Radio is shot...aftermarket radio suggestions?
04-02-2013, 04:06 PM
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just looked...yes there are amps in the trunk. I turned the radio on...big mistake...it wont turn off now. when the music turns off i still here a constant hissing...sounds like the amps wont turn off...
04-02-2013, 05:42 PM
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crap...ok well i found a nice unit thats on sale on crutchfields site so I'm going to buy that. i wish i could pick up the unit u posted earlier but i have a single din and not a double
04-02-2013, 06:50 PM
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Amps could mean a Mach460 also. I think the 1000 has 4 amps, but I do know the 460 has 2 amps.
If it is a wiring issue, replacing the head unit won't necessarily fix that. Also make sure you get an adapter as the Mach units run on a different impedance than normal audio systems. Crutchfield is usually pretty good about that. (I still say it is a head unit issue more so than a wiring issue, but if the blue wire is shorted hot it would stop the amps from turning off, but I don't think that would affect the other issues you are having).
If it is a wiring issue, replacing the head unit won't necessarily fix that. Also make sure you get an adapter as the Mach units run on a different impedance than normal audio systems. Crutchfield is usually pretty good about that. (I still say it is a head unit issue more so than a wiring issue, but if the blue wire is shorted hot it would stop the amps from turning off, but I don't think that would affect the other issues you are having).
04-02-2013, 10:12 PM
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i picked up this pioneer
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-evu7p6v...EH-4400HD.html
it's nothing fancy, but with everything i need to install it i only paid 114 lol. It'll hook up to the iphone and charge it, and play the music. thats all i need. crutchfield gave me the specific harness to adapt the head unit to the car so i can still use the factory amps. i'll post pics of the install and before/after. fingers crossed! i have a hunch u guys are right with the headunit being shot
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-evu7p6v...EH-4400HD.html
it's nothing fancy, but with everything i need to install it i only paid 114 lol. It'll hook up to the iphone and charge it, and play the music. thats all i need. crutchfield gave me the specific harness to adapt the head unit to the car so i can still use the factory amps. i'll post pics of the install and before/after. fingers crossed! i have a hunch u guys are right with the headunit being shot
04-03-2013, 07:40 AM
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I need that for this radio? the guy from crutchfield never mentioned that. is it difficult to do? I read that some people who put in aftermartket head units get a slight "poping" from the speakers right as they power it up...im guessing your tutorial is showing how to eliminate it? im sure it's going to help me out with my installation, so thank you in advance!!!
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04-03-2013, 08:02 AM
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http://www.crutchfield.com/S-evu7p6v...ml#details-tab
here is a link to the specs on it...says the preamp voltage is 2V
here is a link to the specs on it...says the preamp voltage is 2V
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