http://www.techsupportforum.com Discussion of car audio, auto security systems, and other mobile electronics en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:09:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.techsupportforum.com/cwd/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.techsupportforum.com http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/433625-1995-ford-probe-gt-stereo-wiring-issues.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:12 GMT In my 1995 ford probe gt, i am wiring a head unit (deck) and I am very confused. I know all the color coding but the only way the deck works is if I connect the power wire (yellow) to the ignition wire (red) and splice them both to the car's constant power wire. Now I know that I [b]should have[b] connected the igniton from the deck to the cars ignition wire and then the constant power from the deck to the car's constant. The problem with this is when i do that, the deck doesn't function at all. I am sure that it is because something is wrong with the igniton wire from the car i.e. broken, not making a connection, etc. but how would i fix this problem. I would really like it if my stereo would shut off when i turn my car off, not stay on and drown out my battery. Thanks, dirtrdr427

And one more thing when my deck is on if i hold down the source/off button it doesn't shut off, it just switches it to usb source. (i don't have anything plugged into the usb at all) My deck is a pioneer 4100. Brand new.
Thanks again ]]> Car Audio dirtrdr427 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/433625-1995-ford-probe-gt-stereo-wiring-issues.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/433054-need-radio-code-acura.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:06:05 GMT Hey I have an Acura radio in my 92 Civic and it was in the car when I bought it. I do not know the code so it doesn't work....the serial # is 96F500850. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks ]]> Car Audio Cfrank85 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/433054-need-radio-code-acura.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/432932-viper-5902-car-alarm.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:17:27 GMT Hi i have a GMC Sonoma 2002 truck. I bought the alarm and need a installation guide if possible? I have downloaded a couple manuals for my truck but not all the info is there. I don't know what wires go to where. The most confusing is the 10 pin remote starter wires/relays and the 18 pin harness that comes with the system. If any help at all would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Car Audio trojan18 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/432932-viper-5902-car-alarm.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/432706-subwoofers-only-work-through-radio-balance.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:51:21 GMT My subwoofers used to work just fine and then I took them out for about a year and when I went to install them back into the same car and into the exact same wiring, they only work with the balance shift to the left or right. I have to turn the balance knob to the left or right in order for the... My subwoofers used to work just fine and then I took them out for about a year and when I went to install them back into the same car and into the exact same wiring, they only work with the balance shift to the left or right. I have to turn the balance knob to the left or right in order for the subs to work with power. They'll work with an even balance but it sounds like there is no power to it but when i turn the knob, thats when the bass really kicks in. What is wrong? It cant be the wiring because it never changed. All I did was put electrical tape over the wires and they never were touched. ]]> Car Audio audivid http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/432706-subwoofers-only-work-through-radio-balance.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/432023-viper-5901-issue.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:18:47 GMT I have a 99 Honda Passport, just got a Viper 5901 installed in my car, it appears my Second Ignition is not turning off with the key out of the ignition since the install. I have been told by the installer that the relay inside the brain isn't shutting off and its a problem that he cannot fix. Has to be taken out and returned or rma'd.

Looking for some added insight on my issue to see if this is definatly the cause.

FYI the lights are also not turning on (flashing etc) when the alarm is activated and set etc. He says this is a small fix and is unrelated to the second ignition. ]]> Car Audio Klownicle http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/432023-viper-5901-issue.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/431087-reprogram-radio-cd-player.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:39:24 GMT Hi, I just had a new battery put in and my radio turns on but says CODE, I unfortunately pushed puttons and now it says ERRORE I do not have radio or CD but the lights are luminating? Do I need to type in a code? I have a 2004 honda Accord Thank you Hi,
I just had a new battery put in and my radio turns on but says CODE, I unfortunately pushed puttons and now it says ERRORE
I do not have radio or CD but the lights are luminating?
Do I need to type in a code?
I have a 2004 honda Accord
Thank you ]]> Car Audio jordan2006 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/431087-reprogram-radio-cd-player.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/430963-new-additions-current-system-setup-help-opinions-needed.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:32:19 GMT Alright i will start out with the current setup i have right now and then get into some of the other stuff i acquired. Currently I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee.

Head unit-Pioneer DEH-2100IB....Has one preout
Door Speakers-Pioneer 5.25's 2 way 140 watt max 25 watt rms 4 ohm
Rear Soundbar- Pioneer 6.5's 3 way 220 watt max 35 watt rms 4 ohm
Trunk- JL 12w3v2 wired in parallel sealed box
Amp-crossfire cfa-404s(low and high level input)(high requires adapter i dont have)(has low and high pass filters) 6 gauge power wire/ground, rca's are split with y splitters at the amp so the amp can use all 4 channels.
Amp setup- 2 channels are bridged to the sub running low pass filter and the other 2 are hooked up to the front speakers with no filter.

