Anyone know about sound systems?

[graphikg04]

I am not really into to sound that much, but I bought my car and it came with a sound system already. It has 2 amps and 2 subs and all that. But one day I was driving a little hard and my system suddenly turned off while I was driving. I dont know what happened. Then while I was messing with it, I figured out that the deck worked, but no sound was coming out, and no music, NO SOUND AT ALL! Then I saw a diconected wire, and I connected it. That was for the subs, so only bass sound was coming out, JUST BASS but no sound out of the speakers. So I didnt use the stereo at all because I didnt want to here all out bass. Then a few days passed and not even my deck turned on. So I have no music at all, and my deck doesnt turn on. I dont know what happened. So if anyone knows about systems, if they can help me out. Or if anyone lives near me, (Pasadena Ca.) we can prolly meet and you can help me personally. Thanks

graphikG

[GodDrivesA240sx]

I am not really into to sound that much, but I bought my car and it came with a sound system already. It has 2 amps and 2 subs and all that. But one day I was driving a little hard and my system suddenly turned off while I was driving. I dont know what happened. Then while I was messing with it, I figured out that the deck worked, but no sound was coming out, and no music, NO SOUND AT ALL! Then I saw a diconected wire, and I connected it. That was for the subs, so only bass sound was coming out, JUST BASS but no sound out of the speakers. So I didnt use the stereo at all because I didnt want to here all out bass. Then a few days passed and not even my deck turned on. So I have no music at all, and my deck doesnt turn on. I dont know what happened. So if anyone knows about systems, if they can help me out. Or if anyone lives near me, (Pasadena Ca.) we can prolly meet and you can help me personally. Thanks

graphikG

Who put it in for you? Sounds like a lot/one of your wires/cables came loose.

[KFL]

I would check all the fuses. Amp fuse, amp wiring fuse,headunit fuse etc.. Sometimes the fuse blows do to a short to prevent overload.If not then it could just be a bad headunit wiring harness possibly lose/faulty wiring.

[Anand]

I think it is the wiering... have someone look at it... don't take it into a shop.. they will charge you.. If you have afriend who knows a little...have them look at it and if they can't figure it oit then take it a shop.... I see you live in Pasadena CA.... I live in Anaheim.. If you want to come down to Anaheim.. I can take a look at it for you.. I installed my whole system myself...

[HowdeeHo]

1st check fuses, then check the wires going to the speakers, I had a pioneer head unit stop working when a speaker blew out. so it could be that.

[graphikg04]

Well, my cousin checked the fuses. And he said they were ok. And the guy wired and installed everything, all messed up, and it is hard to get to the wires and all that. So, I really dont want to mess with it. But Black240, it will be nice if you can take a look at whats going on, but I have to ask my dad if I can drive over there. And thanks for offering your help. Maybe we can speak more about this issue. I have AIM and ICQ, and I go by graphikg04 on both. ICQ # is 122560372. Reach me if you can. PEACE

graphikG

[bp2ooo]

Since there are 2 amps, are the interior speakers off an amp? maybe the rca cables came out, if the said wires were just hanging. I would say definatly have someone redo your wiring, if going around a turn quick made it come lose, probably was done very poorley.

[astron]

if you want a weekend project, redo your wiring yourself. It's not too difficult. The two amps might complicate things though. Find out some info on the amps, ie what wattage they use, and buy a wiring kit for those from walmart, run the wiring, use good crimp connectors with heat shrink on them. I ran my power wires under the car, and ran the rca and turn on lead under the console, with a bit of conduit when they exit, then under the back seat and to the amps (amps are on the small area under the back speakers) you can do a pretty professional job with a bit of time and some wire ties ast

[slammedride]

Try checking the remote turn on lead. If this wire shorts to ground, the source unit will appear to function as normal, but no sound will be emmited. Try that

[bruinbear714]

Try checking the remote turn on lead. If this wire shorts to ground, the source unit will appear to function as normal, but no sound will be emmited. Try that

That's what I was going to recommend!

If you don't have access to your remote turn on lead, just look at the led on your amps and see if there's any response when you turn on the headunit.

