What would cause a car stereo to cut in and out?
A break or crimp in the speaker wiring, often where it passes into a door, can cause the sound to cut off entirely. The problem could also be a bad amplifier or bad wiring to the amplifier. If everything else checks out, the head unit itself may have failed.
Why does my radio come on but no sound?
Possible Cause: Radio volume is down or radio is muted. Each speaker needs its own positive and negative connection from the radio. Shorted or grounded speaker wires or speaker terminals.
What kind of stereo does a Subaru Forester have?
The Forester’s stereo system evolved a bit over the years, but the basic set-up involved either a standard single-DIN (2″ tall) one-disc AM/FM/CD radio or an optional double-DIN (4″ tall) in-dash 6-CD changer. Later models added an aux input. The stock radios also included the NOAA weather band — a wonderfully handy Subaru kind of touch.
Where are the speakers located on a forester?
Turn the ignition to the ON position and press the Override Button at the same time. The Forester has speakers in the front and rear doors. Depending on how it was optioned, it might also have tweeters in the sail panels and a subwoofer in the cargo area. All of them could probably stand to be replaced by now.
Where are the brackets on a Subaru Forester?
The factory brackets hold the radio and storage pocket in place (Crutchfield Research Photo) Illustrated, step-by-step dash disassembly instructions can be found in the Crutchfield MasterSheet that’s included free with your stereo purchase.
Where is the climate control cable on a Subaru Forester?
Press the metal clip under the passenger’s side knee panel to release the vent control cable. Press the small white plastic clip at the end to release the cable; then do the same to the temperature control cable under the driver’s side knee panel. If you have automatic climate control, you’ll deal with those cables in a moment.