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Does anyone have a wiring diagram for an 04 Dodge Stratus RT 7 speaker Infinity system? Want to replace with aftermarket.

chefr3000 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:26:31 GMT

I am replacing my audio system in my 04 Stratus RT with an aftermarket stereo. I need a wiring diagram specific for this model. It has the 7 speaker Infinity System. I can't seem to identify the wire coding? Can anyone please guide me?

Help!. Seeking mid-1970's Alpine car stereo units/parts. Model 1735 specifically. Any help is appreciated.

porschefreak1 — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:28:44 GMT

Who sells Alpine car stereo units from 1977. I need knobs for an Alpine 1735 Am/FM/Cassett in dash.

CARTEL1 instalation help

yitzi — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:00:57 GMT

I saw this bluetooth car phone in a limo, and i loved it, its called "CARTEL1" very simmilar to the old startac car kit. I bought it on amazon, but i need help instaling it. Help Please???

4 disc cd player lights blink. Chrysler Sebring.

bob0527 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:10:43 GMT

Have an 02 Sebring with 4 disc cd player. When turning on radio the lights all blink on cd player. Then shortly goes to blinking of 2 discs and 2 discs. Cant get cd player to operate at all. Have replaced cd player and radio and same problem. Any ideas much appreciated.

Can I use a 2 ohm Amp on a 4 ohm Subwoofer?

magnum10 — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:25:22 GMT

I have two 4ohm subwoofers that put out 2400w and I have a 1400w amp.
I get 350watts x 2 @ 4-ohms from my amp
And 700watts x 2 @ 2 -ohms from my amp
I want to know can I plug my amp as 2-ohms to my subwoofer that is 4-ohms to get more watts out of my amp or is my subwoofer going to get damage.
Here is the link to the subwoofer and the amp that I have.
Thank You.

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/...
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/...

How do you choose a new car stereo? How do you know if it'll fit in your car's stereo space?

robotmraz — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:08:32 GMT

As titled, could you help me of instruction? thanks!

Subs and amps?

amuff — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:30:45 GMT

I got 2 12" Rockford Fosgate p3 and was wondering how to make they louder. they have a 500 RMS and i got a 1200W Sony xpold amp pushing them. What all can I do to get them louder. And what amp should I use to push them.

XM Satellite radio or Sirius?

glenwatkins — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:10:49 GMT

Does it matter? I'd like to get satellite radio. Since I'm not buying a new car with a package already included, I'm not sure which to go with.

Which cars have XM Satellite radio built-in?

guidare — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:32:20 GMT

I like this feature but am having a difficult time finding out which cars offer XM.

Does XM Satellite radio have commercials?

abacus1 — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:18:06 GMT

I hope somebody can tell me about XM satellite radio. I want to know whether it has commercials. Is it like TIVO where you can skip them or pay more to listen ad-free?

How do I hook up a Sirius stratus satellite radio to my stock radio and what all do I need to do it.

spiritwalker — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:04:15 GMT

help please

Replacing front speakers in Honda Civic LX

jjay1 — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:25:49 GMT

i have a honda 1996 honda civic lx. i want to replace my front speakers. how will i do it? and what is the size of the front speakers?

I am doing an install on a 08 mazda cx-7. I need information on the removal of the radio.

wilholman — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:39:30 GMT

I need info on how to remove radio on an 08 mazda cx-7

Can I use my Monsoon radio (2005 VW Jetta) in Senegal? Specifically RFI FM 92.0

hehilliard — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:39:20 GMT

I am moving to Senegal and plan to ship my 2005 VW Jetta. I need to know if the radio will tune in FM stations in Senegal. If not, what radio should I buy that will operate in Senegal.

Is there a list of new autos that have FULL Ipod integration (thru stereo controls)?

nyarlathotep — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:52:33 GMT

Not just an input for usage. Track/artist/time/etc listed on nav screen.

2007 Subaru Outback w/AM radio problems under warranty. Subaru say's "It is what it is"

malbro — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:17:28 GMT

I have owned 2 Subaru Outbacks 2004 & 2007. The 2007 has an AM radio problem. We have had this problem for 1 year. We like to listen to Talk Radio. There is a static or loose conection sound when going over cracks and bumps in the road and on a overcast day the car sounds like the horn goes off. The car is under warranty and Subaru will not help they say "it is as it is". The service department said alot of people are having this problem it's the antenna in the back window which they did not have in the previous models and we did not have this problem in the 2004.

