Swap Shaker for DVD Suggestions, comments?

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02-10-2006, 01:46 PM

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chrisc

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RE: Swap Shaker for DVD Suggestions, comments?

i just read the pioneer z1 stats and it sounds a lot like the eclipse 5495, so if you cant wait until spring...lol

02-12-2006, 02:59 PM

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austijc

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RE: Swap Shaker for DVD Suggestions, comments?

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If you intend on using the factory amps you will have to put a voltage regulator between the amp on signal wire from the head unit and the amp wire to the harness. Reason is that most ( if not all ) aftermarket head units use +12V for the amp on signal. The Ford amps expect +5v for the signal. The result is a NASTY pop when you turn the unit on. Simple enough to do. Just go to Radio Shack and pick up a LM7805 and that will cure the problem.

That's good to know. I'm putting an Eclipse GPS in as soon as it stops raining/snowing long enough and was planning to use the factory sub amps for now. Where did you find the specs on the amps? I haven't found much of anything yet.

02-14-2006, 08:54 PM

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austijc

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RE: Swap Shaker for DVD Suggestions, comments?

I picked up a voltage regulator but am a bit concerned about the heat since it has to lose 7 volts. Any idea what the current is on this control line?

02-14-2006, 09:26 PM

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hawgman

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RE: Swap Shaker for DVD Suggestions, comments?

heat is not going to be any issue. a LM7805 is rated for up to +20v without a heatsink. It will be fine. Besides, the trigger voltage is just that, a trigger on. It is not a continous feed to the amp.

02-15-2006, 09:43 PM

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austijc

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RE: Swap Shaker for DVD Suggestions, comments?

Thanks for the info. That tells me what I need to know. I wasn't sure if that was always supplying voltage while the unit was on or it was momentary during power up. Now if I can only get the wiring harness that hooks into the connector to the subs. It's still back ordered from Crutchfield and the few other places I've check are also sold out.