Had what first appeared to be a speaker issue. Troubleshot much of it ourselves for the 2016 Ford Escape in question. The scratchy intermittent issue was looking like an amplifier problem. Called another shop who referred me to Short Circuit. These guys are very helpful and knowledgeable...you can tell right off the bat. As I suffered thru the various symptoms which was crackling, no sound at all, couldn't use hands free..., but when I couldn't get the touchscreen to respond in certain spots, I narrowed it to probably be the ACU (audio control unit). We took it out of the dash itself to save the labor on that. Took it in and in a week I had it back. Year warranty. These guys know what they're doing as they've done it for 25+ yrs. They repair the 'guts' inside and they diagnose before they charge. And the replace is much more costly and involves reprograming by Ford. Where this unit sits, it's unlikely that something happened. It's age. So if you're approaching the 10 year mark and you start to have sound issues, remember these guys. Great knowledge and service (shout out to Mark) matter. It's NOT located in a retail strip mall type area. So when you map it, don't get thrown by that. read more

Short Circuit Repair - This is where the ACU lives. It's the CD player basically. It's just a square component with all the circuits inside. - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Jose, California

I took my OEM Alpine navigation DVD player and a dash display to Short Circuit that were not working any more, Mark was a pleasure to work with and got my units back up and working again. Excellent customer service, I am a very satisfied customer. Thanks again Short Circuit. read more

These guys are great. They came referred from a different body shop because I needed the entertainment center for my 2020 Honda Odyssey repaired. They were wonderfully patient as they worked with my insurance (as it ended up being a true headache). Mark was so patient (and Mike, too!) and everybody was quick respond! read more

Absolute miracle workers. My 2001 Audi TT comfort control module had some water damage which caused a wide set of failures with the soft top, trunk latch, gas cap, central locks, etc I dropped off my removed module in the morning and by mid-day, it had been worked on. I brought it home and saying a prayer, plugged it back in. Everything came to life, every failure gone. My older brother recommended you from a radio of his that you fixed and he was right as usual. Thanks guys. Top notch effort. read more

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my 2014 lexus is350 was having radio issues and took it to dealer. They quoted me $5k to replace the entire system while i went to short circuit and they said it can be repair for only $1.6k!!! Insane difference. Very honest work. Would recommend. read more

Repaired the center console computer that controls the screen function like radio. Everything works now. At $1,000 I hope it lasts as the original one died at 40k miles. I'm happy with them. Lots cheaper than dealer and probably faster. Thanks for the service read more

A big thank you to Mark of Short Circuit. I had a problem with my car radio/CD for quite some time. He was able to assess the problem, reset it and get it working again. It is so nice to work with such an honest and reputable repair shop. I highly recommend them!! Jan D read more

I've taken multiple cars here (BMW, Audi, & VW) after the warranty expired and they always get things sorted out. Steve and Mark are great, just give them a call and they'll help you out. read more

Short Circuit Repair - Here's an NSX getting service work at Short Circuit Repair - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Jose, California

Got my amp fixed here almost a year ago, and instead of chucking the thing they were able to repair some internal wiring and have it working again. It choked maybe a few weeks before the repair warranty ran out, so I was a little nervous about deadlines and responsibility. I came in and it was no sweat whatsoever. Turns out the issue was actually caused by a faulty speaker of mine, not the amp or the work on it. Nevertheless, all fixed for free under warranty. These guys rock. And are just chill people! At this point if anything I feel like I owe them something, which is a great place to be with any service. Will definitely keep coming back. They never mentioned a yelp review or anything either, unlike a lot of places--I'm here of my own volition. Just wanted to say thanks again. read more

I was 1st introduced to Short Circuit ( Raymond ) by a close friend Greg Perez. We paid Raymond a visit and we just hung out with him in his office talked about different things. I can see Raymond was truly good people as Greg said he was solid. Anyhow I've went back for several issue that my car stereo had, my father in-laws car stereo, couple of friends car stereo and everytime Raymond and his staff took very good car of me. Ive even sent business his way and always got good feedback from them. They are always on point with the problem and the turnaround. I know he even had the exact stereo so we just ended up exchanging it. Best part is his shop does honest work. That alone is golden nobody enjoys getting taken advantage of especially when your in a time of need of service. This review has been long pass due. Thanks again for all your help. - BRIAN read more