Our 2004 needed a head gasket. Subaru would not help. Although we drive alot of miles it didn't matter that the car was not three years old yet. We are not happy with Subaru and worry that our 2007 will have head gasket problems.

Are there any 2007 Outback owners with AM radio problems? When I am at the gas station and I notice someone with a Subaru Outback with the radio in the rear window I ask them to test there radio out. I just can't believe they won't fix the problem or don't know how to fix the problem. And won't honor their warranty.... There is a a design problem in that car!

I liked the Subaru all wheel drive which is why we bought the car twice. I test drove an Chevy Malbu yesterday and the antenna iis in the rear window and the radio does not have this problem.

It is very, annoying and frustrating when you pay a lot of money for a car and its under warranty and the dealer and Subaru tell you "It is as it is" They are actually telling me to bend over and kiss there big fat Japanese butt. I've got your money and I don't care. Well, I've kissed there big butt twice now they can kiss mine..... I'm thinking of creating a bumper sticker and placing it on my car. Maybe if enough Subaru owners recognize they could have headgasket and radio problem they will fix it. And.... the air conditioner and heater stink.... The 2004 had better air and heater as well.... Thank you for listening!

Sienna 2004 xle and the CD player won't let me put a CD in. And there is no cd inside, What do I do?

jioi — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:15:32 GMT

Toyota Sienna 2004 XLE
CD player problems
I clicked the eject button and I took out the CD before it finished ejecting completely.

can you recommend rear speakers for a 2007 honda accord vp

soumnaik — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:38:38 GMT

can you recommend rear speakers for a 2007 honda accord vp, The car came with factory installed cd/am/fm and 2 speakers. I want to install 2 rear speakers. how do i know which speakers will fit.

I have a 96 toyota corrola and the radio reception is horrible. What would be the best way to fix this?

zentam — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:05:57 GMT

Live in the country. Radio signal is weak or no existant. Not the factory radio. Other cars in the household have better reception.

Is it possible for a CD/DVD player to damage a disk internally?

mr_shiftright — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:54:09 GMT

Sometimes when I lend out CDs they come back with the strangest kinds of damage, such as circular grooves that follow the rotation of the disk, or even radial scratches (perpendicular to rotation). Is this human error or can a machine really do this? How? I didn't think anything "touches" in there.

I need a way to insulate my car sound system cheaply and affectively. Help?

paulyyyx3 — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:11:50 GMT

I am aware of products such as Dynamat but was looking to see if anyone knew of maybe some household products or something cheap that would stop/muffle the rattling of my car? I have a 97 Mazda Protege fyi. Ive got 2 12'' kenwood subs and a 600W kenwood amp. Any suggestions at all are appreciated. Thanks!

I cant connect my palm treo bluetooth to my jag s type, anyone have any ideas, they both list as being compatable

dazc — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:00:36 GMT

I am trying to connect my Palm Treo 750 to my Jag S type through bluetooth, nopw they pick eachother up, but after typing in the passcode all I get is "could not connect, or incorrect passcode" Now I know the passcode is correct as I can connect my motorola razr no problem. According to Jags website they should be compatable. Has anyone any ideas they could share with me please, it's driving me nuts!!!
thanks in advance
daz

I would like to upgrade my 1999 Mazda Protege CD Player with one that can play burned CDs. What are the spec's ?

adb7477 — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:23:18 GMT

I can play "burned" homemade CDs in my 2004 Toyota Highlander CD Player. But the same "burned" CDs will not play in my brother's 1999 Mazda Protege. A co-worker recommended buying a new CD player as the older players do not recognize the codec or format of "burned" CDs. I would like to surprise my brother with a newer CD player for his Protege so that he can listen to his "burned" CDs. What are the dimensional specs of the factory installed CD for his '99 Protege and can you recommend a basic and inexpensive CD player for this purpose ?? Thanks.

were to find speaker diagram E-150 1993

ford6360 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:17:45 GMT

werw to find speaker diagram for E150 1993

where is the amp on a 99 Chrysler LHS?

machine3981 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:53:13 GMT

i need to know where the amp is on the 99 LHS and the easiest way to get to it.

