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Car Stereo getting hot? [message #67451]

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:35

MusicJunkie
Messages: 14
Registered: April 2011

Chancellor

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?

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Re: Car Stereo getting hot? [message #67456 is a reply to message #67451]

Thu, 05 May 2011 20:03

Adveser
Messages: 434
Registered: July 2009
Location: USA

Illuminati (1st Degree)

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.

http://adveser.webs.com/

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Re: Car Stereo getting hot? [message #67458 is a reply to message #67456]

Thu, 05 May 2011 20:41

Wayne Parham
Messages: 18678
Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

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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