Convict1997
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- City, State
- Concord, NC
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1996 2wd XLT 4.0 OHV auto
Just installed an amp and sub using high level inputs since I have a factory stereo. The explorer is a 96 with a stock cd/cassette from a 2000. I have bypassed the factory amp. I tapped into the speaker signals for the new amp in the back by splicing into the factory amp bypass harness. The amp has a ground on the high level input harness that instructions say you may or may not need. If I connect this ground, I get no sound from any of the speakers. I disconnected the high level harness ground and everything works...until I get out. Sliding across the seat builds up static and I get a shock when I touch the door. As soon as this happens, all the speakers shut off. The amp and head unit still have power. Just no sound. If I unplug the high level harness from the amp, the stock speakers start working. Plug it back in and the sub works until I get shocked again. Wtf is this?