Weird Stereo Install Issue

My wife gave me a new bluetooth stereo to replace the broken Clarion that was in the boat when we purchased it. The new stereo is by Boss Audio. Nothing fancy since I don't have a tower. We really just wanted some music when we're cruising slowly and stopped to swim.

Here's the issue: when the motor is running and the stereo is on, the Perfect Pass will cycle and beep constantly. It's like it is turning off and back on each time. When I look at the volt meter, it seems to be fluctuating all over the place. The stereo sounds good though even when this is happening. When the motor is off, the stereo plays fine and we enjoy it! No annoying beeps!

The installer hooked this up so the stereo can be turned on when the ignition switch is pushed to on. Should it be on an accessory switch? If so, which one? I'm not familiar with them other than #1 turns on my 12V plug port.

Is that a huge job? Something the stereo installer can do for me or does it require a "boat guy"? If there is structural parts that must be removed then I doubt he can do it.

OK! Thanks!

8122pbrainard wrote: SteveHookEm wrote: Is that a huge job? . Check the FAQ thread in the maintenance section. There are multiple links to the up grade feed to the dash. Who installed the sound system?

It was installed by a car audio installer in Houston called Maximum Audio. They have done many boats before and are a WetSounds authorized dealer.

I'll look at the FAQ. Thanks!

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