Weird Stereo Install Issue
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 1:18am
Topic: Weird Stereo Install Issue
Posted By: SteveHookEm
Subject: Weird Stereo Install Issue
Date Posted: September-11-2015 at 1:14pm
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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. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7890" rel="nofollow - My 95 Ski Nautique Diary |
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Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: September-11-2015 at 1:24pm
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its is definitely a low voltage issue cause by an insufficient feed to the dash from the battery. The perfect pass is very voltage sensitive, and it draws a fair amount of current. The best solution is to replace the wiring feeding your ignition switch with something larger and with a direct connection to the battery. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: SteveHookEm
Date Posted: September-11-2015 at 1:29pm
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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. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7890" rel="nofollow - My 95 Ski Nautique Diary |
Posted By: Blamey
Date Posted: September-11-2015 at 1:52pm
| It's just running a better cable from the battery to the dash, shouldn't be too difficult. |
Posted By: SteveHookEm
Date Posted: September-11-2015 at 2:07pm
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OK! Thanks! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7890" rel="nofollow - My 95 Ski Nautique Diary |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-11-2015 at 9:36pm
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? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
SteveHookEm wrote:Posted By: SteveHookEm
Date Posted: September-11-2015 at 11:41pm
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! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7890" rel="nofollow - My 95 Ski Nautique Diary |
Posted By: SteveHookEm
Date Posted: September-11-2015 at 11:46pm
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Silly question: where is the FAQ thread in the maintenance section? I can't find that! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7890" rel="nofollow - My 95 Ski Nautique Diary |
Posted By: geecee
Date Posted: September-12-2015 at 5:00am
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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27356&title=ccf-faq" rel="nofollow - FAQ ------------- 1983 Ski Nautique '2001' -Chev 350 Mercruiser -Custom Wake Tower -Custom Interior |
Posted By: SteveHookEm
Date Posted: September-15-2015 at 1:50pm
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OK, I ran a new 8 gauge wire from the battery to the ignition. It had a 10 gauge on it. I wanted to run a 4 gauge but the connectors on the dash would not fit that size wire with other items also connecting. I'll see this Friday if it fixed the issue. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7890" rel="nofollow - My 95 Ski Nautique Diary |