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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Rxmxsh, Apr 16, 2007.

  1. Rxmxsh

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    Hey Guys and Gals,

    I had CC install a Bazooka 8100 today, and it sounds great! Much better than I thought, but of course nothing near the 1400w stereo I setup in my old car. :p My wife and I ran to the grocery just bit ago and I had the sound level at 10. The sub didn't kick in until sound level 16, and turn off again at sound level 14... Is that normal? I don't have the manual, and I intend on researching more, but I figured I'd ask around here first, since Prius folk around here seems to love the bazooka tube setup. :D

    Oh - I plan on getting the remote gain control for it, and I wonder if that will fix it?
     
    #1 Rxmxsh, Apr 16, 2007
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    Sorry, can't remember all the changes in features from my '04-'07, but do you have ASL (auto sound leveling)? Perhaps that influenced the kick-in/kick-out of the bass if you were fiddling with the sound level while moving.

    And do post pics and what your costs ended up being.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Apr 16 2007, 05:49 AM) [snapback]423916[/snapback]</div>
    If I do, I can NOT find these feature anywhere. I have a base model, so I don't think I have that feature...
     
    #3 Rxmxsh, Apr 16, 2007
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    No one? No one has had this experience?
     
    #4 Rxmxsh, Apr 17, 2007
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    Sounds like it could be a loose connection somewhere. If the sub isn't shutting off, check your audio connections.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Presto @ Apr 17 2007, 08:52 AM) [snapback]424650[/snapback]</div>
    No - the amp shuts of. It's on the auto on feature, but it doesn't seem to be any consistent level of audio now. i think it may just depend on the song type what is being pushed to the sub/amp.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rxmxsh @ Apr 17 2007, 08:55 AM) [snapback]424654[/snapback]</div>

    So it shuts the amp off every so often? I'd check the accessory power line or it may just be a grounding issue. Where is your ground point? It may not be getting full metal/metal contact with the connection point.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rxmxsh @ Apr 17 2007, 08:55 AM) [snapback]424654[/snapback]</div>
    Can you utilize a separate power on/off signal and not use the auto-on feature?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rxmxsh @ Apr 17 2007, 08:55 AM) [snapback]424654[/snapback]</div>

    Tap the constant power line. It sounds like they tapped the remote line instead.
     
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    All fixed. They didn't use the bazooka wiring so it had to be wired differently. The guy was new and didn't know....
     
    #10 Rxmxsh, Apr 17, 2007
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