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Static like problem through amp
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Author:  Jim_R [ Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Static like problem through amp
Here's a puzzler: A couple years ago I added a Clarion 480M amp, a set of speakers and a bridged subwoofer to the stock stereo in my 200H. I have a switch on the amplifier remote turn on wire, so I can otpionally run the stereo without the amp, third set of speakers and sub. Lately I have been having an intermittent problem where the sound through the amp to third set of speakers and sub will sound garbled like a distant radio station fading out of range. This can happen when engine is running or not. I assume it's not the head unit, as I can hit the switch off and have clear sound through the stock speakers. I have yet to seriously troubleshoot the issue, but I'm thinking either the switch is going bad, or a bad connection to the amp, or the amp itself. I suppose it could also be an issue with the head units line level outputs as well. Any thoughts?
Author:  aguyindallas [ Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Static like problem through amp
Double check your ground connections. Also, it's helpful if your head unit ground and amp ground are connected to the same ground.
Author:  Jim_R [ Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Static like problem through amp
Yup, turned out to be a ground wire crimp connector that had loosened up. Replaced it, tightened everything up and the problem went away. Couldn't resist messing with gain controls while I was in there. Probably not a good idea.
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