HELP!! Maaco killed my system!!
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HELP!! Maaco killed my system!!
Ok here goes...after having my car a month (don't ask) I finally get it back from Maaco, put the faceplate back into my headunit, it powers up as does my EQ, but no sound at all....i don't think they actually touched the system but i don't understand what is wrong. Here are the specifics...Pioneer headunit (older tapedeck) getting power...Sony MKII 9 channel EQ (powers up) TWO AMPS... my four channel's power light comes on (Altec Lansing) but my bridged two-channel amp (US Acoustics) power and protection leds are not lit. The system is getting power and is properly grounded but my speakers don't seem to be getting any signal...all the connections seem tight and correct. Any ideas on where the problem lies...Please help guys. not having a radio sucks...
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86 Camaro
LG4, Tuned Q-Jet
Edlebrock Performer Intake, Edlebrock Open Element,High Flow Cat,Dynomax Catback,B&M Megashifter, 180* TSAT, 3.42s, 800 Watt System, !EGR
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86 Camaro
LG4, Tuned Q-Jet
Edlebrock Performer Intake, Edlebrock Open Element,High Flow Cat,Dynomax Catback,B&M Megashifter, 180* TSAT, 3.42s, 800 Watt System, !EGR
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c'mon guys i really need your help..
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86 Camaro
LG4, Tuned Q-Jet
Edlebrock Performer Intake, Edlebrock Open Element,High Flow Cat,Dynomax Catback,B&M Megashifter, 180* TSAT, 3.42s, 800 Watt System, !EGR
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well.. I know it sounds redundant but check over ALL the connections. The RCA's(out of head and EQ),EQ to Cross over, Cross over to amp, the amp to speaker. Something has to be wrong there.
You said that only 1 of your amps is powering up?... Find out it's not and you probly find your problem with no sound.
You said that only 1 of your amps is powering up?... Find out it's not and you probly find your problem with no sound.
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Did you check the fuses in the USA amp?
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where are they? there are no external fuses in the amp..
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86 Camaro
LG4, Tuned Q-Jet
Edlebrock Performer Intake, Edlebrock Open Element,High Flow Cat,Dynomax Catback,B&M Megashifter, 180* TSAT, 3.42s, 800 Watt System, !EGR
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Well, if they had the car for a whole month, I can tell you for sure that one of two things happened:
1. They disconnected the battery at some point.
2. They didn't disconnect the battery, it went dead, and they jump-started the car or used a battery charger.
I'm not sure why, but sometimes people blow radio and amp fuses when they're jump starting cars...it's never happened to me but I've seen it many times. Or, if they did disconnect the battery, maybe they bumped around into the amp wires under the hood and set them loose.
In either case, check the wiring connections, and fuse, under the hood.
You'll probably end up needing a test light or meter, to check everything out the right way.
1. They disconnected the battery at some point.
2. They didn't disconnect the battery, it went dead, and they jump-started the car or used a battery charger.
I'm not sure why, but sometimes people blow radio and amp fuses when they're jump starting cars...it's never happened to me but I've seen it many times. Or, if they did disconnect the battery, maybe they bumped around into the amp wires under the hood and set them loose.
In either case, check the wiring connections, and fuse, under the hood.
You'll probably end up needing a test light or meter, to check everything out the right way.
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well if i blew a fuse...would any of my system comonents be working? Because only my 2-channel amp isn't functioning. Anyone familier with USAcoustics amps. I have the 2100.
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86 Camaro
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Edlebrock Performer Intake, Edlebrock Open Element,High Flow Cat,Dynomax Catback,B&M Megashifter, 180* TSAT, 3.42s, 800 Watt System, !EGR
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86 Camaro
LG4, Tuned Q-Jet
Edlebrock Performer Intake, Edlebrock Open Element,High Flow Cat,Dynomax Catback,B&M Megashifter, 180* TSAT, 3.42s, 800 Watt System, !EGR
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Car: 92 RS - Fully Restored w/Custom Int
Engine: LO3 with some mods
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond
If your head unit, EQ and one amp comes on then the problem is probably not the fuses.
First make sure your volume/fader output is set good, then check your RCA connections. Does your EQ have a visual output meter? Last, check the connections to the speakers.
Check the fuses and wiring on the amp that is not working. For what its worth, I had a similar problem that turned out being a shorted blue wire running to my amps....caused my whole system to go silent. Hope this helps
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Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi
First make sure your volume/fader output is set good, then check your RCA connections. Does your EQ have a visual output meter? Last, check the connections to the speakers.
Check the fuses and wiring on the amp that is not working. For what its worth, I had a similar problem that turned out being a shorted blue wire running to my amps....caused my whole system to go silent. Hope this helps
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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi
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hey guys
thanks for the responses, it turns out that the problem was that the power wire was disconnected from the battery. I just hooked it back up and was good to go. I should've looked for that first.
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86 Camaro
LG4, Tuned Q-Jet
Edlebrock Performer Intake, Edlebrock Open Element,High Flow Cat,Dynomax Catback,B&M Megashifter, 180* TSAT, 3.42s, 800 Watt System, !EGR
thanks for the responses, it turns out that the problem was that the power wire was disconnected from the battery. I just hooked it back up and was good to go. I should've looked for that first.
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86 Camaro
LG4, Tuned Q-Jet
Edlebrock Performer Intake, Edlebrock Open Element,High Flow Cat,Dynomax Catback,B&M Megashifter, 180* TSAT, 3.42s, 800 Watt System, !EGR
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