factory stereo, chevy equinox

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Topic: factory stereo, chevy equinox

Posted By: Thack79
Subject: factory stereo, chevy equinox
Date Posted: January 24, 2011 at 8:39 AM

Does the factory amp just control the 8 inch sub and the 4 other speakers are power by the deck?

Symptom:

No sound in front left speaker and a grouding alternating noise in the front right speaker (i have changed all four speakers and same issue)

Im pretty sure the factory deck is just blown, however the dealer told them they have to replace the factory amp which i just dont believe because most factory amps JUST do the subs.

Any suggections???

Replies:

Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: January 24, 2011 at 6:33 PM

On a GM product the amp generally powers the entire system(as does Honda, Toyota, Chrysler, Nissan). If i had to guess i'd be pointing towards the amp too...

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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: January 24, 2011 at 7:21 PM

GM radios are pretty much bulletproof. Their amps, not so much.

Posted By: yimke
Date Posted: January 24, 2011 at 10:40 PM

Especially the Tahoe/Suburban amps. Spill a drink in your center console, and you are SCREWED!

Posted By: Thack79
Date Posted: January 25, 2011 at 7:18 AM

can i do i rewire around the amp? is the Gm deck capable of playing around the amp or do i need to get an aftermarket radio installed?

Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: January 25, 2011 at 5:02 PM

It will only play low volume without the amp. You can bypass the amp with an aftermarket radio, but if it were mine i would be checking Ebay and junk yards for a used amp....

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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services

Posted By: Thack79
Date Posted: January 26, 2011 at 7:21 AM

thanks Mike....

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