barros57 Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 ok, this has me stumped. When the head unit is in radio mode, neither one of my amps are on (same REM turn on wire) but then, if i turn my headlight switch on, both amps will turn on and work fine. Basically {headlights on--amp on}---{headlights off---amp off} WTF!!! (btw its a 93 chevy silverado 350 4X4) It only does this in radio mode. CD and AUX work fine and it doesnt matter if the headlight switch is on or off. The only thing I can think of is the ground power is running throught the headlight circuit? I have upgraded my batt-frame wire to 4 gauge and all the other grounds are good. ANY IDEAS what the heck is going on??! Quote My 93 chevy truck Orion HCCA 15's Build 6K HID's 2 orion HCCA 15.4 2 AP30001D's 2 optima yellowtops, 2 C&D 270fr's, all 3 tsunami 1/0, CS144 190 amp Rockford p200-2 Rockford p200-2 Rockford p300-1 Kole KX1 5500D -broken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrox88 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 If it works for CD and AUX modes but not for the radio(tuner) then I would suspect the HU is at fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbondox Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I believe you have something hooked up wrong what type of radio, was it installed using a harness adapter, try doing it with the antenna disconnected. be careful that if you used a harness adapter that the illumination wire (or dimmer wire) is taped off Quote SMD SuperSeller VerifiedJbondoXJames Shields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barros57 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I did not use a wiring harness because I was cheap, but Im pretty sure i did not mess the wiring up because then i dont think it would work in cd & aux mode. But I will try disconnecting the antenna tomorrow. Quote My 93 chevy truck Orion HCCA 15's Build 6K HID's 2 orion HCCA 15.4 2 AP30001D's 2 optima yellowtops, 2 C&D 270fr's, all 3 tsunami 1/0, CS144 190 amp Rockford p200-2 Rockford p200-2 Rockford p300-1 Kole KX1 5500D -broken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barros57 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 And the deck is a alpine cda-9805 Quote My 93 chevy truck Orion HCCA 15's Build 6K HID's 2 orion HCCA 15.4 2 AP30001D's 2 optima yellowtops, 2 C&D 270fr's, all 3 tsunami 1/0, CS144 190 amp Rockford p200-2 Rockford p200-2 Rockford p300-1 Kole KX1 5500D -broken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbondox Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Well how did it go? I am betting with no harness that it was mis-wired. Quote SMD SuperSeller VerifiedJbondoXJames Shields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barros57 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 The antenna thing didnt work. I think somehow a wire is getting power when i turn the headlights on. This in turn, is powering on the remote turn ons for the amps Quote My 93 chevy truck Orion HCCA 15's Build 6K HID's 2 orion HCCA 15.4 2 AP30001D's 2 optima yellowtops, 2 C&D 270fr's, all 3 tsunami 1/0, CS144 190 amp Rockford p200-2 Rockford p200-2 Rockford p300-1 Kole KX1 5500D -broken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaMSaMMiCH Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Something is wired wrong. Go to the12volt.com and look up the wire colors for your vehicle and double check against how you have it wired. Linkey! 91-93 C/K pickup Edited October 7, 2009 by HaMSaMMiCH Quote CAUTION! POOR INSTALLATION MAY SHORT BOTH YOUR SYSTEM AND WALLET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 my friends car does that too. exept the headlight thing (as far as i know). his sony did it. i chaged his deck and it worked fine. little while later it started again. amps dont work with the radio on... ive tried asking about that on forums and never got an answer. Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treo12 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 dude you need to not be cheap go buy the harness you need its like 15 dollars. wire the other one back up than wire the new harness to the radio and plug up. you got some wire somewhere mixed up in your wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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