Car Audio

It looks like the anti-theft system on these cars is built in to the radio. What do you lose when you replace the radio? Do you risk immobilzing the car? Do the remote door locks not work? Is there a stereo to look for that can use the steering wheel audio controls? Are there additional complications if the factory stereo has the 6-disc CD changer?

2007-05-22 05:22:11 · 4 answers · asked by Dan M 2

A friend just purchased a Mercury Montego, with a system that has MP3 capabilities. However, there is no input on the front panel for an auxiliry connection for his Ipod. How does this work?

2007-05-22 04:25:37 · 4 answers · asked by lightningflame1642 3

I want to install (not by myself, but have it installed professionally) a new car audio system in my new (used) car with Manufacturer warranty. I have heard in the past that this could be a nightmare if the installer messes up something. I have also heard that it can also affect the other electric components of the car if it is not done properly. My question does this affect my Manufacturer's warranty??

2007-05-22 04:16:37 · 4 answers · asked by IZitall 3

I am wanting to use my phone's mp3 player to play music using my car speakers. What part of the cd player would I plug in to in order to get the music output through the car speakers? Would I use the RCA ports usually used for subwoofers? Help me out here, please.

2007-05-21 12:47:44 · 3 answers · asked by Ghost 1

I spliced to of my 6"x9" speakers into the rear speakers because i didnt have any more openings on my deck. would this affect the power or amount of sound that my speakers give out?

2007-05-21 11:18:12 · 2 answers · asked by gwood5turbo 3

I just bought a 2004 trailblazer and it has factory radio and the stations are staticy how do I fix this? When I play a CD it sounds great...should I buy a differnet atenna?

2007-05-21 09:03:52 · 4 answers · asked by sneaker 1

I drive a 2004 Toyota Corolla S and I wanted to have my car sound loud and achieve the sounds as you hear in "Fast and the Furious" kind of like the loud buzz sound, but I don't want anything that sounds sharp and puny. figured that I would have to buy a new muffler, but a friend from work told me that an exhaust tip is all i needed if I wanted that loud sound. So tell me, what would I need?
Also, the stock muffler on my car is partially covered and hidden behind the rear bumper, and it points towards the ground (If you own or ever seen a Toyota corolla S you would know what I mean). So how would that work out during installation? IF all I will be doing is adding an exhaust tip, would I need a new muffler so it goes straight out? That would mean I would have to get the rear bumper cut for the exhaust to get through correct? Roughly what is the cost of that? It would also help if you could point me out to some products.

Thank You for your help!!!

2007-05-20 18:48:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

before i buy it i want to know if it will work well with my car....

any answers are appreciated.

2007-05-20 16:35:26 · 1 answers · asked by alioopsee319 2

I have a '63 Ford Fairlane and I want to use the original radio but it doesn't seem to be working.
We've replaced a few capacitors but what I really need is a schematic.
Anybody know specifically what kind of radio it would be and where I could get the schematics?

2007-05-20 15:07:58 · 1 answers · asked by sgt_pepper43 2

I have two 10" subwoofers. A guy at the car audio place told me that they were blown out. The tops of them look fine. He said that the coil is blown...... Is this possible?

2007-05-20 12:35:00 · 6 answers · asked by newtrarat 2

if so, can i get a detailed despription of how to do it.

2007-05-20 11:13:39 · 2 answers · asked by Derek R 1

2007-05-20 09:20:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to install a new stereo. I've removed the console/bezel and removed the two bolts on the front of the stereo and pulled, but it won't budge. There appears to be a steel bracket holding the stereo in place. I pulled and it won't come out. I moved the A/C vent to the side and it looks like there's two steel bars, diagnolly that are holding it in place. I can't figure out how to get to it without tearing the whole dash apart. How do I get to it?

2007-05-20 07:22:13 · 2 answers · asked by cdcarresq 1

I have learned ALOT from yahoo answers. With everyone's help, I was able to go from knowing nothing to designing and installing my own system. Now I want to know more.

I know alot of things that I didn't know before, but I want to get into the technical aspects of speakers and audio systems. Cna anyone recommend a beginner to novice level book on the topic? A car audio 'bible' is exactly what I'm trying to find. Thanks.

2007-05-20 05:36:02 · 3 answers · asked by Nick S 2

when listening to cds in my car it makes a high pitch noise with the volume low, it only does this on my cds.The radio and aux line are fine. ive checked my earth from my amp incase this was the problem no its still there. ive onle had the stereo a few months and im not sure if the problem has always been there. anyone no any good websites that have wiring diagrams etc. ive got a corsa 97 my stereo is mutant.

2007-05-20 00:48:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-19 20:53:11 · 10 answers · asked by ron t 1

My factory stereo was a tape player. I have a factory cd player made for the same car. I know which wires go to each speaker, but the plug on the cd player is square, and there is no indication for the wires. I tried to figure it out but know luck. The wires coming out of the cd player are Blue, Purple w/ White stripe, Brown, White w/ Red stripe, Yellow, Blue w/ Black stripe, White w/ Orange stripe, and Green. I tried to match top to bottom as well as side by side. I can here the radio but it is snowy and static. Any one know? Please tell me.

2007-05-19 20:39:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Power Acoustik LX2-1000 amplifier and there is a switch on the amplifier that says LPF, Full, or HPF. Now the instructions for the amplifier say that the switch should be on LPF if your running one subwoofer for low pass filter, and HPF for high pass filter. It doesnt say what Full is for but I'm guessing its a little of both. I was switching them around and when the switch is in the Full position I believe my sub is performing/sounding better than when its in the LPF position. Is this damaging my sub or amplifier by having it in the Full position rather then the LPF position?

2007-05-19 17:02:39 · 5 answers · asked by Tami A 1

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Jensen-Dual-12-Subwoofer-Bandpass-System-BP212/sem/rpsm/oid/125071/catOid/-13093/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

2007-05-19 15:44:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

iv heard that alot. cant imagine why. is it a distraction?

2007-05-19 10:46:20 · 9 answers · asked by insano_dano 2

I have a 07 dodge charger and im getting my system in it. My question is if i did keep the stock deck thats in it now what would i lose my not putting in an aftermarket deck? like would the subs not be as loud or what

2007-05-19 10:29:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

hello people, i am going to fit a dixie horn ( I know, pure cheese) to my car, just for a laugh but as i have a racing steering wheel with only 1 botton for the horn I want to fit a slyly hidden changeover switch. i was wondering where i caould get something like this and how i would fit it.

thanks

2007-05-19 10:13:21 · 4 answers · asked by insano_dano 2

I am buying an Alpine MRD-M1005 amp and 2 Alpine type R subs. My question is, for the best sound, would i buy the Type R's in 4 ohm or 2 ohm?

2007-05-19 08:59:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

im trying to hook up a radio in my truck and need a diagram as the wires have been cut

2007-05-19 07:30:26 · 5 answers · asked by chris g 1

i am trying to put in a new head unit in my car and i need to remove the dash assembly

2007-05-19 06:02:32 · 2 answers · asked by skylarmchenry 1

I have a Pontiac Sunfire and I want to put in 4 new speakers and a new deck. I have worked a lot with audio, but I am pretty unfamiliar with cars and car stereos. Should I tackle it?

2007-05-19 01:39:04 · 12 answers · asked by cassnate 4

I have an aux-in on my car stereo, so far, it works great with my XM Roady XT. But I also have a PDA with a GPS software; which has an output for the voice prompts; also via a stereo jack. I do not like to hear my GPS prompts over my music, which is usually too loud anyway and my PDA's speakers are too soft. I want a device that automatically overrides my XM Roady's music whenever it senses a voice prompt coming from my GPS output. Is there such an auto-switching source selector in the market?

As a side note: buying a new GPS unit is out of the question. Plugging in a small set of speakers to my PDA is also out. And I'm not keen in switching between my XM and my GPS on that single Aux in jack manually. I'm looking for a simple, automated solution. Only an auto-switching source selector would do.

2007-05-18 19:02:56 · 3 answers · asked by Snowie 6

put power to pci turn on wire,then tried ground, still does not turn on, any suggestions?

2007-05-18 15:43:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

would a 15" sub box, (2.90cu-3.25cu), fit inside its trunk, cuz i got 2 15" Fi fully loaded BTLs, and a RF40001BD amp and 12 farad cap, and wonderin if it will all fit in there

2007-05-18 15:04:49 · 2 answers · asked by 04StRaT R/T 2

I HAD A CD PLAYER INSTALLED AND THE SO CALLED (PROFESSIONAL) DIDNT TELL ME THAT THE RADIO WAS MISSING A WIRE UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE! HOW CAN I GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED? THANKS IN ADVANCE!

2007-05-18 12:51:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous