Audio Anti Theft

[jjgrizz73]

Hey guys, I recently replaced the carpet and under the passenger seat was a box. Im pretty sure it has to do with the audio system, I had to unplug the main coaxial cable from it and now my 1997 Eclipse won't start at all. The headlights and horn blow but then stop shortly after as if its cutting supply, the battery is brand new. I was wondering if you guys know about the codes and what I would have to do to get it running again. I have an aftermarket Alpine radio also.

 

[elfroggo]

Sounds more like you blew a fuse. Have you checked them?

 

[Xeiros]

Thats not the stock infinity amp? Thats where it's supposed to be.

 

[jjgrizz73]

Well for example, I try to start the car and it just clicks, I turn on the headlights and they turn on but they slowly fade and turn off. I thought it was the amp, but would unpluging that have an effect on the anti-theft??

 

[luvmygst]

Sounds like your battery is shot. That could be about the only reason for your headlights to fade out.

 

[jjgrizz73]

Well, it is a brand new battery, maybe a fuse is blown...I'm currently at college so I can't see the car one on one so I'm just trying to help my dad. Thanks for the answers guys, he did put a meter on the battery and it read 12volts but the car seems to be shuting off the power. He did have the amplifier disconnected for over an hour so I'm not sure if it set off the audio theft.

 

[Gregory]

Yea, that's the stock infinity amp, and disconnecting it would not cause this problem. Maybe you have a bad ground, but sounds just like the battery to me. A fuse wouldn't do this because the lights wouldn't come on at all. good luck

 

[jjgrizz73]

Thanks alot guys, I heard the voltage regulator is inside the alternator which I know isn't healthy. This might explain it and the fact that the battery is getting discharged. Any thoughts on this???

 

[jjgrizz73]

Yeah, the amp def. wouldn't cause the problem so first step is taking the new battery back for a new one, if that doesn't work I'll replace the alternator because I'm replacing it anyways. Thanks for the help guys