The best customer service of any company I have dealt with in the past 20 years. I sent them a 35 yr old JDM Sony CD changer (they all died after little use and parts are non-existent) and hoped they could pull off a miracle. I told them to keep it as long as they'd like, and if they find the parts, we're golden. They did their best, they kept in contact with me, and in the end, there were no parts to be had. They charge NOTHING for their time if they cannot fix it. I said to them, WTF? You took it apart, why are you not charging me? They said it is their policy that if they can't produce an estimate, there is no charge, and that is on top of the excellent customer service. They are my go-to for any and all older car stereos and widgets. 5 stars. read more

It has been one year since my Toyota's OEM JBL amp was repaired by this shop and it is still going strong. The staff were pretty accurate at finding the root cause which was a speaker in the car causing the amp to short which has been addressed before installing the amp back on. Since then there have been no issues. The staff is well-mannered and are very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend. read more

i called and asked how much it cost to fix a car sound system?, they said around $200 to $1200 !!, i sent my 10 year old car unit, they want $1100 + to fix it !!!, you can buy a used unit for $150 on Ebay , now YOU MUST PAY $25 TO GET THE UNIT BACK PLUS THE SHIPPING COST LOL read more

I had a wonderful experience with them They are so professional and honest I had an issue with my Lexus nx200 audio and then call them to figure it out They checked everything and then find just a minor problem on a socket fixed it and charged me so reasonable I highly recommend them read more

I think these guys are GREAT! They diagnosed my old radio to have a bad motherboard, and since it was 14 years old, parts are hard to get. They finally found one, but at $965, I decided to pass. I got another unit online, but it didn't display the backup camera view. Both were diagnosed for FREE, and that must have taken some time. They also kept me informed by phone. If you have any radio/GPS/backup camera problems with your unit, I would strongly recommend coming here first. It saved me at least $1,200. Jim read more

Raymond and his team were fantastic. They tested my factory radio out of a 30 year old car and got me the results I needed quickly! They are definitely experts and know what they are doing! If you want to keep your stock radio they are the place to go to test and repair!! read more

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This biz was recommended by my German auto repair shop. They repaired my OEM audio/info system. Everything's been working great since!

Walked in an amp for a 2016 Cayenne. They couldn't give me an estimate on the spot to my disappointment, and told me it would be about a week to know what it would cost and how long it would take. After a week I reached out and was told the amp had extensive water damage (blocked sunroof drain plug) and that it would cost $680 and would take 10 business days or so. I approved it and received my amp in the mail a couple weeks later. After reinstallation my cayenne was as good as new! Although the timing sometimes required patience, this place is knowledgeable and meticulous. Plus, considering the alternative of replacing that amp with a costly new one or playing Russian roulette with junkyards for god knows how long, this is definitely the best option. Give yourself about a month of downtime, and your expectations should be pleasantly exceeded. Would definitely recommend. Professional, knowledgeable, and direct. No sugar coating or hoping, they'll tell you exactly what it is. read more

Came here to get my factory radio checked out on my Yukon Denali after the dealership failed to find the issue. Well...Mark went above and beyond my expectations. He not only found the problem, he took his time and explained exactly what was wrong with my radio. He saved me time and money from what the dealership was trying to charge me. Thank you guys ! read more

My Cadillac Escalade CD/DVD system wasn't working and was giving me an error message when I tried to play a CD or DVD. This system is from 2007. It's has Bose speakers and I didn't want a new set up. Guru Electronics recommended I call Short Circuit. I got a diagnostic appointment the next day. They took my system out and sent me on my way with an empty dash. Short Circuit called the next day with the diagnosis and cost to repair. I agreed to the repair, the work was done within two days and my system was reinstalled within 30 min while I sat in their comfortable waiting area with a TV. The customer service at Short Circuit is excellent. All the guys who work here are knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. My cd/dvd is back in working order and I highly recommend these guys for all of your car audio/navigation & electronic repair needs. read more

Took my factory amp off my Lexus there to repair after dealership diagnosed it. Was hoping to save $1200 bucks from buying a new one. They tested and confirmed it wasn't the amp (they didn't charge to diagnose), when I put it back in it all worked! Must have just been a loose connection. Great customer service and fast turnaround. Highly recommend them. read more

