Rear speakers not working after new head unit install
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Rear speakers not working after new head unit install
I just installed a Clarion CZ-702 head unit with the Metra wiring harness on my 1991 LS400 and only the front tweeters work (front woofers and rears are silent). The unit powers on and seems to be fully functional otherwise. I switched between the 'normal', '2-way' and '3-way' setup options, all of them were still front sound only.
The stock system that I'm trying to replace is the Nak system which had all 4 speakers and sub in working condition before the install.
I pulled out a the entire CD changer system - which appear to be aftermarket way back in the day. This consisted of: CD changer on the trunk roof, with power and signal wires running along driver side of car to a CD control box that was loosely resting on top of the steering column just above the pedals, which led to a handheld controller (to select CD's). The 2 power wires were tapping into the 12v power and accessory (red and orange wires in the stock harness). I cut and insulated the ends of these as they are now dead ends.
Car is completely stock otherwise.
I am planning on installing my new speakers and sub/amp , but wanted to tackle this problem before I get into that.
I checked over my wiring and they are all color matched and in good condition.
I swapped in the factory Nak again and once again only plays through front tweeters.
What could be the problem?
The stock system that I'm trying to replace is the Nak system which had all 4 speakers and sub in working condition before the install.
I pulled out a the entire CD changer system - which appear to be aftermarket way back in the day. This consisted of: CD changer on the trunk roof, with power and signal wires running along driver side of car to a CD control box that was loosely resting on top of the steering column just above the pedals, which led to a handheld controller (to select CD's). The 2 power wires were tapping into the 12v power and accessory (red and orange wires in the stock harness). I cut and insulated the ends of these as they are now dead ends.
Car is completely stock otherwise.
I am planning on installing my new speakers and sub/amp , but wanted to tackle this problem before I get into that.
I checked over my wiring and they are all color matched and in good condition.
I swapped in the factory Nak again and once again only plays through front tweeters.
What could be the problem?
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I just installed a Clarion CZ-702 head unit with the Metra wiring harness on my 1991 LS400 and only the front tweeters work (front woofers and rears are silent). The unit powers on and seems to be fully functional otherwise. I switched between the 'normal', '2-way' and '3-way' setup options, all of them were still front sound only.
The stock system that I'm trying to replace is the Nak system which had all 4 speakers and sub in working condition before the install.
I pulled out a the entire CD changer system - which appear to be aftermarket way back in the day. This consisted of: CD changer on the trunk roof, with power and signal wires running along driver side of car to a CD control box that was loosely resting on top of the steering column just above the pedals, which led to a handheld controller (to select CD's). The 2 power wires were tapping into the 12v power and accessory (red and orange wires in the stock harness). I cut and insulated the ends of these as they are now dead ends.
Car is completely stock otherwise.
I am planning on installing my new speakers and sub/amp , but wanted to tackle this problem before I get into that.
I checked over my wiring and they are all color matched and in good condition.
I swapped in the factory Nak again and once again only plays through front tweeters.
What could be the problem?
The stock system that I'm trying to replace is the Nak system which had all 4 speakers and sub in working condition before the install.
I pulled out a the entire CD changer system - which appear to be aftermarket way back in the day. This consisted of: CD changer on the trunk roof, with power and signal wires running along driver side of car to a CD control box that was loosely resting on top of the steering column just above the pedals, which led to a handheld controller (to select CD's). The 2 power wires were tapping into the 12v power and accessory (red and orange wires in the stock harness). I cut and insulated the ends of these as they are now dead ends.
Car is completely stock otherwise.
I am planning on installing my new speakers and sub/amp , but wanted to tackle this problem before I get into that.
I checked over my wiring and they are all color matched and in good condition.
I swapped in the factory Nak again and once again only plays through front tweeters.
What could be the problem?
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I believe there is only one type of harness for this gen on ebay or amazon regardless of oem radio option. I'll just try installing all of the speakers and new sub+amp and see if that will do the trick
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Not true. My double DIN Kenwood DDX470 works great with the Nakamichi amp and all the original speakers in my 2000 LS400.
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Please stop posting inaccurate information on this forum as you have done over and over and over.
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Good choice How's it sound? I'm thinking about changing mine out soon. Front passenger speaker is starting to sound fuzzy sometimes and one of the rear ones is completely shot.
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