Now, what should I do? I got my factory amp visible.. bypass it or what? *PICS*

[kbkid 10+ year member]

Just a 12V power supply that you could use outside of your Explorer.

Something you could hook your headunit to, and then hook a speaker to, to check the headunits internal amp. If everything else is hooked up properly, then you mentioned maybe something was wrong with the headunit; this would answer that question.

 

[kbkid 10+ year member]

Also, I'm not sure if your unit has it or not, but some headunits have the ability to turn off the internal amp. I would think if this has been done, nothing would power your speakers.

Check your owner's manual.

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

interesting info.. I ll look into it, thank you

I am heading out to work on my expo some more so I will update you all pretty soon

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

UPDATE!!

I realized that I have been trying to get the sound to work by playing my ipod..

This morning a thought came to me that maybe ipod is not working right so I decided to pop in a CD and it works!!!

I am so glad that it works.. Now I know for sure it is the ipod!!

I m gonna head over to avic411 forums to see if i can get my problem answered

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

so, now you got sound from the speakers, whats the other problem?

 

[drpeeb 10+ year member]

... I should be able to finish up my system tonight!!

(No help here) ... But I always think that, too ... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

so, now you got sound from the speakers, whats the other problem?

i dont have other problem //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Actually I am lying- lol well it is working good now but seems like there is a problem with the iPod connection since the HU is reading the ipod just fine but is not giving out any sound..

while if i put it into cd mode, it would work with no problem.. I am positive it is the ipod or the cable, I am gonna recheck those also

(No help here) ... But I always think that, too ... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

haha yeah but seriously I think I can pull it off today since I got the speakers up and running.. it was the only reason I didnt install my sub yesterday

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

well thats good to hear. now hurry up and get the rest of the system installed:veryhapp: and get pics.

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

i just got the ipod to work! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

now I am gonna just put everything back in place (panels and trim pieces)

then I should be off to installing amp and sub //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif or the battery

 

[pentavolvo 10+ year member]

are u using the pioneer specific ipod cable or are u just trying to plug it into usb, u need the pioneer specific cable cause it does usb and audio

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

yeah i got the uv230 adapter

like i said i got it to work now.. thanks

 

[AVSTANG02]

Did you say wirenuts and electrical tape?

Why the **** are you using stuff meant for inside your houses?

You are not done until you get rid of the wire nuts and don't use electrical tape hoping it will hold.

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

what should I use?

and that is all I have for now lol I can change later.

I wanted crimp caps, but there wasnt any at my local hardware store so I just went ahead with the nuts..

I might go another hardware store later today then get the caps if that is a better idea?

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

hell yes! use crimps! goto walmart or a parts store not a hardware store.

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

alright man, thanks for the advice, i think i know a place nearby that would have the crimp caps