I didn't want to see this I just bought a Fusion for mine. Hope it holds up.
Another Fusion Stereo Install
Using grant22's great idea of the Fusion install in this thread http://www.rzrforums.net/lighting-stereo-electrical/33949-my-new-fusion-stereo.html I decided to pretty much copy his install. I found the newer version of the Fusion head unit on ebay and was able to get it for $225 which I thought was a pretty good deal. It really pushes the two 6 inch speakers in the polaris pods. A lot louder than my last setup of just the amp straight to the iPod.
And another good thing I found out last night is that my iPhone 4 works great in the unit. It reads the album and artist lists and everything. I was very impressed with the final product. The darker features of the newer model looks awesome with the LE.
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And another good thing I found out last night is that my iPhone 4 works great in the unit. It reads the album and artist lists and everything. I was very impressed with the final product. The darker features of the newer model looks awesome with the LE.
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On a good note they have a warranty. I sent mine in with good initial communication from Fusion. I have read that you should put some sort of voltage regulator on the deck. Not sure what one yet but when I find out I will post.I didn't want to see this I just bought a Fusion for mine. Hope it holds up.
If I didn't like the deck so much I wouldn't even mess with it but I really like the functionality of it....which doesn't mean much when it breaks!
I've been really happy with my Jensen HU.And recommendations other than the typical Marine deck?
I have a friend with that Jensen head unit. It seems to work out good for him. If getting the Fusion deck fixed does not work out I might go that rout.
Stprzr, well congrats on that stereo rig, it definitely looks nicer than the older one.
Sorry to hear about the power/blown issue. I heard what battery you are using may have something to do with it (optima I think).
I've had mine in for at least 50 hours of run time with no problems. It may have to do with the power source or power lead you are using. If you need, I'll look when I get home to see what lead I'm using for my stereo.
Sorry to hear about the power/blown issue. I heard what battery you are using may have something to do with it (optima I think).
I've had mine in for at least 50 hours of run time with no problems. It may have to do with the power source or power lead you are using. If you need, I'll look when I get home to see what lead I'm using for my stereo.
That would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. My battery set up is stock and the deck is connected up directly to the battery but does shut off with the key.Stprzr, well congrats on that stereo rig, it definitely looks nicer than the older one.
Sorry to hear about the power/blown issue. I heard what battery you are using may have something to do with it (optima I think).
I've had mine in for at least 50 hours of run time with no problems. It may have to do with the power source or power lead you are using. If you need, I'll look when I get home to see what lead I'm using for my stereo.
using SSV pods and Amp with Rockford-Fosgate Sub and front speakers all marine grade. No head unit just my MP3 phone... It rocks and everyone loves the crisp tight bass and clear sounds... This is on my XP...
That might be the issue dude. I get home tomorrow. Pm me tomorrow or the next day to remind me.That would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. My battery set up is stock and the deck is connected up directly to the battery but does shut off with the key.Stprzr, well congrats on that stereo rig, it definitely looks nicer than the older one.
Sorry to hear about the power/blown issue. I heard what battery you are using may have something to do with it (optima I think).
I've had mine in for at least 50 hours of run time with no problems. It may have to do with the power source or power lead you are using. If you need, I'll look when I get home to see what lead I'm using for my stereo.
Mine is also Keyed on/off, but it was a hot lead already in place. Did yu actually run a wire or did you use something that was existing under the dash?
The ground goes all the way back but I think the power splices into something under the deck. Probably the accessory plug.That might be the issue dude. I get home tomorrow. Pm me tomorrow or the next day to remind me.That would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. My battery set up is stock and the deck is connected up directly to the battery but does shut off with the key.Stprzr, well congrats on that stereo rig, it definitely looks nicer than the older one.
Sorry to hear about the power/blown issue. I heard what battery you are using may have something to do with it (optima I think).
I've had mine in for at least 50 hours of run time with no problems. It may have to do with the power source or power lead you are using. If you need, I'll look when I get home to see what lead I'm using for my stereo.
Mine is also Keyed on/off, but it was a hot lead already in place. Did yu actually run a wire or did you use something that was existing under the dash?
Also, is it a fused line?
I'll look closer at mine, but if I remember correctly, there were a couple choices for hot leads and the local installer told me which one to use. I haven't had any problems.
