Lucky45 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 So I had Best Buy install a Pioneer 4100 NEX last week in my 2013 Malibu LS (sh*ttly monochrome display, no factory amp). Had many, many issues with the install but the biggest is a popping sound from the left front speaker when starting the car. Noticed it sometimes happens when the factory chime comes on but its random. After seven return visits to a few different Best Buys around Las Vegas they couldn't figure it out. I got a refund for the install but that doesn't help with the issue. Found a shop that was willing to try and diagnose the problem for 80$ but offer no guarantees they can. So with all that said is anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate the input. Here's whats installed: Pioneer AVH-4100NEX Axxess AX-ADBOX2 Interface Module Axxess ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Control Adapter Axxess AX-ADGM04 Interface Harness Metra 95-3314G Dash Kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Covert_Death Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 its a short somewhere. I'd almost guarantee it. Check the grounding wire for the HU as well as speaker wires, make sure they are well insulated. If you can. Pull the HU and take some pictures of the wiring (if possible. I know sometimes the wiring is tight). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NSCRDV Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Also, make sure the firmware is current - I just installed my 4100, it had a manufacture date of Feb 2015, but still had 1.0.0 firmware. 1.0.3 is current. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky45 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Also, make sure the firmware is current - I just installed my 4100, it had a manufacture date of Feb 2015, but still had 1.0.0 firmware. 1.0.3 is current.First thing I did was the update. I got an appointment tomorrow with another installer - I'll update the post after they're done. It's probably something simple too lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingoftypos Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 They actually went back to having non-factly amps? Thats interesting. Question though, what is the screenshot? KOT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EditorDZ Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Question though, what is the screenshot? KOT Android Auto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky45 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 its a short somewhere. I'd almost guarantee it. Check the grounding wire for the HU as well as speaker wires, make sure they are well insulated. If you can. Pull the HU and take some pictures of the wiring (if possible. I know sometimes the wiring is tight). Was the Axxess AX-ADBOX2. Tried three of them and all had the same issue. Switched to the PAC RP5-GM31 and the issue is gone... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky45 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 its a short somewhere. I'd almost guarantee it. Check the grounding wire for the HU as well as speaker wires, make sure they are well insulated. If you can. Pull the HU and take some pictures of the wiring (if possible. I know sometimes the wiring is tight). Was the Axxess AX-ADBOX2. Tried three of them and all had the same issue. Switched to the PAC RP5-GM31 and the issue is gone... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZomBGreaseMnky Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I was going to say it sounds like your harness might be bad, with the newer cars it makes a huge difference. Once you replaced it to the other harness it was fine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZomBGreaseMnky Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I was going to say it sounds like your harness might be bad, with the newer cars it makes a huge difference. Once you replaced it to the other harness it was fine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montro25 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 So I had Best Buy install a Pioneer 4100 NEX last week in my 2013 Malibu LS (sh*ttly monochrome display, no factory amp). Had many, many issues with the install but the biggest is a popping sound from the left front speaker when starting the car. Noticed it sometimes happens when the factory chime comes on but its random. After seven return visits to a few different Best Buys around Las Vegas they couldn't figure it out. I got a refund for the install but that doesn't help with the issue. Found a shop that was willing to try and diagnose the problem for 80$ but offer no guarantees they can. So with all that said is anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate the input. Here's whats installed: Pioneer AVH-4100NEX Axxess AX-ADBOX2 Interface Module Axxess ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Control Adapter Axxess AX-ADGM04 Interface Harness Metra 95-3314G Dash Kit What phone are you using? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky45 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I was going to say it sounds like your harness might be bad, with the newer cars it makes a huge difference. Once you replaced it to the other harness it was fine? Yes - been about a week now with no issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky45 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 What phone are you using? Nexus 6 - stock rooted. I'm always jumping on the latest and greatest devices but with all the compatibility issues it looks like I'll be stuck with the Nexus for awhile... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sbollin Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just installed in my car yesterday. Every time I start the car I get Bluetooth pairing request screen that pops up. Do you get that also? I get that along with a warning screen. I have to click OK to get past it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kcdc Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 These metra units require a very solid connection. I would check to see if they even soldered them to the appropriate wires. More often than not they just crimp or twist them. Metra units always need to be soldered... I also agree that this could be exposed wire shorting somewhere. Not a fun thing to diagnose, so have them check all of your Metra units connections first as that will be easier.. and cheaper if that ends up being the issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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