That subaru has a serious Hazard light button.

I know RIGHT

You could mistake it for the start button.

How to access Airbag Brain?

It is probably part of the ECU located on the right hand side of the car under the kick panel.

you trying to reset the airbag light, or what is the intention?

Hey

I just installed a Kenwood DNX7100 and got everything to work except for the cd/dvd drive. When I put a disc in, it would say disc error. How would I go about fixing this? Thanks

any experience with this?

Pyle PLCM7700 7-Inch Window Suction Mount LCD Video Monitor with Universal Mount Rearview, Backup Color Camera and Distance Scale Lines

hey Fanat,

I actually have a question.

I just bought a used car, and it has a stock stereo in it, but as it is used, it may have had an aftermarket headunit before. I know it has stock door speakers. Anyhowl;

The problem is, while the car is off, and sitting, it will intermittantly make a popping noise, like a "power to the speaker, then non" bass hit. Something like once every 5 minutes. It is draining my car, so when I get in, it has a weak battery. :(

car is a 2006 porsche 911 Carrera S. Bad ground somewhere?

It sound like you should try a rest of the head unit. If that does not work it is time to call kenwood.

I have not, in my experience pyle just does not make things that hold up well. I would check out some of the neat screens they have at crutchfield. Or maybe even integrate one into your sun visor?

Hmm sounds either like you have a power gremlin and or your radio is draining a lot more power than it should. I think that car has a bose system. Either way the stock amps relay could be stick in the closed position allowing power to be drained while the car is off.

Fanat,
Nah, the Bose was a factory option, this one doesn't have it (thankfully). When I was uninstalling the Factory radio, I noticed pry marks on it from being removed (poorly) before. I imagine the owner before me had an aftermarket stereo in the car, and put the stock one in for resale. Anyhow, taking apart the center console, it appears the owner had spilled coffee into the radio, and was causing a grounding short, and thus the power drain. Replacing the stereo with my Kenwood Excelon DNX9140 did the trick. Looks great in the car too. :)

:inoutroflpuke::rofl2::eek2: That's good and crazy!

I was gonna say, when my PC was hit by a power surge it would pop the speakers every few seconds (even though it was powered off)... sounds like something was shorted out. Replacement is your best/only option.

I am currently working on a 3 day ISF full audio build.

Products:
JBL MS8
Hertz 6.5 Coaxial rears
Pioneer Stage 4 components running active
2 Audison LRx amps and a alpine PDX M12
2 Alpine Type R's
2nd Battery

I will break down the wiring diagram as best I can for future installers.

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http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0103.jpg

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Removing door panels
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http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0108.jpg

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Stock speakers vs aftermarket
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0114.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0115.jpg

Good amount of depth
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0122.jpg

Lines up with factory holes
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0123.jpg

Rear doors
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0125.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0127.jpg

Location behind the battery for 0 gauge
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http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0135.jpg

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Dyanamt trunk
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0138.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0142.jpg

Amps
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...1-06192206.jpg

Stock amp
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...1-06181311.jpg

Speaker wires ran
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0148.jpg

Inside door
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0150.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0151.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0152.jpg

"I did not do the dynamat owner did"
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0156.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0162.jpg

Factory wiring harnesses
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0163.jpg

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Solder and heat shrink connections
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0170.jpg

Rubber tape to wrap them all nice
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0173.jpg

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Rear seats out
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0177.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0179.jpg

Battery ground upgrade
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0183.jpg

Factory mid location now home to tweeter. Not pretty but very strong. Gorilla epoxy
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0184.jpg

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Sub wiring
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0188.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0189.jpg

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Subs ready
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0193.jpg

Most cables ran for tomorrow
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MS8 home
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0195.jpg

Ok got the owner to send me the pics, have some more to come so please be patient!!!

Trimmed the battery terminal cover to allow for the power wire to come out.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0209.jpg

Work in progress pics of the power wire wake up wire and so on.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0210.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0212.jpg

Organizing all the wires, zip tied every 6 inches or so. The two grommets towards the top of the rear seats provide great locations to run wires. NOTE make sure to cover them with some kind ot rubber rap and or shielding.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0213.jpg

Labeled all the outputs for the amps as for quick reference.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0214.jpg

Battery grounded, made sure there was no resistance for this ground.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0217.jpg

Amps installed on new rack
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0224.jpg

Owner wanted easy access to his bass knob and radar
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0221.jpg

Wiring up all the power wires!!
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...F/IMG_0225.jpg

saa-wheat

Great work Matt, not that I am surprised to see it ;) I am really looking forward to phase 2 of my own setup! I will be certain to take lots of pics this time..I promise! lol :) Also.. great avatar pic ;)

Thanks guys, he will be back for some fine tuning and some clean up. We got done at 12:30 Monday morning so I was beat.

cookzmonster looking forward to seeing you soon buddy. :tup:

Bump to spring!!!

New website as well

bigAudioFanatic.com

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can u give me the outline of that amp mount for the 370z?? looks real good!

Can not remember off the top of my head. I know I measured the width of the opening and subtracted about a 1/2 inch

thanks... but by the look of that pic... dont think my amps will fit like that... due to the JL jx360/4 and 500/1 slash 2 are bigger....

I visited Matt over the weekend to have my Kenwood double DIN installed, as well as JL component speakers for my 370. The job was done in a few hours and I left very happy that I decided to hit him up instead of a local stereo shop. Matt's prices are fair and on top of that, he's a personable guy that knows his stuff. I'll be giving him my repeat business for future projects. :tup:

Here is the install. Came out very nice IMO

http://oi44.tinypic.com/5p21ae.jpg

Thanks man hope your enjoying it.

installed a double DIN DVD/Garmin unit in the Porsche and mounted the antenna as well as bluetooth mic. Yay for lilaudiofanat(me).

What Kenwood unit is this? Is the bezel OEM? I really like the fit.

Forget the model but it is the OEM face plate.

Another 370z this one was revisited for upgrades

Custom speaker pods

Made the rings
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/DSC00137.jpg

Pulled the carpet off the panels
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http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/DSC00136.jpg

Started finding the right angle to mout the rings.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/DSC00138.jpg

Starting to epoxy the supports
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/DSC00139.jpg

So far
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/DSC00140.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/DSC00141.jpg

Wrapped
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/DSC00168.jpg

First layer of resin
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/DSC00169.jpg


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Will be installed a little later. I stuffed a little bit of poly fill to help keep vibration down. Keep in mind that I am by no means an expert and wrapping fabric!!! I know there is a bit of overlay behind the speaker.

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-03125253.jpg

Last year I worked on a members z and put the fallowing in:

Kenwood 9980 head unit
JBL MS8
Hertz Mile speakers
Hertz sub
Audison 5.1K amp

The owner wanted even more sound so I came back this week to do "stage 2"

You have already seen this thread for the speaker pods I made.


Now he is the rest.

Added:

Focal FPS 21160 amp
Hertz Hi-Energy coaxial speakers"rears"
Kinetick KHC140 battery
Kicker 0 gauge battery
Stinger fans

Second battery added checking charging.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-03191602.jpg

Because there are two amps and fans, I decided to run a relay coming off the remote output of the MS8.

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-03191613.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-04121730.jpg

Few pictures of the amps and powered on.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-04173628.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-04142355.jpg

Beauty panel

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-05145641.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-05161222.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-05171522.jpg

Wires are all organized.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-05175456.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-05175520.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-06190210.jpg

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http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-06220354.jpg

Bump for warm weather.

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Past 2 days were phenomenal

OH YA!!! :happydance: