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Car Stereo getting hot? [message #67451] Thu, 05 May 2011 17:35 Go to next message
MusicJunkie is currently offline  MusicJunkie
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My truck has the factory stereo in it but it is constantly running hot. I have burned my fingers going to turn the station. Does anyone have any idea what might cause this?
Re: Car Stereo getting hot? [message #67456 is a reply to message #67451] Thu, 05 May 2011 20:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Adveser is currently offline  Adveser
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It is possible that the dashboard does not have enough room to cool the unit.

You should take it to a mechanic (not a "car audio" shop) that specializes in electrical immediately to make sure it isn't a fire hazard.

It really sounds like a short, which generally emits infinite voltage (I think) and unpredictable AC current.

Go unplug the thing NOW.


Re: Car Stereo getting hot? [message #67458 is a reply to message #67456] Thu, 05 May 2011 20:41 Go to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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You might also swing by the dealership and compare it with another truck just like yours. I've noticed a lot of factory (and aftermarket units, for that matter) that just run hot. Some are disturbingly hot, if you asked me.

Then there's also the matter of sunlight heating. On a hot summer day, if you don't use a sun visor, sometimes the steering wheel will burn you when you get into a car that was parked in the sun.

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