Re: help, moron installed stereo in CQ (bypass rear amp?)

[Bryan Bowen <bowen.47@osu.edu>]

At 10:24 AM 1/4/97 -0500, you wrote:
>HAppy New Year!
>
>Well I got a Sony CD player for Christmas from my dad and had it installed
>last night.  It was purchased at Circuit City, so I went to them for
>installation.  They wanted to charge  me for the installation, so once the
>guy had already spent 30 minutes on it, I told him I wanted to return the
>stereo since they were going to charge me for installation.  They finallly
>said they would do it for free........you have to treat these people like
>counter help if you want to get your way!

You ain't just whistling Dixie, these guys are like having a nurse do your
brain surgury.




>OK, problem:  they told me they may have to reroute around the rear speaker
>amp, and that would cost $30, I told him to take a flying leap!  So as a
>result, I'm gettting the "whine" in my rear speakers that is commisurate with
>engine speed.  So, I guess I need to disable my rear amp, maybee?  WHere is
>it and how do I do it?  BTW, electronics are not my speciality!  I'm only
>good with mechanical problems.

I called Roger, the guy that does all my audio work, to ask him about your
problem.  
He said if the whine varies with the engine speed, it could very well be a
grounding problem, or a shaved wire that is touching some metal.

He recommended taking your coupe to a reputable car audio specialty shop and
have them look it over.  It may cost you a few dollars, but I wouldn't want
to disconnect the amp.

Bryan

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Bryan Bowen
Junior, Elon College (North Carolina)
International Business and Spanish Double Major
bowen.47@osu.edu

Currently without a car
(Looking for a Coupe Quattro or enough money to get an A4 1.8TQ)