2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe Factory Sub Upgrade, JBL 8 inch.

If your looking to upgrade the factory subwoofer in a 2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe (GMT800) this post maybe helpful. Getting to the factory sub is fairly easy and goes as followed...The sub is located behind the rear panel on the driver side of the vehicle.  First remove the bottom trim, it is held in place with just clips.Then remove the upper...

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Orion Car Audio Sub Repair.

In most cases when a speaker isn't working properly you would think the speaker needs to be replaced. However that's not always the case, most the time you can actually repair the speaker for a significant amount cheaper. Don't be afraid to investigate the problem! This particular sub froze up after the owner hit a big bump while driving...

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Honda Accord Front Speaker Installation Tips.

If you're installing a pair of new door speakers in your 2003-2007 Honda Accord, you will probably have to use 1" speaker spacers to have the proper clearance for the windows to move up and down freely. Once the speaker is mounted, I recommend cutting off the thin plastic ring on the inside door panel to allow the door panel to...

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Classic Ford Map Light Repair.

If you have a classic Ford that has one of these "map lights" that is not working. Here is the common fix. First take a digital multi meter and make sure you have 12v at the main power wire under the map light. Once you confirm the power wire is ok and the actual light bulb is good, you can move on to this step. this little pin switch...

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Training a new car audio installer? This is a great tool!!

Thought I would share this awesome find!! I was recently looking for good content to go over with a new installer I am training and found this online. It's a free DC "Circuit Construction Kit". It allows you to add different components to the circuits your creating like multiple batteries, lights, switches, resistors....

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2003-2007 GM Vehicle Stereo Replacement Tips.

Are you looking to upgrade your factory car stereo with a advanced aftermarket car stereo? Or maybe you are installing one for someone. Is it going to be installed into a 2003-2007 GM vehicle? Silverado-Tahoe-Trailblazer-Suburban-Yukon-Jimmy-S10-Sierra Ect...Chances are these vehicles will be missing a very important wire behind the factory stereo,...

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2004-2009 Toyota Prius Quick Tip For Stereo Replacement.

If you are going to be taking on the task of replacing your car stereo in your 2004-2009 Toyota Prius, or maybe you are going to be installing an aftermarket car stereo for a customer in their 2004-2009 Prius. This is something you are gonna want to note. I have had several people contact me about problems they were having with their A/C...

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Portable Satellite Radio Installations, Mounting Locations?

If you or maybe your friend/customer are looking to add satellite radio to your vehicle, then a portable unit may be the best option. On most of the early 2000's vehicles, satellite radio was not a common feature to have on your OEM stereo. And if you did have the capability to add the feature, most the time the hardware is no long available,...

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