At first, I thought that the radio station had a problem. Most car stereos can play AM/FM radio, audio … 2002 Chevy Tahoe LS 4x4. Car stereo … 1 Posts . Discussion Starter • #1 • 1 d ago. If you have no audio, you need to connect the "Blue" Amplifier trigger from the aftermarket stereo to the "Blue" wire of the aftermarket wire harness. Mark helpful. i recently installed an aftermarket stereo in my 1999 dodge neon . Discussion Starter • #1 • Aug 22, 2009. In general you should only have to hook up(wire connections) the aftermarket radio to the Axxess harness and then just connect the Axxess harness to the factory radio wiring harness(plug in). i have a 2006 saturn ion 2.4L and i got the radio hooked up with power and everything but no sound comes out. I have power to my stereo unit but no sound. I checked fuse #3 (sub woofer system) & fuse #14 (radio). For posterity: The picture certainly helped out, plus PW is the electrical genius here! Life just got easier for aftermarket radio installers, and better for their customers. I'd have to look at the wiring diagram. Yesterday I decided to finally get a stereo along with 4 new speakers and subwoofers. 3. Often times it is easier getting an OEM radio from a salvage yard, but that is up to you. My factory radio got cut out at the - Answered by a verified Chevy Mechanic Plug the original radio in. However, there may be audio level problems when using an aftermarket stereo … Also, the stereo powers on just fine but only when 'switched'. RadioPRO Advanced is the next generation of radio installation adapters. In this article well explain the different types of harnesses and adapters and how theyre helpful when installing your new car stereo. My radio has no sound but Satelite works. This car has the Boston Acoustics + amp in the back but using a Axxess Nav 6502 adaptor i just wired the new stereo direct to the speaker wires on the original plug that was plugged into the original stereo. It's not supposed to do that, right? So, I switched stations. But if it quit working again that the Amp would need to be replaced. In my 04 Titan, I am installing an aftermarket radio. and i get no sound.the stereo turns on and im able to play a station or a cd but no sound . Hi all, A while ago I posted about some issues I had with a battery drain issue. Many factory audio systems have an amplifier seperate from the stereo. I see power wires, but nothing plugged into the stereo's audio output socket. Aftermarket car audio systems can provide better sound quality Even if the sound quality doesn’t seem weak, it doesn’t mean you can’t get a better system. Hey guys, I am doing my first stereo install and running into an issue with the head unit. I have a 2003 3.5SE with a stock radio. You're talking about the "consumer switched off" circuit which supplies power to things like power seats and mirrors for a limited time after the key is removed. When buying an aftermarket car stereo, you need to think about the various audio sources it can work with. That means the dealer's scan tools (and our own VCDS system) can talk to the radio. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I installed a new head unit using the metra 70-1786 and I have it powered on but no sound. I complained to Bergeville stating that they needed to make this more clear but I think it fell on deaf ears. The head unit is a Kenwood KDC-152. 20 Report; GuruG2N19 answered 4 months ago Has a bad solder joint on the processor. ... 12 tips for getting the best sound quality in your car. If your stereo does not turn on at all, it could be because of a blown fuse. At the time, my ignition switch was giving me issues and my radio wasn't working properly. ===> Click HERE to register for the Annual Spring LxFestival, DVMMC - Delaware Valley Modern Mopar Club, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: VENDOR PERFORMANCE REVIEWS, General LX Discussion (1st Gen - 2005 to 2010), General LX Discussion (2nd Gen - 2011 to 2014), Charger Discussion (1st Gen - 2006 to 2010), Charger Discussion (2nd Gen - 2011 to 2014), 300 General Discussion (1st Gen - 2005 to 2010), 300 General Discussion (2nd Gen - 2011 to 2014), 300 General Discussion (3rd Gen - 2015 + ), The Detroit Report (ok...Asia and Europe too), Lx Forums | Dodge Charger Challenger Magnum | SRT Hellcat | SRT8 | Chrysler 300 Forum, If this is your first visit, be sure to I'd almost rather just sell the car. Help - no sound with aftermarket radio install! I purchased the GM adapter and spliced everything using 18 AWG butt connectors. I assume the factory amp may have gone bad, which is why I have no sound from both the stock and aftermarket head unit. Well I didn't change any wiring other than use the harness adapter from Bergville. Flex the antenna connector to see if it will produce sound. 