Electrical

[DStein]

So I thought my stock head unit was biting the dust because my sound would cut out randomly for short periods of time, then work fine for the next hour... I replaced it with an aftermarket from my previous car and thought the issue would be solved for sure.

Every once in awhile the sound will still cut out. Where should I look next? Obviously, all the new wires behind the stereo have been checked and are securely connected because I did it myself.

No big deal, I'm enjoying my sound, but I might as well figure this thing out.

[j2quik]

Sounds like your factory amp is on its way out. I'd make sure the connections at the factory amp are solid. Does the sound cut out after hitting a bump? If one of your speakers is intermittently grounding out, many amps will go into protect mode, not sure if the factory amp has some sort of shut-down feature though. I would still lean towards your factory amp biting the dust.

[DStein]

Sounds like your factory amp is on its way out. I'd make sure the connections at the factory amp are solid. Does the sound cut out after hitting a bump? If one of your speakers is intermittently grounding out, many amps will go into protect mode, not sure if the factory amp has some sort of shut-down feature though. I would still lean towards your factory amp biting the dust.

Hmm, one of the door speakers is a little crackly from time to time. I wonder if the amp is doing some kind of protect thing like you said... I will check the amp wires. (Where is it? LOL). I have heard others talk of this... If not, I might get adventures and take the doors off, and while I'm at it, paint the mirrors.

I just got this car a month ago, so you'll have to forgive my ignorance.:rolleyes

[flyfishvt]

Amp is in the trunk on the drivers side.

[DStein]

Amp is in the trunk on the drivers side.

Thanks mann