Just a heads up if anyone's planning on installing a new deck. You may need a voltage regulator (http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...tId=2062599&cp) on a lot of aftermarket stereo's for our beloved new Stang. I wasn't aware that I needed it at first, and my new Kenwood would make a poping sound from my speakers when I turned on the stereo. Crutchfield gave me the answer I needed with the part listed above. It sounds strange, but it worked.

 

Yep, I had the same problem. I put that regulator in and no more pop, almost. Every once in a while, I get a lower pop after shutting off the car and opening the door while the stereo is still playing.

 

Hmmm, that's really strange. The excess voltage should travel to Ground since it's the path of least resistance. Where did you Ground the regulator to/did you ground it? I just used a pigtail with the ground wire coming off of the receiver and it's quiet (knock knock).

 

Just a reminder also, you should only use the regulator with factory amplifiers. Most aftermarket amps will NOT work with the regulator. They require 12v on the remote lead.

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