I'm new to the forum, been lurking for a while, this is my first post. Thanks in advance for any help!
My system is randomly popping/cracking, then the sound cuts out, then it will pop/crackle and come back on.
Setup: Headunit, 1 amp, 3 speakers. RCAs goto amp. 4-channel amp powers front doors with front channels, rear channels are bridged to power 10" sub.
Alpine 9811 HU
Kicker 800.4 amp
Image dynamics IDQ10
Focal component fronts
The system has been in for over one year. Recently this random cutting out has been occuring. I say random because it can happen with the car sitting still not running as well as on the road. Sometimes I can drive for a whole week with no problem, but it does seem to be getting more frequent.
What I've done so far:
Triple checked the entire install.
Checked all grounds, then ran new ground to HU anyway since I new that's the first advice I would get //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
Amp ground is SOLID.
Replaced RCA cables with new.
After the above checks, the problem still occurs. So today I tried taking the amp out of the equation. I ran the HU speaker outs to the front doors. This produces no sound! No popping, no static, nothing. I checked the resistance across the speakers, they are okay. I don't have a spare HU, so I powered the speakers with a home unit and they play fine.
What's my next step? I'm near the end of my rope!
Thanks again,
marney
