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Some of those universal audio devices have an auto on/off function, which means they automatically turn on when they sense they are receiving an audio signal, and turn off when theres no signal. But I doubt it would take 10 or 15 mins for it to shut off....unless it is faulty.
The first thing I would try would be to rewire the whole thing and bypass that universal audio box.
If the audio still turns off after a few mins, find a cheap little speaker and tap it into one of your speaker wires BEFORE it gets to the Bose amp.
If the speaker plays the audio, then the issue is probably your Bose amplifier. If it doesnt play, then its most likely your head unit going bad. Use a CD instead of the radio when performing these tests.
The first thing I would try would be to rewire the whole thing and bypass that universal audio box.
If the audio still turns off after a few mins, find a cheap little speaker and tap it into one of your speaker wires BEFORE it gets to the Bose amp.
If the speaker plays the audio, then the issue is probably your Bose amplifier. If it doesnt play, then its most likely your head unit going bad. Use a CD instead of the radio when performing these tests.
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I just noticed in your pic that box is basically an FM transmitter. Your radio needs to be on either 87.9 or 88.3 FM, depending whichever one u have the switch on the box set to.
Is it?
Is it?
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So I've replaced the headunit with a metrakit + double din radio.. All worked perfectly.. Until my brand new battery died multiple time overnight.. So i ran a troubleshooting:
1- removed radio fuse.. Car start ok in the morning no more battery drain
2- unplugged the new double din radio
3- check currrent draw with a multimeter
4- radio circuit has a 1.5A draw.. Believe its very high
5- unppluged the white harness power cable from the bose amp.. = no more current draw..
since the double din radio was completely unplugged i know that its not an issue with my wiring..
Do you guys know why the amp draw that much current when plugged in and how to fix it please !!
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So I've replaced the headunit with a metrakit + double din radio.. All worked perfectly.. Until my brand new battery died multiple time overnight.. So i ran a troubleshooting:
1- removed radio fuse.. Car start ok in the morning no more battery drain
2- unplugged the new double din radio
3- check currrent draw with a multimeter
4- radio circuit has a 1.5A draw.. Believe its very high
5- unppluged the white harness power cable from the bose amp.. = no more current draw..
since the double din radio was completely unplugged i know that its not an issue with my wiring..
Do you guys know why the amp draw that much current when plugged in and how to fix it please !!
Thank you
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Sounds like your amp is failing and drawing too much power. I believe that's a typical failure mode for the Bose amps.
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Ok , so i found that the yellow / red cable plugged to harness is responsible for the 1.5amp draw.. But its only drawing current when the amp touched the metal structure on the picture...
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Because the amp is grounded to the frame of the car.
Seems like your amplifier is messed up. Either get a new amplifier or build a simple relay circuit to cut the power to the amp.
Seems like your amplifier is messed up. Either get a new amplifier or build a simple relay circuit to cut the power to the amp.
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I've been reading your posts and have a quetion. I have a 2003 infiniti g 35 and recently had my finisher board repaired. I have power to radio now and the tmep controls work, but i don't have any sound through radio, cassete or cd player. You mentioned the amp and i've located an original replacement but was wonder where i find this amp on my car and how hard are they to replace.
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Depends on what car you have. They are in different places.Originally Posted by wilbanks51
was wonder where i find this amp on my car and how hard are they to replace.
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i see you have a lot of posts. Would like to know where my amp is located on a 2003 infiniti G 35 coupe. i have had my radio and temp controls recently fixed, but don't have any sound out of my radio unit. There is power to the unit, but no sound.
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Inside the trunk. Under the plastic cover to the left of the spare tire. Originally Posted by wilbanks51
i see you have a lot of posts. Would like to know where my amp is located on a 2003 infiniti G 35 coupe. i have had my radio and temp controls recently fixed, but don't have any sound out of my radio unit. There is power to the unit, but no sound.thanks
See here, page 37: http://boredmder.com/FSMs/Infiniti/G...pe/2003/AV.pdf
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Well, with help from you and this forum, I was able to remove the stereo, have it sent off and fixed and have reinstalled the unit. The radio has power and my temperature controls all work fine, but I had no sound coming from my radio and once again with your help, I purchased a used amp and now have sound from the radio.
My problem now is with the key on and power off to the radio, I am getting static noise from my rear speakers. What could be causing this??
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My problem now is with the key on and power off to the radio, I am getting static noise from my rear speakers. What could be causing this??
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My problem now is with the key on and power off to the radio, I am getting static noise from my rear speakers. What could be causing this??
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The used amp, the wiring harness, defective speakers?Originally Posted by wilbanks51
........... but I had no sound coming from my radio and once again with your help, I purchased a used amp and now have sound from the radio.My problem now is with the key on and power off to the radio, I am getting static noise from my rear speakers. What could be causing this??
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Was that meant to be smart? Was only wondering if this was a common problem after removing, fixing and reinstalling!!