Got a Problem with a new stereo

[FuelSlut]

Ok I got a new stereo for the 04 cobra. Its an original unit out of a wrecked Ford so all the hook ups are the same except this unit has sattelite and GPS and I like the way it looks better than the 04. So my problem is I hooked everything up and I test it by playing a cd and there is no bass at all or treble it sounds very bland. The GPS and evertyhing works fine just it seems that this head unit is not using the 2 amps in the back.

Does anyone know how to fix this? And why this is? Is it that the stock unit is rated for 460 watts and this one is not if so how do I fix this? Thanks

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[raresvt]

call accutek electronics and ask for alex he'll get you goin

 

[FuelSlut]

call accutek electronics and ask for alex he'll get you goin

Thanks Erick. Hey can you give me their # I forgot about them, and they did a great job on your car so I will call em and see what they say.

 

[rdsnake]

PM cliff Flying high again...I believe they switched the harness from 03-04

 

[Flyn]

If I remember right, there are two separate plugs that have to be connected. One for the power/ground and front speakers and one that goes to the rear amps. If your head unit has both plugs and it's still not working, it may not be set up to work with the stupid Mach system amps. Maybe it doesn't have a remote turn on wire or something.

Do a search and check out my previous posts on the topic if you want more info. I don't remember exactly what I posted at the time.

 

[raresvt]

769-3830 ask for alex

 

[FuelSlut]

If I remember right, there are two separate plugs that have to be connected. One for the power/ground and front speakers and one that goes to the rear amps. If your head unit has both plugs and it's still not working, it may not be set up to work with the stupid Mach system amps. Maybe it doesn't have a remote turn on wire or something.

Do a search and check out my previous posts on the topic if you want more info. I don't remember exactly what I posted at the time.

Yes it does have the 2 plugs in the back. Ok so did you do this to your car? And did you get it to work?

 

[Flyn]

Yes it does have the 2 plugs in the back. Ok so did you do this to your car? And did you get it to work?

I switched to an aftermarket head unit and wanted to tie it into the Mach 460 speakers for the time being. I ended up using adapters sold by Crutchfield to get the back amps to work. Here's the thread. http://www.chicagosvt.com/forums/showthread.php3?t=14605&highlight=mach+460+adapter

One thing you could look at is if each of the plugs has the same amount and placement of wires as its mate. If you are missing a matching wire, that might be the problem.

 

[FuelSlut]

I switched to an aftermarket head unit and wanted to tie it into the Mach 460 speakers for the time being. I ended up using adapters sold by Crutchfield to get the back amps to work. Here's the thread. http://www.chicagosvt.com/forums/showthread.php3?t=14605&highlight=mach+460+adapter

One thing you could look at is if each of the plugs has the same amount and placement of wires as its mate. If you are missing a matching wire, that might be the problem.

yea its exactly the same amound of wires on both head units. Im deifinetly gonna give the adapters a try. Where do I buy them and how much? And thanks for the info I appreciate it.

 

[Flyn]

yea its exactly the same amound of wires on both head units. Im deifinetly gonna give the adapters a try. Where do I buy them and how much? And thanks for the info I appreciate it.

I don't know enough about your head unit to guess if the adapters will help. If you want to try them, Audio Outfitters has them for around $14. Here's the 04 adapters. http://www.audiooutfitter.com/70-5521/metra/p104683.html

 

[FuelSlut]

I don't know enough about your head unit to guess if the adapters will help. If you want to try them, Audio Outfitters has them for around $14. Here's the 04 adapters. http://www.audiooutfitter.com/70-5521/metra/p104683.html

Well thanks I will give them a try. Its only $14 its not that big of a hit. If not Ill just install it in my daily driver that has no amps. Thanks again for the info.