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Car Stereos and Speakers
Car stereos and speakers are audio and video system designed for automobiles. They are commonly composed of two speakers and a stereo system but are also expandable depending on the user’s preference or needs.
3,598 Questions
How do you reset the security code on a stock stereo?
You have to know the model and year. There are ways. Research the internet and you will find.
How do you install an amp into a 96 dodge neon?
You have to connect a power cable from the battery, and run it through the fire wall, to the amp. The most common places to put the amp, are under the front passenger seat, or mount it to the trunk side of the rear seat (so it can be accessed by pulling down the back seat. There is NO nead to connect the NEG side of the amp to the battery NEG post (infact that would be a BAD idea). Find a bolt near your placement of the amp, and run a thick cable from the amp NEG to this bolt. A good place under the seat is the bolts that mount the seats to the car, they are bolted to the frame and not the body so you will get a good ground. With the POS and NEG cables from the amp, its best to use thicker wires, because using speaker wire can cause the POS cable to over heat and catch fire. The third and final power wire to your amp is commonly called the REMOTE wire, and should be connected to the "remote antenna" wire that is in the wire harness on all newer after-market stereo decks. If you are connecting an amp to the STOCK stereo deck, than you will have to run a wire from the POS of the battery (or amp) and connect it to the REMOTE terminal. Make sure to put a switch on this wire, because the REMOTE terminal is the ON/OFF switch for the amp. The "remote antenna" will cause the amp to turn on/off with your stereo, and the switch will allow you to turn it on and off yourself. If you do connect a wire from the POS to the REMOTE terminals you will NEED the switch, because without one the amp will ALWAYS be on and will kill your battery in about an hour. Then you have to connect your audio in/out most newer amps use RCA cables for the input, and standard speaker wire for the output. If you use the stock stereo, you will have to adapt the speaker wires to RCA cables to use the amp. If you use an after market deck, there will be a spot to connect RCA cables to the back of the deck. Some have 2 (or more) places to connect RCA cables on the back of the new stereo deck. If you want to add bass to your car then you wanna connect to the "sub" outlet, and if you want to boost the full range (highs & lows) then connect to the "rear out" outlet. From here you are left with the speaker wires, which should be self explanitory, just POS amp to POS speaker, and NEG amp to NEG speaker. Connecting the speaker wires wrong (POS amp to NEG speaker) can cause the speaker to work harder than needed, and will ultimately cause the speaker to wear out sooner (also called "blowing" or "blown").
Can you wire a 2 channel amp to a dvc sub using one channel per coil?
if the sub can handle it yes....say if u have a 2000 watt amp 2 channel and u have a 2000 watt DVC sub then it will work but wouldn't advise doing that for great sound qulity
How can you get out CDs that are stuck in your CD player?
1. (Recommended) Most CD players have a very tiny hole in the front plate. You may need to get on eye-level with the CD player to see the hole, or rub your finger gently across the front of the player until you can find it. Then, use a straightened paper clip to push (gently!) into that hole to release and open the CD player's drawer.
2. (Possible) I used the blade end of a plastic knife to unjam the CD and then it ejected.
If the door opens but the CD is stuck in the tray:
Try to pry it out with another CD. - it worked for me.
Does a CD have to have more power from the amp to make the sub work?
Ok so u do have a cd player yes ur cd player needs to hook up an amplifier to play ur sub woofers the cd it self doesn't have enough power to play the subs
How do you replace the speakers in the door of a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?
Right below the arm where you open the door there is a cover about two inches long that needs to be popped out and under it are two screws. Believe it or not its that simple and just easily pry away at the corners and replace your 4x6 speakers
There is a screw behind the reflector in the front doors that need to be takin out also
How do you diagnose a rear speaker problem on a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix?
well, maybe you're having the same problem I'm having. sometimes the rear speaker's volume will cut out, and sometimes it'll come back on. seems random.
my brother suggested checking the connections to the back speakers for rust, or to see if they're loose. i haven't done this yet, but if i do and i can fix the problem, I'll reply back.
What is the wiring diagram for the stereo or radio of a 1997 Mazda Protege?
I found the pinout at http://www.installdr.com to be extremely helpful.
The wire coloring (wiring diagram) for my 1997 Mazda Protege LX was as follows:
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue/Red
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Pink/Black
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black/Yellow
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue/Orange
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Violet/White
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Red
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow/Red
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Green/Black
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Green/Orange
Are bigger subwoofer boxes better?
yes and no. it depends on the size of the speaker and where the speaker will be located to perform. For instance, if a 15" speaker is placed in a trunk with very little space, a smaller box would be ideal not only because of trunk space, but the sound will have more space to travel, rather than it reverberate quickly back to its starting point. But a pro of a bigger subwoofer enclosure is that the more box you have, the more it can be ported. With a bigger ported box, the subwoofer can perform closer to its RMS.
What size amp is good for 15 inch solo baric l7?
I had four fifteens l7 kickers in a expedition bannnnngingg off the hindges with 2 matts audio amps it hit so crazy that you would want to throw up with four pops 6by9s with a alpine 1000 4ch amp screamin clear as day
Do you need to hook up the remote wire on your car amp?
Yes a remote wire is necessary. You must wire the remote wire from the amp to and ignition source of power (a component which turns on when the ignition in the car is engaged.) i.e. the radio. The remote wire signals for the amp to power on.
everyone should have a manual for their vehicle, and the library should have a professional shop manual available in the reference section for FREE to make copies of...read up and fix like a pro!! :) Dave
there should be a "balance" and "fader" feature on your stereo. check the manual as to how to adjust these. the "balance" feature adjusts left to right. make sure that it is set to 0, then the left and right will be even.
You might also have some loose connections.
What are jvc car stereo wire colors?
blue/white-remote yellow-battery red-accessory black-ground wh/blk-Lfrt gry/blk-Rfrt grn/blk-Lrear prp/blk-Rrear
What door speakers fit a 97 Jaguar XJ6?
Local stores say 5 1/4, online configurations say 6 1/2. These are shallow depth, around 2 inches max. What make and model sounds the best? Not some cheap $80 a pair setup.
What does illumination wire mean on car stereo?
The illumination wire on a car stereo is meant for the brightness on the display. It is used to adjust the brightness of the display for seeing it during night hours.
What is the speaker size for the front an rear door speakers in my 2003 dodge ram 2500?
go to crutchfield.com and go to outfit my car and it will tell you everything you need to know. youcan also buy speakers and they will send you every thing you need.
IT IS AN ANTI THEFT RADIO ! YOU MUST RESET THE CODE (usually 4 numbers ) IF IT NOT IN YOUR OWNER MANUAL YOU WILL HAVE TO CALL DEALER W/ VIN # TO GET IT !! KM Any time power is taken from radio it must be reset >>>>
Yes it is i have just replaced my one with the p4100u all working well.