74 Posts . That's not right. They said they got it to work. I am wondering if I have a factory amplifier in my 1998 K1500 SLT? ...I was surprised that the radio turned on instantly....without even having the key in the ignition. PAC now introduces RadioPRO Advanced. An android car stereo is an excellent way to bring your favorite beats audio books radio stations and podcasts with you on the go. I'm very happy with how clean and OEM it looks. I feel like both are an ignition switch issue. Experience: Cert. Both times the radio turned on with the car off. This morning, my radio lit up, but no sound. You can test them for continuity using a multi-meter.In some models there is another fuse located on the back of the stereo head unit. 31 Posts . Hey All, Just installed a new JVC stereo as the original sat/nav/stereor wasnt working. I've also noticed that the interior door lights remain on when I'm driving the car. Check the stereo fuses in the fuse box under the driver's side dash. Just installed aftermarket radio - No sound? My car is a 2000 Chevy Tahoe. The standard Wrangler system is an 8-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 receiver that includes an aux input and SiriusXM connectivity. Aftermarket. These new and improved aftermarket radio adapters are loaded with new features, so you can upgrade a vehicle’s radio without losing factory features. This way, the deck signal output is low level (RCA), and not high level (reg spkr wires). Since the default volume is 0 every time the key is on. As far as an aftermarket, the wiring will require modifications unless you can get an adapter type plug to go from your vehicle to the radio you select. 2. Discussion Starter • #1 • 14 d ago. To start viewing messages, select the … I went through this. But the bigger problem is that I have no sound and I have an ABS light on, brake light and a few others on. Still no sound. Most aftermarket car stereo receivers should have Bluetooth support, so you shouldn’t have to look hard to find one. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Whether you have the 490 option listed or not if you have the Bose system you need the 490 adapter harness. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jun 22, 2019. No sound from the CD player, either. I tried this a few years back except I had a pro do it and it came down to my amp being the issue, so I was told. I think I understand what happened. After connecting the radio to test it, I have no sound on either tuner or CD. Nothing transforms your car audio system as dramatically as the better sound and technology of a new car stereo. Installed an aftermarket stereo. Either something with the ignition switch, or the constant and switched power wires aren't correct at the stereo. So turn the volume up on the original radio. Re: No sound from Aftermarket Radio Jul 17 2014, 1:33am Try switching the harness connection on the interface module for the speakers you should be in the (Non Bose) on the in and out of the module. Yesterday, my speakers worked fine. Test whatever source component (s) you are using (e.g., CD player, DVD/Blu-ray, turntable, etc.) The thought of getting back under there to fix it....ugh. the radio in my grilfriends car didnt work..it had power but no sound. Good catch. With everything on, unplug the original radio and plug in the aftermarket. Check the source component (s). Sometimes the rears are switchable for rear OR subwoofer output. I got the correct adapter cables and soldered all of the wires with shrink wrap to prevent any shorting. To remove the stereo, you'll need to first remove the screws under the center console. If you did not connect the switched power up correctly the amp will not turn on so no sound. My problem is no sound coming from any speaker. After getting the correct harness, I finally got the new radio installed. Pull up the cup holders and remove the screws at the bottom of each cu… hello everyone! Help - no sound with aftermarket radio install! I have no idea if the stock stereo uses this. Check to see if your amp is getting the switched signal power it needs to turn on. The "Aftermarket Radio Problem" Background: Somewhere between 1997 and 1998, VW and Audi started using diagnostics-capable radios in most of their models. 986 Forum - for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners, https://www.bergvillfx.com/index.php/products/car-audio/wiring-harnesses/iso-harness-porsche-996-boxster-bose.html, http://www.bergvillfx.com/files/Continental_installationmanual.pdf, https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/896189-installing-the-continental-tr7412ub-or-radio-6.html. I ran the ignition wire(red) from the harness to the radio fuse and also tried the windshield wiper fuse. i thought if i replaced it it would spring to life. Harsh. These car audio tips can help improve sound quality in your vehicle, whether you're listening on a factory system or a multi-channel amplified setup. The HU powers on but I get no sound coming through the speakers. I called the tadio's tech support. 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