2003 volkswagon jetta audio

smylynn — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:20:39 GMT

Would like to know if there is a way to connect another 2 way amp to the factory amp, to make my boombox work as added bump to the already awesome sounding stereo speaker output? If there is a way, please tell me, or what will I need to make this work, so I can bump on down the road as loud as I wish

If one speaker in a 2004 Ford Explorer is disconnected, will it cause all the other speakers not to work?

jdthomasrn — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:29:17 GMT

2004 ford explorer speaker problem!!

Does the 1999 Toyota Camry back speakers have a separate amplifier?

gilbertie — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:11:35 GMT

Dealer said head unit was the problem. Replaced head unit at Circuit City, didn't solve the problem. Installer found separate wire for the back speakers, no voltage on the wires.

01 Lincoln LS V8 with no radio volume, unit is on can change stations, but no volume. Vol meter stuck on 4 and can't move

swein — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:35:44 GMT

This is weird, all of a sudden the volume doesn't work and the volume meter is stuck at 4 bars and can't be adjusted up or down. The unit powers up, can change stations, change CD's and tracks, but can't hear anything. It's getting power

99 GMC Jimmy 4 door - left dash speaker and left passenger door speaker don't work.

pwilhere — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:45:01 GMT

all other speakers work except left dash and left passenger door speaker. is it a radio or speaker issue? do speakers have separate fuses?

2003 Chevy Malibu stock radio removal questions

chiefrudy — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:30:59 GMT

I need to get the stock radio out of the dash on a 2003 chevy Malibu. Does the trim around the radio just pop off? Are there any screws that hold it in? I need to pull mine out so I can install a FM modulator for my sirius radio.

Thanks in advanced!

Can I install an Alpine aftermarket head unit in my 2003 Acura TL Type S?

ucal — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:52:04 GMT

Can I install Alpine after market head unit in my 2003 Acura TL Type S ?

What installation kit is needed ? and what are the pros and cons of installing such a head unit

Stereo won't power up. Power wire isn't getting power. (Plymouth Voyager - fuses are all good)

nashton — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:57:30 GMT

I have a new Alpine head unit, that does work, i have a power supply and have been working on electronics for 6 years.. but im stumped! its a 1996 Plymouth Voyager

Rear speakers on 98 Chevy Blazer quit working --recent alternator and battery replacement--How do I reset?

kirbdog — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:42:23 GMT

I ck'd the interior fuse box and everything seems ok. I looked at the fusebox under the hood and I do not see anything that would control a separate amp for the rear speakers as it is a 6 speaker system.

Plymouth Voyager Stereo Won't Power Up

nashton — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:34:32 GMT

Hello Wern10, thanks for help, although i still can not get it working.. i dont know if this is any indication to anything, but the switch power (ignition lead) puts out power. Where are the connections located exactly? do i need to take the dash apart to find them? thanks your help! Nathan
1996 Plymouth Voyager

How do you remove factory radio from 2003 Buick Rendezvous?

joey83 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:27:54 GMT

I need to remove the factory radio from our 2003 Buick Rendezvous. Hopefully to remove misplaced pennies. I also have noticed that a couple of the steering wheel radio control buttons are no longer illuminated.

Need programing for 2001 Honda Odyssey radio

matt3131 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:43:48 GMT

i have a 2001 honda odessey van the battery has been disconnected and now the radio needs a code entered to work again. you enter the code by the numbers on the radio.

any info would help thank you

What if there is no sticker for radio programing my Honda Odyssey?

matt3131 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:21:39 GMT

there is no sticker in the glove box it must be missing. is there another way that i can get the code for the radio on the 2001 honda odessey.

Lincoln LS Stereo Speaker Size

totaljett — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:51:15 GMT

I have the 2000 Lincoln Ls V6 with non- Alpine stereo, just the standard system with 6 disc changer. I've yet to be able determine the size of my speakers in front and rear. They are in need of replacement badly. Can anyone tell me what they are.

How to replace an antenna mast on a 1995 Honda Civic?

pedro1955 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:43:34 GMT

After disconnecting the antenna from stereo and all clips, antenna was pulled up through body access. The connector broke off from coax becoming stuck inside. Car also has a moon roof where the drain tubes share the same access. My guess is the connector got wedged between the frame and the tube. My thought is to tie thin fish wire to the drain tube and extract it; lube the outside of the tube & new antenna cable; then pull it back down with the fish wire.

