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Le Mans Master
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Ok, so I got my car back from the body shop friday. Since then, the driver side crackles like hell, and eventually goes in and out. Any idea what to look for? I've done the usual look for loose wires. The connections at the speakers are soldered.
Also, from time to time, the amp will cut out for a few seconds then come back. Any ideas? Is that usually a ground issue?
Also, from time to time, the amp will cut out for a few seconds then come back. Any ideas? Is that usually a ground issue?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Los Angeles Ca
i wonder if the insultation has worn through and you are getting some grounding on your speaker wires
just a stab in the dark though.
can you run some new speaker wire directly from the amp to the speaker to test it out?
just a stab in the dark though.
can you run some new speaker wire directly from the amp to the speaker to test it out?
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Le Mans Master
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Found out what was wrong. Monster Cable RCA's suck. the fittings that connect to the amp are loose. Almost to the point that they slide off themselves. I tried to crimp them down to make them tighter, but they are brittle and almost break apart. great product.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06
Sorry to hear that. At least you found the culprit. I'm a big fan of monster. Just not their prices. Check out www.knukonceptz.com for some rca cables. Im very happy with their cable as well. Many here recommend these cables for amp installs.
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