3.2 Trouble Shooting

Symptom

Cause

No Power

Blown fuse in vehicle fuse

 

block.

No Power

Bad connection

Alternator noise is heard

Improper wiring creates a

(Changes with Engine RPM)

ground loop

You can hear music from

The Firmware on the iPod

the iPod but you cant con-

may not be updated.

trol it from the radio.

 

Radio is not recognizing

Bad cables or cables are

iPod2car interface

not connected properly

 

between converter box and

 

car radio

Radio is not recognizing

Wrong confi guration on the

iPod2car interface

interface

Radio is not recognizing

Yellow and black wires are

iPod2car interface

not connected to Constant

 

12V+ and Ground. (When

 

applicable)

iPod Audio is Low or

iPod2car interface is con-

Distorted

nected with an external CD

 

changer or other external

 

factory audio source

iPod is not charging

Yellow and black wires are

 

not connected to Constant

 

12V+ and Ground. (When

 

applicable)

Remedy

Replace fuse with same amp rating. If the fuse blows again, call tech support.

Check cable and wiring connection.

Install a Ground loop isola- tor or seek professional service from a local car audio shop.

Update the Firmware on the iPod. See section 1.2 of this manual.

Check connection and cables, push in fi rmly.

Select the right pconfi gu- ration for your car. (See section 1.5)

Please read wiring instruc- tions in chapter 2 of this manual and see if your car requires to connect the yellow and black cable to power and ground

Disconnect the factory external audio source.

Please read your vehicles section in this manual and see if your car requires to connect the yellow and black cable to power and ground

For consumer technical support call:

866-788-4237 in the US or 727-572-9255 ext.262 for international calls

Hours: 9:30 am-6:00 pm E.S.T. MON - FRI

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