Installed New Stereo - No Sound = FIXED! (1 Viewer)

[Lancruza]

You dont have to use the rca can just use speaker outputs from radio into the aftermarket harness its call high level input it will work fine.

You have to use the RCA's if you use the factory amps or any other amps. If you use the speaker outs on the harness, then you would need to run speaker wires. There are some harnesses available with no RCA's. It all depends on the application.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

The harness that I have has both the blue and the blue and white wires, however, the stereo itself only has the blue/white striped.

Just hook it up to both

 

[SoCal80series]

Just hook it up to both

Never thought about that - makes total sense.

 

[mudgudgeon]

I have a Sony head unit. The built in amp is fine. I'd bypass the factory amp as the Sony unit will have a stronger output.

My Sony unit has had a glitch a couple of times where it stops putting out sound. I've had to go through the menu and reset to factory settings

 

[fj80pb]

About couple of years ago I installed this:
Sony XAV-AX100
I did followed the installtion instructions to the letter...and, like you, I didn't had sound: I accidentally short the passanger speaker ). Once I cleared the short everything was fine
Like many mudders, I eliminated the OEM amp. I'm quite happy with the results.
Cheers!

 

[SoCal80series]

I finally solved the issue. I ended up tying to the OEM amp - largely because I was too lazy to wire around it. The other reason is I have tonal hearing loss and the better quality sound would be lost on me. Happy with the results. I appreciate the help from all my fellow mudders.

 

[revelario]

About couple of years ago I installed this:
Sony XAV-AX100
I did followed the installtion instructions to the letter...and, like you, I didn't had sound: I accidentally short the passanger speaker ). Once I cleared the short everything was fine
Like many mudders, I eliminated the OEM amp. I'm quite happy with the results.
Cheers!

How did you identify the short? I've got sound to my rear roof speakers and front knee speakers but no sound to the door speakers. Sony XAV-AX100 with the Metra amp bypass harness.