Currently the load of the sub is too much for the amp which causes it to go in protection mode and kick off or to heat up, distort and clip. I have to keep it relatively low. i tried wiring in a series but just did not have any power.

The new stuff(well used but new to me)

Kenwood 600 watt 2 channel amp(bridgable and has low and high inputs, low pass filter, stereo/mono, and input sensitivity dial)
Jensen 300 watt 3/2/1 channel amp(bridgeable and has low and high inputs,low pass filter, and bass boost up to 6 db)(high level input requires an adapter i dont have)
Optimus Electronic Subwoofer crossover(low and high level inputs to single output)tuneable input levels, low pass at 50hz,90hz,or 180hz, bass boost to 12 db, and another switch next to it with 45hz, 80hz, and 120hz.
I also got 2 pioneer 10 inch subs that are 350 watts, they are old ( dont think i want to encorporate them into my system as of now, leave the option open though)

My thoughts are to use the kenwood 600 watt amp bridge the connections to run the jl sub. Then take the crossfire and run the 4 pioneer speakers off of it.

The wiring of the rca's, grounds, and power are confusing me a bit. I was thinking of getting a dual amp install kit from walmart(dont have a ton of cash) i think they have one with a .5 farad cap. (not sure if necessary entirely but i believe so as my lights dim when hard bass notes hit)I need help with the power wiring, remote wiring and rca wiring.

For power? run back to the cap first(if i have one) then to distribution block then to amps, or to distribution then to cap and just run the sub amp from the caps. i also need to know about power for the crossover if i use that or if i get another one.

For the rca's i only have one preout so is tricky. I was thinking of getting a 3 way crossover so i have more rca outputs and the frequencies are cut off before the amps. I found one for 20 dollars which is a pyramid cr79g.

Link http://www.retrevo.com/s/Pyramid-CR7...17dj079/t/1-2/

It has 2 inputs and 3 outputs so i could use the current y splitters i have to wire into the inputs and then the outputs one is for the sub so i would tune to low frequencies and not even use the other crossover i have i guess then the other 2 one is for mids and the other is for highs. Im not sure how i would wire these as i think my front and rear speakers want the same frequencies going to them of highs and mids. so not sure how to do that. Im not sure if you can tune the outputs to the same cuts offs or not. I would have to power this crossover as well so not sure where it would fit in. Or maybe i could pick up a pair of tweeters and run the mids to the 4 pioneer speakers and the highs to the tweeters. I would then have to use the jensen amp for the tweeters and split the mid output so i can use all 4 channels of the crossfire for mids. I would then have to wire in 3 amps and its getting more complicated.....

I dont want to get the crossover if i dont need to i can always pick up another set of y splitters. Or encorporate the current crossover i have into the setup. Im not sure this is why i need advice with this whole thing ha.

The remote wire im assuming that i would just split it going from the headunit to all the components i need it to. correct me if im wrong. i also would like to know how to wire it up. splice the wire, sauder other wires too it. It is a weird blue wire so not sure what its all about.

For the ground's i have heard mixed things. Either put them all together using a distribution block or just all wires to the same ground point and i have heard to spread them all out.I have a solid ground right now.

Im going to need to buy more wire with this setup im thinking more than that would be included with a dual amp wiring kit. I have some small rca's around here i believe and possibly some speaker wire altough i dont believe its very low guage.

I was also thinking of mounting the amps under the rear seats so the wiring is concealed. good idea/ bad idea? currently my amp is screwed into the back of the back seat.

I can use all 3 amps if i need to but dont see why i would.

I will upload some pictures of the gear in a bit if that would be helpful.

Just looking for a good configuration of all this stuff. Do not want to spend more money if i dont have too.

