No Sound From Speakers!

[xnissans14x]

I bypassed the factory amp for my S14 but now there is only a little bit of sound coming out of it. I can only hear it when I turn the volume up a lot. I followed the wiring diagram exactly shown on here. Is there something I am missing? I assume that I need to power the speakers up somehow. I've searched but didn't find any clear answers on my problem. Please, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Yoshi]

are you using the stock head?
aftermarket?
power rating? bypassed for a dedicated amp?

we need more details to be able to help you.

[xnissans14x]

Thanks for replying and sorry for the lack of info. I am bypassing the amp because it is not working. My speakers started to crackle and the sound came on and off. I am running the speakers from a Sony headunit with a power rating of 45 X 4.

[xnissans14x]

Any kind of help will be appreciated.

[TheTimanator]

are you using the factory speakers? there is a possibility that you could have blown the speakers or at least tore the foam surrounds on the speakers. The reason I am saying that is b/c 45w per speaker should be loud enough. Also check to make sure that you connected positive to positive,etc... hope that helps any..

[RedlineRacer]

How did you bypass your amp? Did you run new wires, or use some existing wires? Just asking cause maybe the stock wires are shot. When I replaced my speakers, I ran whole new wires.

[xnissans14x]

I am using alpine speakers. I bypassed the amp by using the diagram on this site in the faqs and archive section. I know that the speakers are still good though because I tested them in another car.