I know my problem has like 50 different starting points without being able to look at it. But I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me out with my problem. Long story short, I bought the N2 at Best Buy because of the killer deal I got on it. I had them install it which I was quite weary of, but the guy that did the install sounded like he knew what he was doing. He used the factory amp and used a amp converter to hook the amp to the new unit. I thought everything was fine and dandy, but have come to realize that the 'subs' behind the seats don't work anymore. I have tried to play with the settings on the unit, but aren't completely familiar with all the equalizer settings on the unit...and the instructions aren't much help. I also don't know if it was an install problem either. Before I started taking my car apart, or have BB do it, I am weary of having them do it again. I was wondering if anyone with the unit had any suggestions on where to start. Like I said, I know there could be 50 different answers to that, I just thought I would try first. Thanks.

 

Have you adjusted the settings in the unit's GUI? For my avh-p7500dvd which is very similar to the N2, there is a screen to turn speakers on and off and another to adjust crossover points. It could easily be that they are currently turned off. If that doesn't help, then it would have to be a wire connection issue.

 

I'm pretty sure your installer needs to hook the subs up where the rear speakers would be hooked up. I also had mine installed by a BB installer (not at best buy). My installer did not want to attempt to find and hook up the wire that goes to the headlamp switch (that tells what display to use). I might attempt it myself but its not that big of a deal.

My advice, don't mess with it unless you know what you are doing. Take it back to best buy and tell them to fix it.

 

Well I tried looking for the answers to the problem on my own and had no luck, so I went back to Best Buy and told them of my problem. They told me that I can no longer use the subs because they are only rated for like 15 watts, and that the unit will blow the speakers as soon as sound is sent to them. So that basically makes the speakers useless with the N2. Is this true, or are they telling me this just so they don't have to do extra work to figure out the problem? Thanks for your guys help.

 

That is total BS! My subs sound great with the AVIC-N2. Do a search and try to find a thread that was posted over a year ago that has detailed instructions on the N2 install. Print it out and take it to the manager of the Best Buy. Tell him to follow the instructions exactly.

Good Luck

 

OK, I'm not as lazy as I thought I was. Here is a link to the thread, read post #8.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...highlight=AVIC

 

I cannot help you with the problem you are having, but can offer some advice. Never have any electronic equipment installed by Best Buy, Circuit City or any chain store. I have had a number of problems with Circuit City and Best Buy installations. I always use a reputable custom installer, it costs more but is well worth it in the long run. I had a 1997 Sebring JXi and had a Viper alarm installed by Circuit City, they screwed the installation up. Long story short after 5 months of taking the car back and forth (sometimes towed because the car would not start) I got fed up and went to a custom installer and had the unit reinstalled. The alarm cost me $849.00, and the reinstallation and to fix all the wiring that was cut in error cost another $300.00. I had to take Circuit City to small claims court and they had to pay the $300.00 reinstallation charge + $250.00 for expenses...

 

LOL,

Circuit Shitty & Worst Buys!

The manufacture advertises te unit at 45w x 4, in reality it is about 16w x 4.
Anyone with a AVIC-N2 and wants the by pass method to watch DVDs while driving so your "passenger" can watch send me a IM.

Regards,

PS. Before you let an installer work on your vehicle find out what and how much experience they have. There are reasons you pay custom shops money for installs, and no installation fees at Worst Buys. ROFLMAO