Incorrect Install?
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Topic: Incorrect Install?
Posted By: midnightscape
Subject: Incorrect Install?
Date Posted: July 02, 2003 at 7:42 AM
I've just installed a Basslink in an Escape and used a RCA converter to tap into the speaker level wires. Now when I run the speaker the output is really low. When I unplug one of the RCA's at the speaker (doesn't matter which one), the output like triples. I didn't ground the RCA converter wires to the head unit per the instructions...is this my problem? I think the directions said that if there isn't sufficient output then they might need to be grounded but I no longer have the instructions (figures!) There wasn't a right or left on the RCA converter so I thought maybe I needed to switch the inputs on the speaker and that's how I discovered the increased output when I unplugged it. If anyone could please post some input here I would appreciate it. This is my first car audio install so any newbie tips are appreciated.
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Posted By: ezridr
Date Posted: July 02, 2003 at 9:37 PM
you probably have the convertor wired out of phase, try cutting1 set of the speaker inputs to the convertor and switch the ploarity (the + and - wires)
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