weird stock radio problem - Honda Prelude Forum

97lude_sh · 10-05-2011, 09:13 AM

Hello preludeonline! I guess first off i should say I am the proud new owner of quite possibly the best kept 1997 car i have ever seen. The car has only 30,700 miles on it and is in perfect condition. (Will post pics when I am not at work

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To the actual purpose of the post tho....

I have noticed my head unit doesn't like to put out any sound first thing in the morning. The unit itself turns on, spins CD's and ( other than the lack of sound ) seems to function properly.

I can hear the passenger door speakers pop when the radio powers on, but none of the other speakers make any noises.

The part that gets me is when I leave from work to go home around 5 the radio kicks on fine. I tried searching around on the forum but couldnt find anything quite like the problem I am getting.

To clarify the system is completely stock... probably good to know that .

usmcmarc · 10-05-2011, 10:17 AM

WOW! that like 2K a year in mileage. Title reflects actual mileage and carfax? If so..you got a great car then.

As for the radio...check to see if the speakers are stock or if they have been replaced. Maybe a wire got pinched somewhere...if one speaker wire gets grounded..the whole system wont work. Maybe after the car warms up during the day, the short goes away.

97lude_sh · 10-05-2011, 02:43 PM

Everything checked out the thing is legit. I was completely speechless when I saw it in person. I've got service records from (what i assume) was the first 3000 oil change/check up onward. Right before the original owner traded it in he got everything serviced that honda recommends (im assuming because it was a crazy long list haha).

I would be Very surprised if the speakers were replaced but it its good to know that one short messes the whole thing up. I was worried it was something head unit related. I appreicate your help marc!