At least for now yours looks seriously cool (as opposed to the disco balls everyone else buys) :hihi:
Also, did you need to ground all the way back? Why not on an underdash frame member?
I'll look closer at mine, but if I remember correctly, there were a couple choices for hot leads and the local installer told me which one to use. I haven't had any problems.
At least for now yours looks seriously cool (as opposed to the disco balls everyone else buys) :hihi:
Also, did you need to ground all the way back? Why not on an underdash frame member?
Thanks, I like the clean look too. That is why I want to stick with it. I didn't install (local stereo shop) it so I don't know why they went all the way back but it is a fused line. But it didn't blow the fuse when my HU took a dump. Maybe its to big of fuse. I think it was a 25amp....maybe 20.
One last question, did you talk to your installer and ask wtf?Thanks, I like the clean look too. That is why I want to stick with it. I didn't install (local stereo shop) it so I don't know why they went all the way back but it is a fused line. But it didn't blow the fuse when my HU took a dump. Maybe its to big of fuse. I think it was a 25amp....maybe 20.
No because researching this issue online and there were many instances I found that were identical. More in the boating world but all the same symptoms. I traced the power into the unit and it stops in the circuit board.
I supplied all the hardware to the Stereo Shop. They just installed it. I would of liked to have installed the HU but it was a rush before a trip last year.
I supplied all the hardware to the Stereo Shop. They just installed it. I would of liked to have installed the HU but it was a rush before a trip last year.
You might at least talk it up with them, maybe ask them at least how to prevent this once you re-install it. You might ask Fusion the same thing, too.
Like I said before, please PM me tomorrow or the next to remind me to look at how mine is wired.
Like I said before, please PM me tomorrow or the next to remind me to look at how mine is wired.
Well I'm stuck with the fusion hopefully it holds up. I built a custom fiberglass box for the roof. Its built to the fusion and 2 6x9's. Don't have any room for anything bigger. I already started glassing the box. I was going to just run the power off the amp power lead. Fusion has a fuse in the back. Ing power lead will be on a switch. Also built a 10" sub box for under the dash. I hope it sounds good have allot of time in it. I'll post pics when i'm done.
As long as it doesn't blow, you will probably end up lovin' it. Good Luck.Well I'm stuck with the fusion hopefully it holds up. I built a custom fiberglass box for the roof. Its built to the fusion and 2 6x9's. Don't have any room for anything bigger. I already started glassing the box. I was going to just run the power off the amp power lead. Fusion has a fuse in the back. Ing power lead will be on a switch. Also built a 10" sub box for under the dash. I hope it sounds good have allot of time in it. I'll post pics when i'm done.
That sounds cool. I would for sure use some sort of regulator. I will post what Fusion tells me to use when I talk to them next.Well I'm stuck with the fusion hopefully it holds up. I built a custom fiberglass box for the roof. Its built to the fusion and 2 6x9's. Don't have any room for anything bigger. I already started glassing the box. I was going to just run the power off the amp power lead. Fusion has a fuse in the back. Ing power lead will be on a switch. Also built a 10" sub box for under the dash. I hope it sounds good have allot of time in it. I'll post pics when i'm done.
What mount were you using under the dash to hold the unit in?
UPDATE: I sent my head unit to Fusion and they fixed it under warrantee. I was pretty impressed with there communication. The whole transaction was surprisingly very painless. I am now looking to add a regulator mentioned earlier. I hope this fixes my issue because I like the stereo so much.
The deck was mounted in the rzr with the pure Polaris stereo mount. Pretty basic.
Good luck with your install.
The deck was mounted in the rzr with the pure Polaris stereo mount. Pretty basic.
Good luck with your install.
I had the fusion in my Teryx. I bought it off ebay from bestbuy's warehouse(i guess). It worked good. I ran it to an alpine pdx4 amp and then to two 8" rockford fosgate marine speakers that were mounted in custom aluminum enclosures that I welded into my aluminum bed kit. I also had a 10" sub for it that I never installed but long story short it worked okay....I was never totally impressed with the sound quality. The problem is that the signal is coming through the ipod's processor and then into the fusions processor and finally out. I just think it left a little to be desired. Nice setup all in all though.
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