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I did.
On the way to work I noticed that the speakers seem to crackle at even moderate volume levels.
Im not looking to go crazy with my system but should I:
Replace the speakers?
Run new wiring (speakers are using a common ground)
Run a 5 channel amp to the speakers (so I can do a sub later).
Thanks
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Awesome, I'm about to tackle my first stereo (Alpine CDA-105) install ever on my '91 is tomorrow, your guide will be printed and next to me while I do it. Quick question though, what other terms are there for "switched power"? I don't remember reading that in the Alpine manual.1991 318is - custom dents, loud steering, peeling clear coat, cracked seats. <3 <3
WTB: Center caps for Zender Sports.
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I got past the fader and got all my speaker wires from the car. Only problem is that I've got 6 speaker wires from the car and 8 coming from the headunit. Also I've got 2 switched power wires coming from the car as well as two ground wires. Do I tape ground to ground and attach that to the headunit ground and likewise for the power?Last edited by graffeedy5; 11-17-2010, 05:07 AM.
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I taped off/terminated the speaker grounds coming from the head unit. If you use the stock amp, they do not ground, and do not tie them together. Took me a minute to figure it out, even with stereoinstaller1's posts. I do get a crackle still from my speakers at louder volumes, but they are playing fairly decent. This is all based on a stock premium system set-up.
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Ok so far I got this :
Car Deck
Red/Green (fuse 21) Yellow (constant power)
Violet/Grey (fuse 12) Red (switched power)
Brown or BR/BK Black (Ground)
Grey/Red (from light switch) Orange (dimmer)
White (yes there are 2)Blue (antenna remote)
White (still 2) Blue/white (amp remote)
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You need to disconnect the fader and strip the harness back about a foot or so.
You will find twisted pairs: 2 blue sets, 2 yellow sets.
BLACK STRIPE IS POSITIVE!
But it seems there is an issue using the red/grn and people are opting for the grey/red? Thinking about letting deck power all 6 speakers and ditching factory amp and wiring.Originally posted by 325Projectzdon't listen to the diagram... listen to mr. swiss.
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2 things, Mr. Swiss:
First, please post year/model of your car as there were so many changes made over the years
Second, Please refer to the stickied thread for radio wiring and amp bypass. We are trying to keep all pertinent data there. You should be able to find the answers you need there.
Thanks,
Luke
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Mine request is a little different. I am tearing out the crappy cd deck that the PO put in to re-install the stock deck.
I think i have all the power/ground deck/amp wire figured out, but the speaker wires are busting my brain.
I have a 1992 e30 325 M-tech II appearance pack car. canadian model so no airbag.
car has door tweeters so i assume premium sound. Deck has four plugs for speakers in it so 8 wires at the deck.
The car loom has 4 wires coming from it(2 twisted pairs) as well as the harness where the fader would go in the early model has an adapter in it and two wires. All these 6 wires were used on the aftermarket deck, and the two extra ground wires from the aftermarket deck were grounded to the deck chassis.
What do i do?
Also is the adapter on the white wires part of the stock wiring, and where does the single white wire go?
Pics
stereo used
plugs from deck
speaker wires and long single white wire going?
do i ditch the adapter in the fader and run two channels? what about having no fader?
My only exposure to e30 radio wiring is 88 m3 with fader and its...........different.
Help please.Originally posted by codyep3I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
2010 F650gs twin
2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather
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Figured it out.
But the cassette player just keeps flipping the tape.
FKKKKKKKKOriginally posted by codyep3I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
2010 F650gs twin
2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather
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Originally posted by bad_azz_bmr View PostEasiest and beat thing to do is scrap all of the original speaker wires, run new wires to the speakers and hook up power, ground, antenna, and ignition.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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Originally posted by Todd Black 88 View PostFigured it out.
But the cassette player just keeps flipping the tape.
FKKKKKKKK
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It sounds waaayyyyyyyy better with the stock deck in it than the aftermarket deck did, and i mean waaaaaaayyyyy better.
Now i have to take it out again, because the tape deck doesn't work:(Originally posted by codyep3I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
2010 F650gs twin
2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather
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Originally posted by Todd Black 88 View Postplugs from deck
Todd, I realize it's been months, if you still need it, I may have a deck that you can get a tape mechanism from.I Timothy 2:1-2
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