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  1. #1
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    Problem with custom stereo

    I have had a system installed for about 3 years. Loved it - sounds great etc.

    Until.... last week

    When I started getting some alternator whine and noise from 1 speaker... Got it to the shop today where we discovered the problem was a bad RCA cable. So we had to basically rewire the car.. what a pain.. but noise is all gone.

    I was surprised that was the problem.. was expecting something much much worse and therefore more expensive.. just goes to show .. can be the little things.
    Jon D -- 04 330cic Imola Red ZHP Vert -- Active Autowerke Exhaust, Software remap & Strut Bar, K&N filter, custom stereo[Alpine head unit (CDA105) w/Sirius Radio, Iphone integration & Alpine amp (PDX-5), Hertz speakers (165.3 F, 130.3R), JL Sub(CS110RG -W 1v2)], Color match grills, tint all around for when the tops up, custom painted 135s

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  2. #2
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    True. Great news. Thanks for the glimmer of hope.

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  3. #3
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    Which RCA was it?
    325i, 2005, 5MT, Silvergrey, leatherette, Sport package; CDV delete, KONI STR-T & KYB Excel-G, Weisslichts, Stewart H2O pump

    328i, 2010, 6MT, Spacegrey, dakota leather, M-sport packages; has a 330 intake but no tune - yet
    http://s900.photobucket.com/user/othibau/media/Junesig.jpg.html][IMG]http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/Junesig.jpg

  4. #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oli77
    Which RCA was it?
    Long one from the pre out to the amp. Bad channel was right rear.

    Jon D. Sent from my iPad using Forum Runner
    Jon D -- 04 330cic Imola Red ZHP Vert -- Active Autowerke Exhaust, Software remap & Strut Bar, K&N filter, custom stereo[Alpine head unit (CDA105) w/Sirius Radio, Iphone integration & Alpine amp (PDX-5), Hertz speakers (165.3 F, 130.3R), JL Sub(CS110RG -W 1v2)], Color match grills, tint all around for when the tops up, custom painted 135s

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    2014 Audi SQ5 2015 GMC Canyon All Terrain

  5. #5
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    Guess that's the one most likely to weaken over time.
    Good to know where to start if this happens to anyone else.
    325i, 2005, 5MT, Silvergrey, leatherette, Sport package; CDV delete, KONI STR-T & KYB Excel-G, Weisslichts, Stewart H2O pump

    328i, 2010, 6MT, Spacegrey, dakota leather, M-sport packages; has a 330 intake but no tune - yet
    http://s900.photobucket.com/user/othibau/media/Junesig.jpg.html][IMG]http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/Junesig.jpg

  6. #6
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    Interesting. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. #7
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    I wonder what it would cost to have bluetooth from the head unit to the amplifier. Tech is not out there, but I think it would be possible.

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