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98 Polo saloon audio issues

  • 19-06-2015 12:47pm
    #1
    Baron McBoomBoom
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭


    So I bought a 1998 Polo saloon on Wed. The factory cassette radio was in it and was code locked. I bought a pioneer stereo ( haven't exact model no on hand) and installed yesterday. Installation was fine, hooked the two harness' into the power cable, plugged in the ariel n off she went.

    The problem I'm having though is the sound is only coming from the left dash speaker. There are 6 in the car in total, 2 on dash, one in each front door and 2 in shelf on back window. Considering it's age it's quite possible the other 5 are just broken and as I said the original radio was codelocked so had no way of telling for sure if they were working

    I'm HOPING that it's just an issue with putting a new stereo in an old car that somehow it's all just being put through one speaker. Anyone know if this is the case? And if so how do I sort it out?

    Also is there an easy way for someone who knows very very little about electrics to check if the speakers are goosed without paying a mechanic or some such? Any and all help appreciated


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  • #2
    iamthemanwork
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭iamthemanwork


    Was the wiring to original radio a direct connection to the new one or did you have to alter it to fit new radio


  • #3
    Baron McBoomBoom
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Baron McBoomBoom


    iamthemanwork wrote: »
    Was the wiring to original radio a direct connection to the new one or did you have to alter it to fit new radio

    Original radio had 2 harness' plugged directly into back. New one had one socket and the wires that hooked into that was split into 2 other sockets that the original harness' clipped into if you get me. Sorry if explaination is bad. not very tech savvy. Will upload pics of setup once I get home this evening but it all looks like it's meant to fit together


  • #4
    iamthemanwork
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭iamthemanwork


    Check the balance and fader settings on the new radio....but most likely you just have faulty speakers


  • #5
    Baron McBoomBoom
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Baron McBoomBoom


    iamthemanwork wrote: »
    Check the balance and fader settings on the new radio....but most likely you just have faulty speakers

    Yeah checked them already. Cheers. Neighbours a mechanic, said he'll have a poke around this evening n see if he can sort it out


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