Problems Installing Avic-D3 and NEED HELP NOW...

***senfinger*** · 04-12-2008, 07:23 PM

Everything is working great but on AC-2 (Ignition switch) and cranked I hear a hissing noise through all of my speakers. I used the OEM AMP with Whiterice's RCA to D3 solution to use the stock amp. I have been working on this for 12 hours now. It still hisses even when I turn the radio off. The only time it doesn't is on AC-1 the amp still works and everything sounds the way I wish AC-2 and cranked would sound... PLEASE HELP if you have anything to add. I have re-wired everything twice.

Thanks,
Stephen

THERE WERE 2 PEOPLE ON THE MAIN WHITERICE MOD THREAD w/ the same issues and no fix came to light.
D.I.Y. the long-awaited amp integration harness by Whiterice!

***senfinger*** · 04-12-2008, 07:26 PM

I have installed the D3 in a STI and a Mustang GT w/a premium stereo utilizing the stock amps with no issues.

Thanks in advanced for any help!

***senfinger*** · 04-12-2008, 08:59 PM

Yep, so it only hisses when it's in the on position but not when it's running on accessory.

I may install a little switch in the little plastic piece that pops out under the dash radio piece to turn off and on the amp when I'm not listening or take it to best buy tomorrow. I was hoping to hear some guidance before taking it to the geek squad (Never had to do that) = P

OR no tweets or sub normal /amp bypass ikes...

ct20 · 04-12-2008, 09:11 PM

my advice would be to NOT take it to best buy...Too many horror stories for me to ever take anything there...this is just my opinion, maybe you know someone there. If not, my next piece of advice is to take it to a pro shop to have someone who knows what they are doing to have a look to see what the problem is. Not trying to be a smart a$$, just giving you advice on what I have seen/read.

***senfinger*** · 04-12-2008, 09:14 PM

Nope. I understand what your are saying; they twistie cap everything he he = P

***senfinger*** · 04-12-2008, 09:26 PM

Something just dawned on me lol would running the oem amp wire from a constant 12 instead of my current setup over the Avic-D3 Amp Remote Line make any difference in sound? (Since the D3 is impossible to completely turn off)

Just wondering trying to think of everything... Also, the sound doesn't go up and down from revving which leads me to believe the ground is more then good (On the chassis behind the radio)

Any ideas = P

***senfinger*** · 04-12-2008, 10:28 PM

1 hour bump! = P Any ideas>...

Anybody else with the Whiterice setup and 0 hissing issues?

Thanks!

***senfinger*** · 04-13-2008, 12:31 AM

Well... I'll wait till tomorrow- I'm done with it for tonight! Hopefully some night members can help me out and or give me some ideas- Thanks

***senfinger*** · 04-13-2008, 10:15 AM

I guess no one has any ideas... Looks like there is another person with the same issue above; even when going back to stock. I'm afraid this mod may have caused issues to the stock amp. About to head out and install the oem radio to see what happens.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrR10n

ok so i had an avic-d3 in my si and decided i didnt want it anymore so i put the factory stero back in...now the speakers it hiss a little when the engine is running or the ignition is in the second position. i had the same issue when the avic was installed but it was much worse. im no audio pro so does anyone have any ideas on how to fix it? thanks!

IIIII · 04-13-2008, 12:22 PM

i just installed the Pioneer Z2 on friday and i am also getting a hissing noise when in ac2 but nothing in ac1. And i am using whiterices rca speaker cable mod.

***senfinger*** · 04-13-2008, 12:50 PM

I talked with a guy a circuit city. Going in at 3 they are going to take a look at it. They said they should be able to fix it or make it less noticeable. The also are going to put in my steering wheel PAC SWI... YEAH...

Will update this post when I get back. Hope to hear some good news. It scares me when a 100 something people look and don't comment LOL who knows when dealing with a D3 on a Civic OEM Amp premium system they all are very different. (And I trust my track record of about 5-6 flawless installs) he he he.

