An auto-electrician/car stereo expert who likes a challenge...

[matt1710]

Hey

I would really appreciate a suggestion re a good auto-electrician (or car stereo expert?) who is prepared to locate the source of a super irritating fault in my ICE system.

I've been struggling with a sporadic fault in my ICE system - see the post here for more info. http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic,13425.0.html

Someone suggested that it could be speaker shorting to ground - and as it often turns on (or off) when I hit a bump with the left front wheel, they suggested looking there first. I did so the other day - the two speakers in the left front door seemed fine - and the sounds certainly didn't start when I wiggled their connections, nor even when I disconnected the speakers. At the same time, I unplugged the factory McIntosh HU and plugged in an identical unit (I have two of them) - same problem. I haven't swapped the amp (I have two of them too!) but all things are pointing to it being a bad connection, rather than a fault in the HU or amp.

SpotMe suggested that I check the tempo of the amp while the stereo was on but not producing sound - I did so and the amp was not at all warm. So I guess that means the problem is between HU and amp, as the signal is not getting to the amp...

Could a badly connected band expander do it?

The issue is - how to locate the fault?? I assume I need someone skilled with a multimeter so that they can isolate the area where the fault is, then actually find the dodgy connection...the issue is, who's that someone? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

I'm in Sandringham, Auckland.

Cheers.

[Scoobydoo]

If you don't mind taking it to a shop (who may charge a bit to do it), then may I suggest Hotwire, who is in Kelston. Otherwise Rapid Radio in the city.

Or there's also Sound Q, who is in Henderson. Mate of mine Steven works there, tell him Scoobydoo sent you, he may not charge you as much haha (or he may charge you more )

[matt1710]

Hey Scoobydoo

Thanks - will look at those options. What I really need is a free-lancing expert who wants to earn some cash on the side!