Guy I work with is having a problem with his.it plays only with the engine not running.I got him rechecking his wiring.was curious to see what you all thought.

We need more info than that to go on

Could be several reasons.

Newer gm vehicles have accessory wires that are not hot while running. (The trans overdrive wire is one)

Some newer vehicles have their lights automaticity cone on with accessory on but when running they go off.

Obviously something is losing power.

Grab a digital multi-meter, and check the voltage on the remote turn on at the amp when the car is running.

 

Is the power wire wired directly to the battery, with a fuse?

Edited May 30, 201312 yr by stefanhinote

Grab a digital multi-meter, and check the voltage on the remote turn on at the amp when the car is running.

 

Is the power wire wired directly to the battery, with a fuse?

I haven't looked at that part of it.but he said it is wired to the battery.

Grab a digital multi-meter, and check the voltage on the remote turn on at the amp when the car is running.

 

Is the power wire wired directly to the battery, with a fuse?

I haven't looked at that part of it.but he said it is wired to the battery.

You're going to have to check everything--don't take his word for it.

It still needs a turn on. Unless the preamp has voltage sensing. (Which is the stupidest thing ever invented bc the damn sub will warble every time you slam your doors)

Grab a digital multi-meter, and check the voltage on the remote turn on at the amp when the car is running.

 

Is the power wire wired directly to the battery, with a fuse?

I haven't looked at that part of it.but he said it is wired to the battery.

You're going to have to check everything--don't take his word for it.

lol I'll take his word for it.he's an IBEW worker

 

 

Grab a digital multi-meter, and check the voltage on the remote turn on at the amp when the car is running.

 

Is the power wire wired directly to the battery, with a fuse?

I haven't looked at that part of it.but he said it is wired to the battery.

You're going to have to check everything--don't take his word for it.

lol I'll take his word for it.he's an IBEW worker

Sorta flawed statement considering he's needing your assistance, don't you think?

 

I was really meaning to just recheck everything so you know the issue isn't in something you've crossed off the list but haven't checked, nothing personal about his abilities or trust.

Edited May 30, 201312 yr by stefanhinote

IBEW. EXACTLY. That's why the Parish/County has inspector come behind them and check their work.

IBEW. EXACTLY. That's why the Parish/County has inspector come behind them and check their work.

IBEW. EXACTLY. That's why the Parish/County has inspector come behind them and check their work.

from exp.here in TN all electrical has to be inspected for the most part.no matter who does it.everyone makes mistakes.got on here to see if anyone had a diff.thought.but I find a coonass tring to be an ass.

Not a coon ass. I'm not that far south. Ill settle with redneck.

I'm a bulk commodity inspector. I fix people's fuck ups on a daily basis.

Not a coon ass. I'm not that far south. Ill settle with redneck.

I'm a bulk commodity inspector. I fix people's fuck ups on a daily basis.

as long as you don't fuck up everthing is good lol.the local IBEW down your way must have shitty members.

It's probably just as you were told. Hot goes cold while engine is running. I would check wiring and consider using a factory integrated CANBUS. If you give me the year, make, model, and sound system type I can usually find you the PAC part.

 

Edit: Also try not to be an ass when you're looking for help. No wonder everyone gets jaded and annoyed. I've found Quentin's information in other threads to be EXTREMELY helpful, so he's not really the bridge I'd choose to burn.

Edited May 30, 201312 yr by gprestonmoto

It's probably just as you were told. Hot goes cold while engine is running. I would check wiring and consider using a factory integrated CANBUS. If you give me the year, make, model, and sound system type I can usually find you the PAC part.

 

Edit: Also try not to be an ass when you're looking for help. No wonder everyone gets jaded and annoyed. I've found Quentin's information in other threads to be EXTREMELY helpful, so he's not really the bridge I'd choose to burn.

how was I being an ass,I'm. An IBEW member myself.I took that as an insult.I didn't ask for help.was wondering what others thought.I've gotten a lot lot of useful info from here.him included.an I thank everyone.

It's harmless banter and it's over with, oh well. So what's the specs on the car? Did you want to know what canbus works?

It's harmless banter and it's over with, oh well. So what's the specs on the car? Did you want to know what canbus works?

lol agreed,not sure on the year but it's fairly new.F150

I'll find out

2004 f150

We're using the stock head unit I assume? If so http://pac-audio.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=548&CategoryID=28

We're using the stock head unit I assume? If so http://pac-audio.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=548&CategoryID=28

JVC

It's probably just as you were told. Hot goes cold while engine is running. I would check wiring and consider using a factory integrated CANBUS. If you give me the year, make, model, and sound system type I can usually find you the PAC part.

 

Edit: Also try not to be an ass when you're looking for help. No wonder everyone gets jaded and annoyed. I've found Quentin's information in other threads to be EXTREMELY helpful, so he's not really the bridge I'd choose to burn.

 

 

CANbus refers to the entire vehicle netork, not an individual piece of equipment.

 

Screw the IBEW.  They got a ton of my money and let an employer screw me with no legal precedence and would not even fight for me.  Too much political BS.

Thx for the input,nothin more needed here

Yea tirefyr I didn't feel like going through all that with OP just trying to find him a part. Lol

What is a canbus,never heard of it