My mom's Audi was having problems with the radio, navigation, and phone connection. The Audi dealership said it would cost $4K to fix the J794 module (after they took three days to diagnose the problem). I called around and got routed to Short Circuit. Mark and Steve are responsive, answered my many questions, and pleasant to work with. They were able to fix the module for much less. I did have to take it back to Audi to re-program the module to get the nav to work. The total cost was way less than what I would have paid at the dealer. Short Circuit really takes pride in their work and are also a lot nicer to work with than the service advisors at the dealership! I highly recommend Short Circuit to fix your audio issues - they will figure it out! read more

Took my car there with it ghosting the touch screen and they pulled the head unit out. Went back a couple of weeks later and they reinstalled it. New screen is awesome. Hopefully won't need to return for years but glad I found them. read more

My car is a 2004 Acura TL 6MT with Navigation Package. The item that needed repair was the DVD Player in my trunk. It's for my navigation system. Went inside Acura Dealership and asked them for Alpine's address and info to send my DVD player in for repair. They told me that they send all their headunits and navigation related units to this place. I thought to myself, "Hm...if a dealership uses this place, they must do equally good work." So yeah, I bolted on over there and introduced myself and my situation and took on their free estimates. Within days later, I got a phone call and I was in a meeting so I left it to voicemail. I was in the area so I figured I stop by in person instead of returning the call. Mark listed what was needed to be done and the price. It took me a while to process how much I would be spending and eventually we came to an agreement and I gave him the green light to go ahead and repair the unit. I've taken it elsewhere before and I didn't trust that place. This place, I do and it was a bit more but I'm willing to pay that exact extra that Mark quoted me for because I felt comfortable with them. Because I felt so good about the place and they were easy to talk to, I decided to pay them in cash. Credit cards do charge a percentage fee. It sucks. So I figured...here's cash. Help out the local businesses. So yes, Thank you for a wonderful experience. It works well. I love it. The staff there are wonderful easy going people. They gave me great tips on other projects and I look forward to tackling them. If there are anything out of my DIY capabilities, I will bring my units here. I've been telling my banker about this place all day yesterday when she told me she has navigation problems with her Acura RDX. So yes, when you're good, you will be recommended! read more

My Jaguar Super 8 CD had not worked for two years, error code 01. Brought it in to Short Circuit Repair and a tech had it working in five minutes. They previously rebuilt a CD in my XJR successfully. In my book five stars isn't enough. If you have a problem with a car stereo this is the absolute best place to bring it, they are awesome. read more

Great experience with Short Circuit. The Monsoon stereo in my 03 Pontiac was on the way out. Tried a replacement but these are coded to the specific car and even a gm dealer couldn't get it to work. Sent the original to Short Corcuit and after getting the parts it needed had it back and working better than new. About the same price as a good aftermarket unit and being factory no cutting of the dash our out of place looking head unit. It sounds great now! read more

Honest, prompt, friendly service! My 2011 Prius' touch screen was unusable, frozen with a map on screen. No working nav or radio, bright screen on all the time - not great for night driving. Mark was super responsive, the work was done faster than they initially estimated it would take, there's a 1 year warranty on my now-perfect screen, and the total for everything (parts and labor) was less than 1/3 the price my shady Toyota dealership quoted just for the part. I'd give Short Circuit 100 stars if you'd let me. read more

Short Circuit repair is a great place. They really do treat you well when you first arrive. They are great at giving you a quote over the phone and they usually do the repairs fairly quickly if they have the parts in stock. My onboard GPS is crap and they had to repair it a few times for separate problems but they were very nice about trying to give me the best deals. They would give me discounts on installation and removal when I came back and they give a year warranty on the defective part they replaced which is great! They are very helpful and understanding. I recommend them. read more

I had my Logic 7 Amp for a BMW 750Li repaired. Mark and the staff where prompt and professional on giving me a Free estimate, i approved the repair and my BMW L7 surround sound is like new. Mark gave me 1 year warranty. I highly recommend this Car Audio Repair facility. I will bring all my Cars to them and would recommend them to anyone. Thank You:) Mike S read more

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If you have a problem with your car's radio or electrical system, this is THE place to go. They are specialists, that's all they do, so they know what they are doing. That means they can get the job done correctly and more quickly. Their fees are reasonable and honest. They are business people who care about doing what's right. A breath of fresh air. Highly recommended. read more

I have a 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L Minivan. The back up camera and navigation stopped working. At first, both were flickering and then they stopped working and went to a black screen. I went to a few different audio stores to see if they could fix it but was unsuccessful. Then i found a video online that led me to Short Circuit. I called them, they instructed me to fill out the form and send my navi out to them for repair. I spoke to a couple different people there. They are very friendly and professional. They called me after they received and tested my Navi, to inform me of the repair cost. After they received my approval, they shipped it to me. I hooked it up and the rear camera and navi are working again! They said i have a year warranty. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone. read more

They exceeded my expectations. Beat all their promises as far as timing and price. Highly recommend them

They fixed an issue the dealership couldn't. Friendly service, fast turnaround and fair price. Highly recommend!!

