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Location: Marlton, NJ | You guys seem to know something about everything, so here goes:
I'm replacing the head unit in my '06 Grand Caravan. The purpose is a) the original one sucks, b) complete iPod integration. I purchased a SONY from Crutchfields - it came with detailed instructions, wiring harnesses, etc.
The physical install went without a hitch - turned it on... the little radio signal level meter is doing it's thing - but no sound at all.
Thus begins my journey.
It's too convoluted to explain everything I did so far - the end result is that there is an infinity amplifier in the rear near one of the speakers that apparently can't be triggered by a replacement head unit. The options are to a) bypass said amp and wire straight to the speakers or b) replace the amp.
What I would like to know from the collective wisdom and experience of the group - is it true that the amp cannot be used and if it's not true - how do I do it?
I've spoken to many so-called experts and went on Dodge forums and so on and received many different useless answers.
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Location: SoCal | Give Fred a call. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | In my experience, Crutchfield has a solid support staff. Have you called them and asked a tech? That would be my first step. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Wease - I've spent literally hours on the phone with them. They are very knowledgable and helpful and finally led me to where I am now. They are only as good as the info they have at hand. They were convinced that the system was set up one way and had me searching for a connector that wasn't there. They finally sent me in a different direction - bypass the amp or replace it. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Yikes. Hours, eh? Been there several times (although not with Crutchfield) and hated it every time. And I would certainly agree that they're only as good as the info in front of them. Wish I could help - I used to install units, amps, equalizers, speakers, etc. for friends when I was younger but it sounds like you're already beyond what I could help you with. Hope it works out for you, Mike. |
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Location: SoCal | Call Fred.... |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Mike,
I ran into a similar situation on an install I did on an Aerostar van. Same deal with Crutchfield. I'd bet that the connector is there, but it is buried deep. I eventually found it and put the prescribed relay into the loop and all went well.
(Am I helping now?)
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Location: Reno, NV | So, is the problem with the factory amp turing on? or is it a problem with the audio signal getting to the amp? |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | We had an audio problem in one of our cars a while ago. Got a new car and it cleared right up. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | :D :D |
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Location: big island | Originally posted by Mauvais Beal:
We had an audio problem in one of our cars a while ago. Got a new car and it cleared right up. that's easy for you to say. ;) |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | it was the only solution, I don't understand those wires and all that. |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | When in doubt, change it out :D |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Mike - were you able to get in touch with Fred? |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Wease - not yet. I wasn't able to work on it yesterday and probably won't be able to until the weekend. I'll get in touch when I can work on it again.
Mauvais - a new car would definitely be my first choice. As you may have noticed - this is a minivan we're talking about in the first place. Can you put wheels on a 47RI? I'll be driving this one for a couple of more years and spending alot of time in it so I may as well make it as pleasant as possible.
Yak - the problem is with the amp turning on. |
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Way OT... but I'm desperate.