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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 03:34 PM
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Hello,
Today I installed a new head unit in my SG. I previously had a Sony DSX-200X and replaced that with a Sony MEX-GS610BT along with an updated version of the Hawg Wired universal radio adapter. I already had a Biketronics 4180 amp installed with speakers in the lowers. So essentially it was plug and play with the new head unit. The install went smooth and the radio started right up with no issues. So I put the fairing back on and took it for a ride around the block.


But now when I start the bike, I hear the speakers make a loud pop sound which did not happen before with the old unit. Also, when riding the speakers would make that loud pop sound and the head unit would essentially shut off and immediately come back on. Does anyone have any ideas on what could cause this? Thanks so much!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 04:22 PM
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just a guess but make sure you are using correct wire for remote power up, and right steering wheel wire for hawg wire control as far as I have experienced pop has always been ground / power issue.

how much better dose it sound with the new Sony and how much trouble tuning did you have ?
 
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^ this.

Try using the radio remote wire.
 
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Originally Posted by FLYINGBROKE
just a guess but make sure you are using correct wire for remote power up, and right steering wheel wire for hawg wire control as far as I have experienced pop has always been ground / power issue.

how much better dose it sound with the new Sony and how much trouble tuning did you have ?
It sounds good when working....my old system sounded good too but I wanted to go to Bluetooth. There is no tuning involved with that amp...just plug and play.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 06:19 PM
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Try using the radio remote wire.

Can you explain what you mean by this? I used the wire that was labeled REM (blue/white) to plug into the amp. I did have to extend the wire so I soldered it. Maybe it was a poor soldering job. Would that also cause the unit to re-boot itself every so often?
 
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Well, went out and removed the outer fairing and re-soldered the remote wire. I'm still getting the popping on start up??
 
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