All advice feedback and opinions greatly appreciated

Dave ]]> Car Audio davedude44 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/430963-new-additions-current-system-setup-help-opinions-needed.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/430549-viper-550-esp-alarm.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:33:02 GMT I just purchased a truck and it came with this alarm/auto start installed. I have everything figured out except 1 thing. When I use the auto start feature, the parking lights flash. I was wondering if anyone knew how to change this setting so that they will stay lit instead of flashing. Any... I just purchased a truck and it came with this alarm/auto start installed. I have everything figured out except 1 thing. When I use the auto start feature, the parking lights flash. I was wondering if anyone knew how to change this setting so that they will stay lit instead of flashing. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Nick ]]> Car Audio NickG1324 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/430549-viper-550-esp-alarm.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/430544-need-faceplate-performance-teknique-icbm-9785-a.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:27:16 GMT Just picked up this radio but I need the detachable faceplate that comes with this model. If you have a dead or dying Performance Teknique 9785 I am interested in purchasing the face plate. If your unit is is toast, I can revive mine. Please help out, glad to pay you for the item or if you know... Just picked up this radio but I need the detachable faceplate that comes with this model. If you have a dead or dying Performance Teknique 9785 I am interested in purchasing the face plate. If your unit is is toast, I can revive mine. Please help out, glad to pay you for the item or if you know where I can get a replacement thanks ]]> Car Audio ritz_ http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/430544-need-faceplate-performance-teknique-icbm-9785-a.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/429721-new-overhead-dvd-player-just-stopped-working.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:41:06 GMT Hey, we just bought a new (to us) van yesterday, and we had the dealership install a new overhead DVD player for the kids. It's made by Audiovox, "Movies2Go". The model is MMD11. Anyway, they installed it yesterday, and it worked fine driving home, then we took the whole fam to the grocery store, and it worked fine all that time. Then we went into the store, and when we came out, it won't work. Simply wont turn on. The buttons normally would be illuminated whenever the car was on, but now they are simply not illuminated at all and will not respond at all. I know the unit has power, because the lights that are included in the unit will turn on.

Any ideas? It is covered by a one year warranty by the dealership, so if needs be, I will drive it there tomorrow, but they're about 45 minutes away, so I wanted to check here to see if it is something simple first. We did have a a burned DVD in the drive, not a commercial DVD, don't think that should make a difference, but I thought I'd mention it. And we were also testing to see what would happen if we just turned off the radio without turning off the unit. It did exactly as we expected, it just lost audio, because it's using an FM tuner. Then we simply powered off the unit. And it won't come back on.

Sorry for being long winded. Any suggestions would be appreciated! ]]> Car Audio paqman http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/429721-new-overhead-dvd-player-just-stopped-working.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/429128-5902-install-problems.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:19:08 GMT I have installed my 5902 and am having a couple problems. My car is an 08 Kia optima. My problems are:
When I try the remote start, nothing happens and the lights flash 7 times.

I think the h1/10 white/blue (-) remote start/ turbo timer wire need to be attached somewhere and I can't find any reference as to where to hook it up.

Any help is appreciated. ]]> Car Audio gmcdona4 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/429128-5902-install-problems.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/428798-we-can-get-car-dvd-free-gps-box-now.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:28 GMT Great guys, I've got this good recommendation from my friend, really good chance for us to get a all-in-one good head unit with GPS(it's free). ]]> Car Audio Justin220 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/428798-we-can-get-car-dvd-free-gps-box-now.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/428347-can-anyone-help-me.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:54:13 GMT I have a Sony CDX-GT07 head unit,this model has no RCA plug-ins. So how do i hook an amp up to it? It was hooked up in my old car but i cant remember how.I am trying to hook it up in a 1995 GMC yukon. Any help is greatly appereciated!! I have a Sony CDX-GT07 head unit,this model has no RCA plug-ins. So how do i hook an amp up to it? It was hooked up in my old car but i cant remember how.I am trying to hook it up in a 1995 GMC yukon. Any help is greatly appereciated!! ]]> Car Audio JaydeRose http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/428347-can-anyone-help-me.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/427915-no-radio-stations-recieving.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:29:43 GMT I have a Sony CDX-CA650X unit in my car and it just quit picking up radio stations. I have pulled it out of the dash to just check everything and everything appears to be fine. Antenna was plugged in and I tried another antenna as well but still nothing. CDs play fine; its just radio that all I... I have a Sony CDX-CA650X unit in my car and it just quit picking up radio stations. I have pulled it out of the dash to just check everything and everything appears to be fine. Antenna was plugged in and I tried another antenna as well but still nothing. CDs play fine; its just radio that all I get is static. Has the reciever just gone out or is there something else I can look at? Thanks for the help. ]]> Car Audio trorie http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/427915-no-radio-stations-recieving.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/427671-newbie-question-first-post.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:38:20 GMT Hi everyone, I have just come across this forum so thought I would join in and see if I can learn something and maybe offer something back too...:wink: I have a 2003 BMW 745i which has the entertainment pack fitted, consisting of radio, Cd player and stacker, Television, Telephone and Satnav... Hi everyone,
I have just come across this forum so thought I would join in and see if I can learn something and maybe offer something back too...:wink:

I have a 2003 BMW 745i which has the entertainment pack fitted, consisting of radio, Cd player and stacker, Television, Telephone and Satnav etc.
What I would be interested in if anyone has any idea, and that is to tap on an auxilliary input so as to connect an Mp4 player. It is a very complex set up and for MD to fit would supposedly cost about a grand... ridiculous price I think there must be a way of connecting into maybe the cd input lead or something.
Any thoughts would be most welcome and appreciated.

Thanks, hope you can help

Pete ]]> Car Audio Tyrosman http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/car-audio/427671-newbie-question-first-post.html