Stereo Power - Gen III

[fastandloud]

Need help with a stereo bug affecting my 06. I've searched and seen similar questions asked but no definitive answer. In a nutshell the stereo will power up but there is no sound. When turning the volume nob it either will display mute or level 1. I've checked the fuse box and all is good. If there is another fuse on the amp I can't find it. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Scott

 

[Roadrunner]

Is the amplifier under the passenger seat getting power?

Pins 7 and 14 on the amp should both be getting 12V, and pin 6 is the 12V switch on from the head unit.

The amp is on a 20A fuse in the PDC, I think it is separate from the Radio/headunit fuse.

 

[Nader]

Did you try disconnecting the battery?

 

[fastandloud]

No but I guess it's worth a try. With all the rain we've had here in Dallas the last week I haven't really had a chance to do much other than look at the fuses...I'll give that a shot this evening.

 

[fastandloud]

Did you try disconnecting the battery?

Well that didn't work either....hmmmmmmm...Both the stereo and amp are getting power so I'm starting to think that the stereo itself is bad.

Any other ideas?

 

[ViperGeorge]

Time for an upgrade.

 

[Roadrunner]

I re-read your comment... if the volume know won't move off of mute or 1 then it's inside the head unit. the knob encoder is out of commission... you could probably open it up and fix it yourself if you are skilful...

Or just get a fresh head unit (or an aftermarket one you like better). There have got to be dozens of stockers around from the guys that have upgraded...?