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Lil Evo -> RE: No Speaker Sound (4/8/2008 8:03:47 AM)
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ORIGINAL: 97BlackSpyder
First off, I did a search already. I have a 2004 GTS with that infinity amp and what-not under the pass. seat. I like the factory headunit, so I bought an LOC so I can run an aftermarket amp to power a sub but still keep this headunit. SO...took the pass. seat out...and found many wires that go to the amp-plugin connector. I was told that I need to wire this LOC to the PRE-amp wiring (wires before they enter the amp). I realized there are 2 SOLID black wires and 2 SOLID blue wires, so I tapped into these (since all the other wires ran to my speakers and the blue and red striped wires differentiated between left and right sides, I figured they would be AFTER-amp wires). I knew I didn't know crap about wiring and I hated it (still do) with passion...but this had to be easy. Well, I caused all kinds-a hell and now my speakers dont make noise at all...headunit works and everything, but no sound. So i put everything back the way it was, and still nothin...checked the engine compartment fuses...all good. Now its going to be a LOOONG hour drive to school tomorrow morning.
Anyone have any suggestions? Cause I don't...really never did lol.
And this, my friends, is called Mobile Installer job security. If all the fuses are good, everything powers on appropriatley and you still get no sound, there's a good chance you fried your amp. Did you test the wires at all before you tapped into them, or just strip back and go to town? And honestly, you can go to either amped or non-amped with an LOC, it'll drop voltage as it runs through the converter, and that's what they make volume controls for on an amplifier. In my experience, it's actually better to run an amp off a hotter signal (i.e. amplified). It's a slightly redundant system, but wires are usually easier to access, and you don't have to turn the amp up quite as much to get the same level of volume.
Had you brought it to my shop to have it installed first time around, I would have charged you $18, a $5 shop materials fee, and tax to install your converter. Now, with your no sound issue, you're looking at probably $35-70 in trouble shoot labor, if it's confirmed that it's a blown amp, you can either spend $700-800 at the stealership to have it replaced, or go buy a 4ch amp and get it installed.
Troubleshoot - $70
Dual Amp Kit - $120
Extra Set of RCA's- $10
4 Ch. Amp Install - $85
2 Ch./Mono Amp Install (I might cut you a break since I've already run the rest of the wires)- $35.98
1 more LOC - $26
LOC Install - $36
Shop Materials Fee - $5
Grand Total (not including the amp) 387.98 plus tax.
$23 > $387.98
So the moral of the story, if you don't know what the hell you're doing, give it to a professional and take the hit in the wallet like a man.
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