ok guys...I have a problem. This happened for the first time today but it happened three different times.

Basically....my speakers shorted out...I heard a little crackling sound and then the only thing that was working was my sub. I could hear muffled bass sounds out of the sub but there was nothing coming out of any of my speakers. Then within a few minutes the problem fixed itself and everything sounded back to normal. Whats the probable cause of this and how should I fix it? (I have NO experience with installation of car audio stuff...so I need a dumbed down version)

 

Here's my comment(s) assuming an amp is wired into your system. You've more than likely got a loose (or bad) connection between the amp and your headunit. I have no idea what headunit you have and how it is connected to your amp (high or low level connections?), so I don't know what to specifically tell you to look for. If you can post more details about your system, maybe I (or other members) can better diagnose your problem.

-Mike-

 

ok....

I have an Alpine 9815 HU.....yes, I have an MTX amp. Not sure about many of the specifics as I went with the free professional installation from the store I purchased them with. Im pretty sure they use monster cables...cant be sure though.

 

Given your setup, you'll have a set of RCA patch cables (low level connection) running from the headunit to the amp. Something could be hokey with this connection, but I'd bet the problem is somewhere else. Check the connections none the less, you'll at least eliminate this as the problem. How many channels is your amp, and how many speakers are you powering with it?

You know, come to think of it, if you had your system 'professionally' installed, why not take it back to them and have them run down the problem. If they have a sense of pride in their work, they'll be glad to take care of it for you.

-Mike-

 

I agree with bigdeal. I would take it back to your installer and let them look for a loose connection somewhere. If it was a short on a ground wire or power wire somewhere, you would probably lose power completely.

 

I also will have to agree with BigDeal on this one. Take it back to where you had it installed and let them look at it.

Every shop that I ever worked for had lifetime warranty on installation. So it should not even cost you anything to have them investigate and find the trouble. However, from that same stanpoint if the trouble is intermittent than they may have problems tracking down the cause so try to get it to the shop while it has the problem if at all possible.