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new stereo - 10/11/2007 10:51:16 AM   
kimluce

 

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Hi,

I got a new stereo in my 9-3 arc.
It is great-great sound.

except... so many problems.
Maybe it's the stereo installer- maybe it's the saab.
New head unit, speakers and amp. There is a hissing noise. There is a whining through the audio system when i accelerate. I lost my parking assistance and blinker sound- he says they went with the stock radio. And the beep when my top is finished moving? Gone.
i am sad.
Help?
Comments?
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RE: new stereo - 10/12/2007 7:20:32 AM   
JasonMully

 

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Amps have a noise filter in them that blocks out the alternator whine. The kicker amps do not. You can purchase a filter just for that purpose at any car audio specialty store. I have also used a bigger cable for the ground wire for the amp. Going from 8 to 4 Gage will make a noticeable improvement.

For the parking assistance I am guessing something got unhooked but not sure.  I can not see the radio controlling the sensors for the parking assistance. The blinking sound does come from my speakers in my 06 so I am guessing it does have something to do with the radio.


Jason

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RE: new stereo - 12/13/2007 8:55:52 PM   
Silverbullet92

 

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Depending on the new deck, some pioneer decks use the antenna line as a 2nd ground. So you can use that line as a ground. The radio is grounded throught the same line as the alternator. As for the amp there could be a grounding issue between the pre outs (rca's) on the back of the deck. Another thing is to scrap a little paint from where you grounded the amp to increase better conductivity. 

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RE: new stereo - 1/24/2008 7:40:15 PM   
hawaiisaab93

 

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im getting a headunit put in my car on the 4th of february I hope nothing happens to my car...they told me they are going to have to do alot of stuff to my car to get the headunit to work

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RE: new stereo - 2/21/2008 1:46:57 PM   
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Sounds like a bad ground or termination somewhere. The should be able to fix that.

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RE: new stereo - 4/5/2008 8:01:42 PM   
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update! they did something wrong then! i have a headunit installed and a amp/sub box and nothing is wrong with my car.r.sound wise or anything

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