Very honest & reliable! My son put pennies in our Honda DVD player. Everyone was very pleasant & knowledgeable. Mark & Ryan at the desk were very helpful. Happy with the repairs. Thanks guys! read more

My trusty mechanics sent me here after hearing good things from their customers about Short Circuit. All true! My GPS had lost it's location so I could not set a destination any longer for the western US. They started working on my car within minutes of my arrival, had the whole thing figured out and fixed within no time! I will definitely pass the word along to anyone with stereo/navigation issues with their cars. Thanks, Mark! read more

These guys are great! As a new dealership owner, I have to be careful about how much I spend on each car. I was getting really frustrated by the radio not working on a Honda CRV I recently purchased. Mark was kind enough to offer me a do it yourself solution that would fix the issue without using his services and save some money. I gave it a shot but ended up having to pay them to do it. The fact that they were honest enough to help us out and offer a solution without charging was something I really value as a customer. I will gladly go here again and recommend others to do the same. read more

Just dropped off my disk player from my 2008 Mercedes S550 for estimate of repairs and the gentleman that help me was excellent in describing the steps to repair and installation which reassured me that my auto parts were in highly capable and professional hands. Will give you and update on the completed repairs when done. James Bradley read more

Great place and Mark was super helpful. My Porsche PCM 3.1 went wrong (a pretty common issue with the hard drive failing) and (of course) the dealerships only solution was a $6500 replacement. To be fair to the dealership, they helped as much as they could and took the unit out for me. I tested the drive and indeed it had failed. Short Circuit were recommended to me by an installer and I took them the unit (partly dismantled after testing the drive) but they took all this in their stride, diagnosed the unit, ordered a OEM replacement drive and fixed the unit without having to go back to the dealer for programming (which I read might have been the case). Mark then installed the unit for me and swapped out an adjacent air vent to replace one that I broke using an iPhone holder, and he did this last part for free. Great guy. read more

After consulting with my car dealer (Acura) in regard to my CD deck not playing discs, they put me in touch with Short Circuit. I decided to email them and they called me back to discuss my options. Since I own a high-end Acura, I was under the assumption that since the audio system and navi were as part of one unit, this was likely going to be a very expensive repair from the dealer. After all, I was quoted anywhere from $1500-$2000 to replace the OEM head unit in my vehicle just to fix the CD player! I am glad I gave Short Circuit a try... They ordered a new deck for my vehicle, which took a little over a month to arrive from overseas. Nevertheless, the wait was WELL worth it. The replacement unit is exactly the same as the old one. They had my old one removed, and the new one installed IMMACULATELY. In fact, I am hard pressed to tell that the unit was even replaced to begin with, as it functions just like the original, just like nothing happened. The best part was the cost, which was well under what the dealer would have charged me. These guys were also very thorough and really know what they're doing. I am now convinced that Short Circuit is THE place to go if you have any problems with car audio systems, or OEM decks. Given the high cost and complexity of these units, it takes special know-how to get them into the best shape. For this reason, this will be the only place I will consider for my future repair needs. read more

My CD changer in my car failed, and since there is not too much good programming left of the airwaves. Am not one of the ipod generation so I like to listen to my tunes on custom polycarbonate CDs. Called Jim Lee at All Pro Audio and he suggested calling Short Circuit first. Right off the bat there was some communication problems if I needed to take the unit out of the car or have them troubleshoot it in the car. Once that was straightened out and took the unit out of my car and went on an odyssey trying to find their place. It is in an lite industrial area and drove past their place two or three times before I could find it. Once I got there they took good care of me and called me the next week to let me know they fixed my CD changer. We did a quick and dirty test in front of their shop with my car and I was very satisfied with their work and price they charged. They had my CDs sealed in a nice little baggy so they would not get lost or scratched. I really liked that! If you have CD changer problems on an aftermarket or factory car unit I would definitely see these guys. Quite an eclectic crew working there, sort of reminded me of the cast of characters right off the pages of a Heavy Metal magazine. read more