behind car stereos, provide information on locating wires, wire interference, gauges, etc. Since they're almost entirely subjective, asking questions about brand names may not result in the most useful answers.
Experience
I've been installing car stereos for friends and family (albeit not professionally) for 8 or 9 years. My knowledge lies mostly in the math and technical aspects: impedance, required gauges, fuse levels, frequency response, etc.
Education/Credentials
The school of, "WHY THE HELL DID YOU DO THAT?!"
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