Amplifier problems when it rains
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Amplifier problems when it rains
I've gone through a couple of original bose amp's already, and lately the last 2 have shorted out after a heavy rain (no sound, but head unit still works, with some popping/crackling in the speakers for a short time). I have an alpine x305 head unit.
I'm wondering what my options are. Can I re-route the wiring to cut out the old amp and run the sound through the head unit? Any thoughts will help. Thanks.
I'm wondering what my options are. Can I re-route the wiring to cut out the old amp and run the sound through the head unit? Any thoughts will help. Thanks.
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I suggest looking for the source of the problem. Is there a leak?
When I'm faced with complicated problems I look for the simplest-cheapest solution 1st.
For example: if the problem is a leak, fix the leak and/or cover the top of the amp.
As for re-routing the speakers to the HU. I don't think it is possible (someone should chime in) Bose speakers are low impendence and most aftermarket HU support 2,4,.... ohms.
Good luck
Faiz
When I'm faced with complicated problems I look for the simplest-cheapest solution 1st.
For example: if the problem is a leak, fix the leak and/or cover the top of the amp.
As for re-routing the speakers to the HU. I don't think it is possible (someone should chime in) Bose speakers are low impendence and most aftermarket HU support 2,4,.... ohms.
Good luck
Faiz
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As Solo wing recommends, check for water ingress first before going overboard with other stuff.
