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crackling/static with new headunit install
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:05 pm
by ducktape69
getting crackling/static/distortion from both speakers when sound turned up(even with no bass at all).
i done all the wiring properly...
and doesnt seem to happen with the radio..
and ideas?
Cheers,
Sam
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:57 pm
by Fuzzlet
Whats the other source unit? Is it an ipod adapter? CD stacker? CD in unit?
Ipod adapter - sounds like you have a dodgy connection somewhere, otherwise I'm not sure. Keep the cable away from power cables
CD Stacker - As above
CD in HU - Have you tried other CDs? If so, and it still does it, perhaps the lens of the reader is dirty. Most cd shops sell cleaning kits
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:56 pm
by ampz
did you replace the speakers?
If not it could be buggered cones
you need to give us some more info, it sounds like maybe a short from one of your speaker sources, static could be an insufficient ground.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:38 pm
by Fuzzlet
Just re-read ur post...Are the speakers still original? If so thats the problem. They'll be distorting, because they cant handle much power
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:47 pm
by Ajay
your not running an amp are you?.. just off the headunit.. if so see fuzzlets post above
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:51 am
by ducktape69
i spent 30min checking the wiring yesterday and couldnt see anything wrong...
SO...i decided to rewire it again by removing the factory harness altogether and that has actually fixed the problem.
BTW, its the Alpine iDA-X001 i bought from bush_pig on this forum, so no cd's at all...just ipod/usb...LOVE IT!
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:52 pm
by ducktape69
static started to come back today surprisingly but not as bad.
only connection is a direct ipod cable. happens with radio also i found.
very weird...
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:17 pm
by ducktape69
well finally spent a bit of time rewiring the whole damn thing.
ended up being something so simple...a couple of the unused wires from the headunit were touching....
ARGHHH..last place i looked.
well at least its fixed now.