I just got my car back from the shop where the amplifier that was stolen out of my car was replaced. The first time, around three months ago, I installed everything myself, and it all worked perfectly. Now, I got it back today and it whines whenever I turn the lights on...

When I first got in the car and started in engine, I noticed a whine that was only there when the car was on. So, back into the shop, tell them there's a problem. Because they didn't replace the distribution block, the power wire is 4 gauge, and the ground is 8 gauge. I point out this might be the problem, they say they'll put a noise filter on and see if that'll solve it. So they put the noise filter on, and it seems to fix it (i hadn't tried the headlights yet)...

So, as soon as I left I pulled into a parking lot (I won't work on my car near my appartment any more...), and begin to check out what they've done, aside from really screwing up the amp settings... They've cut the ends off one of my RCA's and out of a wad of electrical tape emerges a new set. Any Idea why? I'll ask for a new set tomorrow. They've also moved the ground to a far more flimsy peice of metal, for some unknown reason. The wierd thing is that I can't for the life of me find the "noise filter" they claim to have put on. What should it look like? Would it affect the sound quality?

Anyways, I guess this is mostly a rant. I'll call the shop tomorrow, and take my car back. Next time I'm doing it myself.

Matthew