[C-Kwik]

Since you're in socal, you could go to a meet that will be held on 1/11/03 at Cartune. I'm sure plenty of 240 owners could help you with that. Here's the shop info:

Cartune Motorsports201 N. Puente Ave. City of Industry, CA 91746(Near the intersection of Puente Ave. and Valley Blvd.)

[graphikg04]

Dayamn, thanks a lot C-kwik. I would love to be there next weekend. I have been wanting to go to a meet because I couldnt have the chance before. But I just need to know at what time it starts, and when people will start coming in. Thanks a lot man. I guess I will see you there too. You should also come black 240. But it might be quite a drive. PEACE

graphikG

[C-Kwik]

Go to the bottom of this page for detaiuls about the meet.

http://www.socal240sx.org/convention/video.html

[Kris]

Hell, I live in Montebello.

Hey about your 240SX. I know of a place you can go to get the wiring fixed on it. They do good work, and if we can schedule it, you'll get a good deal (put it this way, they rewired my friends maxima *all of the dash and audio* for like $60-75)

It is however in the Valley. So let me know. There's also a place across the street from PCC. They have pretty good deal in equipment, but I'm not sure on the labor. they offered me a Kenwood MP3 Head Unit and 4 Inifinity Kappa 6" installed for $550. That was before Christmas, so I dunno if the offer still stands. But Let me know.

OH! One more thing, anyone who needs work done to their suspension, give me a shout. I have a buddy in the Valley. Quality work, and parts. If he can find you an inexpensive alternative for the same quality part, he'll let you know and go over it with you.

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[bruinbear714]

Hell, I live in Montebello.

Hey about your 240SX. I know of a place you can go to get the wiring fixed on it. They do good work, and if we can schedule it, you'll get a good deal (put it this way, they rewired my friends maxima *all of the dash and audio* for like $60-75)

It is however in the Valley. So let me know. There's also a place across the street from PCC. They have pretty good deal in equipment, but I'm not sure on the labor. they offered me a Kenwood MP3 Head Unit and 4 Inifinity Kappa 6" installed for $550. That was before Christmas, so I dunno if the offer still stands. But Let me know.

OH! One more thing, anyone who needs work done to their suspension, give me a shout. I have a buddy in the Valley. Quality work, and parts. If he can find you an inexpensive alternative for the same quality part, he'll let you know and go over it with you.

* [email protected] *

Those prices sound about right... the area I live in is swamped with car audio stores and will do bend over for your business. I just like to do everything myself because

1) it saves labor costs2) you know it's done right3) you learn and get experience4) you get more respect from people

Many of the shops around my area employ high school kids to do the so called "professional install". They get paid close to minimum wage, and people give their car to these guys to work on? No thanks.

[Anand]

Those prices sound about right... the area I live in is swamped with car audio stores and will do bend over for your business. I just like to do everything myself because

1) it saves labor costs2) you know it's done right3) you learn and get experience4) you get more respect from people

Many of the shops around my area employ high school kids to do the so called "professional install". They get paid close to minimum wage, and people give their car to these guys to work on? No thanks.

Ditto... I try to do all the work myself as well... and If I don't know it then I tey to ask people if they can help me out... and in turn I will help someone else learn.. that's how it goes between me and my friends

[graphikg04]

Well, I would LOVE to do all the work myself. But I am one of those guys that never had a chance to learn about those things. But I would love to have a friend to hang around with while he teaches or shows me how to fix, install, and repair things. Especially because I want to get an LSD very very soon. Once I get it, I wont want to pay a shop to install it. I would like to do it (if I knew how). Thats why I need someone or some people to hang out with so I can learn. But I guess I have to go to mor emeets to find a friend like that. PEACE graphikG

[Anand]

I am going to be installing dual electric fans in about coupleof weeks with BruinBear's help.... I'm sure he won't mind if you come down and watch and learn... I still have to go get the fans and then wait till he's back in town...e-mail me and let me know...

[Kris]

I'd really like to do it myself, but

1. I'm a moron2. I've electrocuted myself by sticking things in a wall socket *see reason number 1*3. Reference to No. 14. I don't have the time.

I work in the Real Estate business, and my job keeps me on the go constantly. I just got my car like 5 days ago, and already have 957 miles on it. So trying to figure out the wiring wouldn't be cost effective.