HU has power but no sound

[AT-JeffT]

Hey all,
So I turned on my 86 eta (premium sound) the other day and I had no sound. My aftermarket head unit has power but no sound. I checked the rear speakers for shorts, but they seem fine. It is my understanding that the factory amp cannot be used with an aftermarket head unit, can I rule that out? Also, I had a loose battery connection and the car died a few times a day before, possibly frying something.

What else should I check? I'll admit I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to stereo equipment so don't assume I've covered the basics.

Thanks, Jeff

[StereoInstaller1]

Yes, the stock amp can be used just fine with an aftermarket deck...but yours has likely died.

If I were you I would bypass that turd of an amp though, your new deck will sound far better

[e34_spangler]

And you made sure you have your remote wire hooked up? I did that on my first hu install forgrt the remote and I was lost:p

[AT-JeffT]

And you made sure you have your remote wire hooked up? I did that on my first hu install forgrt the remote and I was lost:p

The head unit has been installed and working since I got the car years ago.

[StereoInstaller1]

Did you get it figured out?

[AT-JeffT]

Did you get it figured out?

It turned out to be an intermittent issue. I'm pretty sure it was heat related. Now that the weather has cooled a bit, my radio is back.

I'm guessing its some cold solder on the amp. Sound about right?

How would I go about bypassing the amp?

[StereoInstaller1]

follow the link in my sig...the thread is huge, but the info you need is there

[AT-JeffT]

follow the link in my sig...the thread is huge, but the info you need is there

Ahh, Thanks!