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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tspencerVA, May 20, 2019.

  1. May 20, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    tspencerVA

    tspencerVA [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2017 TRD OR DCSB
    TRD Pro Grill, ARE CX HD shell, step bars, Wet Okole, Husky Liners
    At a compete loss here on an odd electrical problem that I was going to pose to the TW community for any leads on a solution.

    COMPONENTS AT PLAY:
    - Hella Supertone horn wired directly to battery with fuse block and relay. Relay is attached to the OEM horn wire
    - Hella Sharptone horn wired using OEM wiring

    - JVC headunit
    - Kicker Hideaway powered sub

    ISSUE:
    - When the Supertone horn is blown for more than just a "tap" then the JVC headunit will instantly increase to MAX volume with heavy, low frequency disturbances
    **Does NOT happen if the Kicker powered sub is not powered on/disconnected
    **Does NOT happen if the Sharptone horn is the only horn in use

    Issue appears to be interplay between the Supertone horn and the subwoofer.

    I have checked all grounds and took the steps to ground all components directly to the battery and each ground combination I attempt returns the exact same results.

    QUESTION:
    Does this still sound like a bad ground issue or a bad Hella horn? (ordered a new Hella horn already to test but not there yet)
     

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