***senfinger*** · 04-13-2008, 10:48 PM

Everything is good now!!! Circuit City put in a a small (Golf ball sized) ground loop insulator!!! Absolutely no hissing at all and 0000000 sound problems!!! So nothing is wrong with the OEM Amp from this mod it work perfect!!!

No issues and all speakers are firing! YEAH!!! lol

IIIII · 04-14-2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by senfinger

Everything is good now!!! Circuit City put in a a small (Golf ball sized) ground loop insulator!!! Absolutely no hissing at all and 0000000 sound problems!!! So nothing is wrong with the OEM Amp from this mod it work perfect!!!

No issues and all speakers are firing! YEAH!!! lol

can you give me more info on this? What model are they using and how is it installed? I need to get this done also.

ct20 · 04-14-2008, 09:49 AM

Glad they got everything taken care of...Sounds like the ground loop isolator did the trick...congrats...

***senfinger*** · 04-14-2008, 04:44 PM

It is their (Circuit City's) smallest ground loop isolator. (There are tons of different makes and models outside of CC.

Also... Please make sure that you have the same issues.

1) Whiterice's mod with a fact/oem amp
2) No buzzing on AC-1
3) Buzzing starts on AC-2
4) Buzzing doesn't whine when cranked and pressing down on the accel.

Should be the fix for the above issue! Mine is perfect and sounded badass on the way into work. So happy now = P

Let me know if you need anything else!

***senfinger*** · 04-14-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct20

Glad they got everything taken care of...Sounds like the ground loop isolator did the trick...congrats...

I know thanks! I was pissed until it was fixed that easy- Nothing like clear sound minus the hiss LOL

IIIII · 04-14-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by senfinger

It is their (Circuit City's) smallest ground loop isolator. (There are tons of different makes and models outside of CC.

Also... Please make sure that you have the same issues.

1) Whiterice's mod with a fact/oem amp
2) No buzzing on AC-1
3) Buzzing starts on AC-2
4) Buzzing doesn't whine when cranked and pressing down on the accel.

Should be the fix for the above issue! Mine is perfect and sounded badass on the way into work. So happy now = P

Let me know if you need anything else!

Yep, exact same issue....going to see about picking up the parts today. One more question did they install 2 Gound Loop Isolators? 1 for the front set of RCA's and 1 for the rear RCA's?

***senfinger*** · 04-14-2008, 05:00 PM

I believe they did both sets. I was watching like a hawk but more on a bad install/and or them scratching the inside of my car lol (I usually do all of my own work) lol = P

IIIII · 04-14-2008, 09:53 PM

IT WORKED!

Picked up 2 Tsunami Ground Loop Isolators from Circuit City 14.99 each, installed both and no more white noise/buzzing.....awesome. Now i dont have a headache when i get to my destination! And the sound is great now!

***senfinger*** · 04-14-2008, 11:04 PM

Awesome dude glad I could help some peeps out!!! = P

04-12-2008, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	Problems Installing Avic-D3 and NEED HELP NOW... Everything is working great but on AC-2 (Ignition switch) and cranked I hear a hissing noise through all of my speakers. I used the OEM AMP with Whiterice's RCA to D3 solution to use the stock amp. I have been working on this for 12 hours now. It still hisses even when I turn the radio off. The only time it doesn't is on AC-1 the amp still works and everything sounds the way I wish AC-2 and cranked would sound... PLEASE HELP if you have anything to add. I have re-wired everything twice. Thanks, Stephen THERE WERE 2 PEOPLE ON THE MAIN WHITERICE MOD THREAD w/ the same issues and no fix came to light. D.I.Y. the long-awaited amp integration harness by Whiterice! Last edited by senfinger; 04-12-2008 at 07:29 PM.

04-12-2008, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	I have installed the D3 in a STI and a Mustang GT w/a premium stereo utilizing the stock amps with no issues. Thanks in advanced for any help! Last edited by senfinger; 04-12-2008 at 07:37 PM.

