Replace Stereo/headunit or update entire system

06Rinker270

That was when I plugged into the grey RCA.  When I plug into the correct RCA I get zero sound.  Looking like after all this I will just end up having to replace it.  Well if a anything positive comes form all this I gained a ton of knowledge about marine stereos form everyone and that is priceless.  I always like to try and fix something rather than to just toss it away and get new.  At some point you just gotta be smart and cut your losses.  One last attempt this weekend.

diggin2day1

That clarion radio would make an excellent anchor for your dingy!

06Rinker270

haha thats exactly what I am doing with it.  

jme097

Lmao @06Rinker270 you have way more patience than me brother. I can't believe you stuck with it this long!

Cableguy Greg

jme097 said:

Lmao @06Rinker270 you have way more patience than me brother. I can't believe you stuck with it this long!

In the beginning of the season, we all have patience and time to trouble shoot. Mid season, I would have ripped that thing out in a heartbeat.

06Rinker270

aint that the truth.  I have family and friend visits planned this summer.  A must have before they come.  

diggin2day1

Can you smash it into smithereens and take pictures for all of on this thread to enjoy?!?! Lol

06Rinker270

Haha oh no! Please don't tell me Iv annoyed all you that much with this problem!  One last shot these weekend so we'll see.

diggin2day1

You haven't annoyed anyone.... But when all else fails hit it with a hammer, if that don't fix it... Screw it, it was broke anyway!!

jme097

Hahahah

06Rinker270

I love hitting sh$t with a hammer...feels great.

jme097

Uh oh. Did you finally reach wits end? lol

06Rinker270

I still yet to smash the radio for you all but I will.  Replaced the unit and got everything to work...awesome.  But I am having issues with my amp keeping power and it's because of this this black box, what is it?

diggin2day1

That is a relay... The blue wire coming from the radio is the "amplifier turn-on lead"... Honestly, that is a ghetto-a$$ way of getting power to the amplifier. Should have a separate 6 or 8awg wire ran directly to battery(with fuse/breaker at battery). 

06Rinker270

Yes the blue wire is the one that keeps falling out and giving me trouble.  This set up is what was with my old system and I just plugged and played with the new clarion head unit.  I will rewire with new harness that came with new head unit.