problems since i installed a head unit and speakers
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problems since i installed a head unit and speakers
Since I have installed new 4x6 speakers in the front and a head unit, i have been having some problems with my car. Every time I open the drivers door, my car makes the sound that I left my lights on. At first all I did was turn my lights on and then right off and that stopped the noise. Now, it just keeps going until I close the door. Another problem I have had is, at night time, if I roll a window up or down, i can see all the lights in my car dim for a sec. Anyone know how to solve either of these problems?
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Don't know what to tell ya on that first problem. With the dimming lights, however, that sounds like you have a battery that is fixing to konk out and/or the alternator. Have both of them checked out at any auto parts store that does free diagnostic on those.
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Did you install the HU yourself, or did you have it installed? im thinking it may have to do with the illumination wire. Not sure.
As far as the dimming, did this also started after the HU and speaker install?
As far as the dimming, did this also started after the HU and speaker install?
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Consider checking the ground buss that is located along the door sill (on the inside) for corossion. It could be a very possible place for a weak ground causing the lights to dim and such.
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Originally Posted by 95-SLE
Check if you grounded it correctly. A voltmeter should help.
Originally Posted by sandrock
Don't know what to tell ya on that first problem. With the dimming lights, however, that sounds like you have a battery that is fixing to konk out and/or the alternator. Have both of them checked out at any auto parts store that does free diagnostic on those.
Originally Posted by BLACK94SSEi
Did you install the HU yourself, or did you have it installed? im thinking it may have to do with the illumination wire. Not sure.
As far as the dimming, did this also started after HU and speaker install?
As far as the dimming, did this also started after HU and speaker install?
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