04-12-2008, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	Yep, so it only hisses when it's in the on position but not when it's running on accessory. I may install a little switch in the little plastic piece that pops out under the dash radio piece to turn off and on the amp when I'm not listening or take it to best buy tomorrow. I was hoping to hear some guidance before taking it to the geek squad (Never had to do that) = P OR no tweets or sub normal /amp bypass ikes... Last edited by senfinger; 04-12-2008 at 09:03 PM.

04-13-2008, 12:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
IIIII Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i just installed the Pioneer Z2 on friday and i am also getting a hissing noise when in ac2 but nothing in ac1. And i am using whiterices rca speaker cable mod. Last edited by IIIII; 04-13-2008 at 12:26 PM.

04-13-2008, 12:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	I talked with a guy a circuit city. Going in at 3 they are going to take a look at it. They said they should be able to fix it or make it less noticeable. The also are going to put in my steering wheel PAC SWI... YEAH... Will update this post when I get back. Hope to hear some good news. It scares me when a 100 something people look and don't comment LOL who knows when dealing with a D3 on a Civic OEM Amp premium system they all are very different. (And I trust my track record of about 5-6 flawless installs) he he he. Last edited by senfinger; 04-13-2008 at 12:52 PM.

04-12-2008, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
ct20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 / 0%	my advice would be to NOT take it to best buy...Too many horror stories for me to ever take anything there...this is just my opinion, maybe you know someone there. If not, my next piece of advice is to take it to a pro shop to have someone who knows what they are doing to have a look to see what the problem is. Not trying to be a smart a$$, just giving you advice on what I have seen/read.

04-12-2008, 09:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	Nope. I understand what your are saying; they twistie cap everything he he = P

04-12-2008, 09:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	Something just dawned on me lol would running the oem amp wire from a constant 12 instead of my current setup over the Avic-D3 Amp Remote Line make any difference in sound? (Since the D3 is impossible to completely turn off) Just wondering trying to think of everything... Also, the sound doesn't go up and down from revving which leads me to believe the ground is more then good (On the chassis behind the radio) Any ideas = P

04-12-2008, 10:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	1 hour bump! = P Any ideas>... Anybody else with the Whiterice setup and 0 hissing issues? Thanks!

04-13-2008, 12:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	Well... I'll wait till tomorrow- I'm done with it for tonight! Hopefully some night members can help me out and or give me some ideas- Thanks

04-13-2008, 10:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	Everything is good now!!! Circuit City put in a a small (Golf ball sized) ground loop insulator!!! Absolutely no hissing at all and 0000000 sound problems!!! So nothing is wrong with the OEM Amp from this mod it work perfect!!! No issues and all speakers are firing! YEAH!!! lol

04-14-2008, 09:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
ct20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Glad they got everything taken care of...Sounds like the ground loop isolator did the trick...congrats...

04-14-2008, 04:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	It is their (Circuit City's) smallest ground loop isolator. (There are tons of different makes and models outside of CC. Also... Please make sure that you have the same issues. 1) Whiterice's mod with a fact/oem amp 2) No buzzing on AC-1 3) Buzzing starts on AC-2 4) Buzzing doesn't whine when cranked and pressing down on the accel. Should be the fix for the above issue! Mine is perfect and sounded badass on the way into work. So happy now = P Let me know if you need anything else!

04-14-2008, 05:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	I believe they did both sets. I was watching like a hawk but more on a bad install/and or them scratching the inside of my car lol (I usually do all of my own work) lol = P

04-14-2008, 09:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
IIIII Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 / 0%	IT WORKED! Picked up 2 Tsunami Ground Loop Isolators from Circuit City 14.99 each, installed both and no more white noise/buzzing.....awesome. Now i dont have a headache when i get to my destination! And the sound is great now!

04-14-2008, 11:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
*senfinger* ATL Squad# 24 \o/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,074 Stephen iTrader: 2 / 100%	Awesome dude glad I could help some peeps out!!! = P

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