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Popping when turning on aftermarket headunit

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AmBo

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my first headunit i had did this and i was told how to fix it. I had to solder something into the amp turnon line or something? Anyone have any ideas?
 
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I believe you can wire up a relay for delayed turn-on of the amp.
 

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I think it was like a 5a something or another that you wire in...let me check the sound section
 

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Got it: 1k or 1.5k resistor on the amp turn on wire. thanks!
 

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I see you are working on your replacement setup. Got anything special planned?
 

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Mossberg said:
I see you are working on your replacement setup. Got anything special planned?
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nothing special at all bro just trying to get it back up and all set
 
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Most new Amps should prevent that POP on turn on.
 

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hence why my 8 year old Mach amps do not
 
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