99 VW Cabrio, cannot program radio, have code. Will not show me 1000 after safe, just stays on safe. Help!

summer19 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:42:36 GMT

I purchased this car with all good intensions from the used car dealer to get the code which he did and try and program radio, I also tried programming it. I have the code and the problem we're having is the safe will not change to 1000 like it should, which means there is no way I can program it. What needs to be done in order for the radio to work.? Please help me with this.

I blew the woofer in my 2001 BMW Z3 - whats the best option to replace it?

javajam66 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:55:18 GMT

Hi - I have a 2001 BMW Z3 2.5 Roadster convertible. Recently I blew out the woofer that sits between the seats - since its so small I was told it couldn't be replaced with a regular one from Best Buy. And that to replace it would mean basically taking the car apart, seat removal etc. - sounded like too much taking apart of the car to be any good for it. The other option posed by this gentleman I spoke with was to put a box in the trunk and basically run the speaker from there. I don't know what the best option is - I'm probably going to trade the car in within the next year and don't want to devalue it by doing something like that as well as losing precious trunk space. But on the other hand I dont want the car to be taken apart so comprehensively just to replace this woofer. Any counsel you could provide would be soooooooooooo much appreciated. Sincerely, J Brown

I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla LE, and Crutchfield says that 6.5 won't fit in my front doors. I want to match my rear Alpines.

langjahr — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:41:17 GMT

I recently bought the alpine spr-69c 6x9 for my rear replacements and I wanted to match them with alpine spr-17s 6.5 in the front doors, but crutchfield say's that there is not enough height for them or any 6.5 speakers and I need 5's with an adaptor. Is this true ? help me if you can pLEASE

2008 Honda Accord Speaker Noise!

catherine6 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:14:19 GMT

I bought the brand new 2008 Honda Accord this January - 3 months ago. From the Day 1, the rear speaker had popping noise, and neither the dealer shop or Honda Customer Center has not given me any solution. All they told me was that all other same models have the same noise, so they cannot fix anything until the headquarters notify them for solution - because this is the NEW model. It's really annoying to hear the noise every time I turn on the radio/CD. Why can't they just fix it under warranty? Is there any one had taken care of the same issue?

My 2006 Honda Civic LX radio will not even light up or show a code?

combsracing1 — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:02:28 GMT

I disconnected the battery to clean the terminals. The battery terminals had acid on both terminals, no sparks when I disconnected the terminals. When I placed the terminals back on, the radio was still blank with no power; now what? I tryed the five digit code still nothing on the screen. The battery terminals might have been disconnected for two minutes, should I try leaving the terminals disconnected for longer?

My 2006 Honda Civic LX radio is not working after disconnecting the radio?

combsracing1 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:44:25 GMT

Hi Steve, I tryed disconnecting the negative side of the battery for about 10 minutes, still no code would come up after that. Also the Cd will go in and out but not play or light up the display. Now what should I do?

2004 Chevy TrailBlazer Speakers Don't work

cruzzing — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:29:19 GMT

Most of my son's 2004 Chevy Trailblazer speakers have stopped working over the last 6 months. They individually quit over a period of time. Only the "tweeters" work. Sounds like the radio or seperate amplifer to me. Before I started tearing into the vehicle I thought I would see if anyone had a suggestion on where to look first.

cruzzing

I need an unlock code for my 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue radio

jessicagarcia3 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:45:18 GMT

I tried to take out my radio to put a different radio in to put a system in it. I didnt have the right piece so I had to put the factory radio back in my car. When I did that it wouldnt work I have to put a code in for it to work. Can you help?

No light in my audio, 2003 Pontiac Montana minivan.

pauy — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:07:50 GMT

for 2003 montana mini van everything works in audio but no light

Any fixes for 2003 Nissan 350Z audio treble clear sound problem without buying expensive factory amp?

servet — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:32:19 GMT

03 nissan 350 z has a amp problem for treble and clear sound production.needs to be replaced with a $500 amp since it is bout of warr.any fixes or suggestions to fix this problem.thanks.servet