stock head unit question
10-05-2012, 05:02 PM
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stock head unit question
I have a 2000 lariat with the stock am/fm/cassette/6 disk(or maybe it's 5?) changer. I just bought the truck, I'm still tinkering with it trying to find the things I need to fix or want to change. I discovered the other day that this device is apparently a speaker saver. It shuts down immediately as soon as it detects a load that may damage the speakers,and then comes right back on. It only does this past a certain volume level, which is around 1/3 power ( or less, if I crank the bass up to max). My 01 Mustang had a similar feature on the Mach 460 head unit,but it didn't shut down,it just wouldn't allow the volume to exceed a certain output. Is there any fix or work around for this, besides replacing the unit? So far, I like it, and with the cassette adapter for my MP3 player, I have the audio options covered. It's just that sometimes, you gotta play it louder than common sense advises, and unfortunately, common sense has manifest itself in the form of my stereo. Thanks, guys for any suggestions on this.
10-06-2012, 11:06 AM
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I have a 2000 lariat with the stock am/fm/cassette/6 disk(or maybe it's 5?) changer. I just bought the truck, I'm still tinkering with it trying to find the things I need to fix or want to change. I discovered the other day that this device is apparently a speaker saver. It shuts down immediately as soon as it detects a load that may damage the speakers,and then comes right back on. It only does this past a certain volume level, which is around 1/3 power ( or less, if I crank the bass up to max). My 01 Mustang had a similar feature on the Mach 460 head unit,but it didn't shut down,it just wouldn't allow the volume to exceed a certain output. Is there any fix or work around for this, besides replacing the unit? So far, I like it, and with the cassette adapter for my MP3 player, I have the audio options covered. It's just that sometimes, you gotta play it louder than common sense advises, and unfortunately, common sense has manifest itself in the form of my stereo. Thanks, guys for any suggestions on this.