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Jun 19, 2015 | 12:05 PM

macjac69

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possible bad sound amp?

Sitting in parking lot listening to ipod thru aux port opened door to access door pocket and sound system went nuts. I now have a high pitch noise coming thru all speakers on all settings even with audio off......
Bad amp maybe?

Jun 19, 2015 | 12:15 PM

dlbuckls10

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Yes, your amp probably needs replacing. One of those dreaded issues that comes with no warnings.

Jun 19, 2015 | 12:21 PM

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Is there a thread on here on location of said amp and possible solutions?

Jun 19, 2015 | 02:33 PM

macjac69

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Originally Posted by macjac69

Is there a thread on here on location of said amp and possible solutions?

Found it....

Jun 19, 2015 | 02:54 PM

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There's a thread that contains the name of a company that does repairs at a reasonable rate. Good luck.

Jun 21, 2015 | 01:39 PM

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There's a thread that contains the name of a company that does repairs at a reasonable rate. Good luck.

These guys:

http://www.unitedradio.com/automotiv...manufacturing/ Usually a one day turnaround on repairs.

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Jun 23, 2015 | 11:26 AM

macjac69

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$725 for repair, yikes...... still in the pattern about this one.... meanwhile no radio.......:-/

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Jun 23, 2015 | 12:48 PM

CJITTY

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Yes, more than likely bad amp. This question along with many others can be found in the FAQ/DIY sticky thread located at the top of our 460/600 forum.

Here is the link to the FAQ main list of topics
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...iy-thread.html

Here are the existing amp threads in the FAQ. Please continue the discussion in one of those, thank you

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...rping-wtf.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...mp-repair.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ml#post8448432