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: Stock Stereo Cutout...


Biz Mattie
01-27-2009, 08:10 PM
I could use some help.

My stock factory keeps cutting out. Sometimes it does it when I drive down the road, sometimes right when I start. And it isn't popping in and out, it just goes out and then if I wait long enough with the stereo off I can turn it right back on. It is very odd.

Also, it doesn't like shut the power off, hell I can still play the CD player, but without any sound.

Final weird thing, after it cuts out I can crank up the sound and hear weird bass noises.

Anyone have any idea what I need to do?

Biz Mattie
01-29-2009, 04:49 PM
Bump... :oops:

Anyone know anything?

NismoGriff
01-29-2009, 05:34 PM
I see in your sig that you changed your speakers. It is possible that one of your speaker leads is making contact with the metal inside the door. That would give a lights are on, but nobodies home type of situation. You may have to pull each speaker to check it or unplug the output side of the amp and use a DMM to check for continuity between the speaker leads and the vehicle chassis.

Biz Mattie
02-04-2009, 06:25 PM
good call I will give it a check...thanks for the help.

BOXEDup2
02-09-2009, 09:01 PM
do you have kids? you might have coins in your radio. i work at honda, it's the most common problem. I would still check your speaker connections as well.

Biz Mattie
03-28-2009, 07:34 PM
I see in your sig that you changed your speakers. It is possible that one of your speaker leads is making contact with the metal inside the door. That would give a lights are on, but nobodies home type of situation. You may have to pull each speaker to check it or unplug the output side of the amp and use a DMM to check for continuity between the speaker leads and the vehicle chassis.

You win the prize, about two weeks ago I took off the driverside speaker and it was touching. Boy I love this forum, thanks for the help NismoGriff!

NismoGriff
03-28-2009, 10:31 PM
You win the prize, about two weeks ago I took off the driverside speaker and it was touching. Boy I love this forum, thanks for the help NismoGriff!


SAWEEET!!!! What did I win?? :D

Biz Mattie
03-30-2009, 02:17 PM
SAWEEET!!!! What did I win?? :D

Um, eternal gratitude!?! :D

NismoGriff
03-30-2009, 04:13 PM
Um, eternal gratitude!?! :D


Good enuff for me :cool: