Car Audio

I recently upgraded my Sirius satellite radio from the Starmate 3 to the Sportster 4. With the Starmate, I used the built-in FM transmitter and tuned it into an FM channel. I was quite pleased with the audio quality, however with the Sportster 4, I am very displeased and frustrated by the quality when using the FM transmission features. The factory setting for FM transmission on the unit is 88.1, however in my area (Wash, DC), other frequencies conflict with it. When I navigate to other stations and match the station up on my car radio, it never connects. 88.1 is the only channel that works, with much static. I have considered hardwiring the unit, but removing my radio to attach the adapter to do so seems risky with my anti-theft device. I could pay to have it installed (which I may end up doing), but I'd like to save money and do it myself, if possible. Would anyone have advice on how they use their Sportster unit?

2007-05-12 19:33:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

across light bulb 2 is it A. 6v_B. 5v_C. 4v_D.3v......please help me answer it

2007-05-12 16:50:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here is my situation, I have a DEH-P2900MP Head unit off which i am running a GM-3300T amplifier to run my 12'' sub. Now I have the red and white cord ran from the back of my stereo to my amp, but this remote wire terminal in the back says it needs an adaptor... which i cannot find, do i need to run this wire? is there a place i should look? Any help is appreciated.

2007-05-12 14:47:44 · 2 answers · asked by viperdude 2

is written on my original 105 amp alternator is "Delphi". If anyone can point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it

2007-05-12 09:21:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 97 pontiac grand am gt...i wanted put an amp in this car but the battery terminals are on the side. do they make a certain type of ring terminal to run the power cable to it??

2007-05-12 08:27:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi all,
I have a car CD player, 45 watts per channel, 4 channels (front left/right, rear left/right). I would like to run the front left/right channels normally to two door speakers, but the two rear left/right channels into one woofer. It is not a dual-voicecoil woofer. Is this OK?

2007-05-12 06:05:22 · 4 answers · asked by KP3FT / 2

I heard there is a difference from cheap ones to more expensive.

2007-05-12 04:33:47 · 3 answers · asked by coach 1

Do I have to change the stock car speaker if i put a new 12"sub?

2007-05-12 01:02:15 · 4 answers · asked by Mickey 1

i have a jensen 600 watt 4 channell amp and i was wondering if i can bridge it to 1 channel i know i can bridge it to 2 channels, but i wanna hook both sides up

2007-05-11 23:18:13 · 1 answers · asked by anarchy 1

Hey i have a question about hooking up 2 subs to a single amp and i have no clue how. I have 2 of these http://www.jbl.com/car/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=GTO1004D&CheckProduct=Y i want to hook up to one of these amps http://www.jbl.com/car/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=CS300.1&Language=ENG&Country=US&Region=USA&cat=AMP&ser=CSS JBL has 2 diagrams on their site http://www.jbl.com/car/product_support/SubwooferWiring/sub_wiring_diagram.aspx?type=2-4-1 and http://www.jbl.com/car/product_support/SubwooferWiring/sub_wiring_diagram.aspx?type=2-4-4 , and im not sure which one to use

2007-05-11 20:09:33 · 11 answers · asked by pfunk_krow 1

I just installed an aftermarket radio in my 2001 dakota and now I have no sound. The truck has Infinity amp and speakers. Do I have to bypass the amp? And if I have to bypass any tips would be greatly appreciated. Or is there a way to get sound without bypassing amp? Thanks in advanced.

2007-05-11 19:20:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a viper 5000 with lcd remote and i somehow turned it off the blue light is not flashing its just solid blue i saw the installer do it one time whre he turned it off and then on i know the door has to be open but i dont know what to press please help...

2007-05-11 18:28:30 · 3 answers · asked by mimi 1

I doubt that it matters but my vehicle is a '96 Explorer.

2007-05-11 14:45:43 · 9 answers · asked by randyboy 7

I've got a 6 CD changer and need to hook up it's power cords. one needs to have power constantly, the other should only have power when the ignition is on (12 VCD). Anyone ever done this? I got a stock ford head unit. Should the constant power one hook to the battery?

2007-05-11 13:28:57 · 3 answers · asked by k_slic3 1

Does anyone know if the 01 taurus has a stock amp, and if so where it is located .. Also does anyone know how many watts the stock audio unit puts out on an 01 taurus. Thanks in Advance..

2007-05-11 13:20:57 · 2 answers · asked by Arcadius S 1

I know i already asked but I just found out my amp has Smart-Engage turn on, where you dont need a turn-on because the music triggers the amp. However, my manual said they only work if im connection my high-level input to my stereo. If im taping into my rear speakers for line level inputs, does this mean i am using the high-level inputs? THANKS!

2007-05-11 13:09:19 · 1 answers · asked by Tibs99 1

my fuse keeps on blowing and i dont know why??i have a 4gage wire hook up to my capasitor which is hook up to my amp im running two L7's and im using a hifonics amp 2000 watts..i try 3 different fuses and they all blow. i try a 50 amp 60amp and a 80 amp im tire of wasting money. and it blows as soon as i turn on the deck i cant even turn it on or it blows..some one helps please.

2007-05-11 12:12:12 · 3 answers · asked by the slap 2

I need to change the cd player in a Toyota Matrix. Would a cd/tape player from a Toyota Corolla of the same year be a match? I'm having a hard time tracking down a replacement Matrix player (I want one with a tape player).

2007-05-11 10:45:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

A couple days ago I finished installing (2) Infinity Reference 1252w subs to an Infinity Reference 611a mono amp in the trunk of my midsized 4-door sedan.

Go here to see the subs - http://www.crutchfield.com/S-ivQ6rU5NIHA/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=520&tab=essential_info&i=1081252W

Go here to see the amp : http://www.infinitysystems.com/car/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=REF611A&CheckProduct=Y&Language=ENG&Country=US&Region=USA

I have them wired for a 4ohm load using the diagram at - http://www.crutchfield.com/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wiring.html?suboptions=Mono%5F2%2D4ohm%2DDVC&type=mono
But the bass is very weak and distorted. The subs are in a sealed enclosure with 1.25 cu. feet each. Are they wired correctly?

2007-05-11 10:40:34 · 2 answers · asked by zooyorkgear 1

it's 4 d rear

2007-05-11 10:20:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont have any front speakers hooked up, I just have my 2 rear speakers hooked up. When I turn on my cd player I have no sound coming out of my rear speakers. Then I took a little surround sound speaker that I have in my house and connected it to the wires straight from the cdplayer that the front speakers should be hooked up to so I could just see if that would work then either one of both of my rear speakers were working + the little speaker I hooked up, then I turned the cd player off and turned it back on now none of the speakers work. I checked all fuses and wires all were good. anyone know why this is happening.

2007-05-11 08:27:04 · 5 answers · asked by Mike 2

I have a 99 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. It has the factory radio and cd player. Last night it was really humid outside, and my radio/clock display got so dim I couldnt even see the time or the radio stations. Today, it is still horribly dim, so dim it looks like the car isnt even on.

Anyone know why this would happen? Its very annoying.

Thanks.

2007-05-11 06:47:35 · 3 answers · asked by dodgeneonracer95 1

Hi
I have a 2000 neon that I want to replace the sound system on.
Does anyone know how or where I can get FREE info on how to do this?

Thanks
Alfredo

2007-05-11 03:49:56 · 2 answers · asked by A T 1

2007-05-11 03:42:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to add something like the sony deck Sony MEX-BT5000 ... but i wanted to know if the controls on the wheels (skip and volume) will recognize it and can it still paly from the six disc changer from the trunk.

2007-05-10 20:41:38 · 2 answers · asked by LopMenTein 3

5.25 front and back is the info that i'm finding most places but thats what i put in there and i can only use one screw to hold them in because they are too small. anyone know?

2007-05-10 18:16:58 · 3 answers · asked by Robby 1

there is like a button on the bottom back side of the face and i still cant figure out how to remove it if any one has the manual and know how i would 2 know thanx

2007-05-10 17:25:07 · 3 answers · asked by jesus p 2

well i have a 1000 watt sony amp my protection light is on and my power one is off. uhh i triple checked all wiring wiring is fine. i unpugged the battery then after it shut off i put the wire back and the green comes on for a second then u can hear a real light sound from the speaker then it goes to protection mode.. is it fried or wat? real confused....

2007-05-10 15:37:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-05-10 15:06:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous