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greasemonkey · 12-27-2002, 05:24 PM

I just installed my new Pioneer CD player in my truck and it worked but the old speaker I put in was fuzzy sounding and had a real strange crackle in it. I bought new 4" speakers and made a bracket and stuck them under there and the problem seemed to go away. About two hours later, I jumped in the truck and there was the same annoying crackle. It sounds like like a real deep static but only on the bass sounds. I love my tunes so it is very important to me to get this fixed.

Thanks, John

*Piston* · 12-27-2002, 05:37 PM

Only while the engine is running?

RED72blazer · 12-27-2002, 06:22 PM

same question as above. If it's when the truck is running it could be interference from your ignition.

greasemonkey · 12-27-2002, 06:47 PM

Either way, engine running or not running, same amount of static.

greasemonkey · 12-27-2002, 09:26 PM

Well I think I fixed the other thing- the bass was preset super high and also set on "hi" loud and I think it was too much for the speakers. Now they have just normal static that gets worse when the volume is turned up. It doesn't static until it hits about 8-9 but after that gets so bad you can't hear anything else. And it is not radio interference because I am playing CDs. Any ideas?

mikep · 12-27-2002, 09:27 PM

Is your heater fan running at the same time?

jhow66 · 12-27-2002, 09:30 PM

Got a good ground?

greasemonkey · 12-27-2002, 09:58 PM

I tried with/without all accessories, heater/lights/etc but it still gets real bad static with higher volumes. I will go re-check the ground right now.

Danny69' · 12-27-2002, 09:58 PM

This one is a shot in the sky.. But if your running an amp, then you could have some bad RCA cables. Happens all the time. Just another possibility.

greasemonkey · 12-27-2002, 10:21 PM

Good ground, no amp. I just can't figure it out. I also re-checked the red wire going to the fuse block. Is there anything like a "static suppressor" or anything like that I can get?

jhow66 · 12-27-2002, 10:27 PM

Sorry ani't much on good on problem solving on tunes.

jhow66 · 12-27-2002, 10:29 PM

Ani't much on making a sentence either.

*Piston* · 12-27-2002, 10:57 PM

Process of elimination.... Find a different power source(just temporary) and "Good" ground. Noise still there? now start out with ONLY one speaker, if the noise is gone start connecting speakers until you find the one thats causing the noise.

Also, on your power/grounds for the stereo use new wire to the fuse block or ignition switch. Some aftermarket radios require more than the small factory wire can provide.

greasemonkey · 12-27-2002, 11:57 PM

Thanks Piston I'll try that tomorrow. I am also going to rearrange all the wires under the dash, because since the static started after I drove it, maybe some wires came into contact (?) Thanks for all the tips guys.

70cst10_05 · 12-28-2002, 01:45 AM

here is a long shot but that happened with my speakers, but check the connections on the speaker wire to the speaker, sometimes theres not a good connection there and it will cause it to static or maybe you dont have good enough speaker wire, just tryin to help, keep us updated

greasemonkey · 12-28-2002, 12:02 PM

Well I *think* I solved the problem- I had some wires hnging down from under the dash that I am going to hook into a couple of 6.5" speakers when I get my kick panels from Wes- anyway, the rubber sleeve had slipped off them, the connections were lying on the floor, and I guess it must have messed something up causing static. I slipped the sleeve back on and the problem has not reappeared, so I hope it is something as simple as that. Thanks for everything guys!
John

*Piston* · 12-28-2002, 12:04 PM

Congrats! some wiring problems can drive ya crazy

greasemonkey · 12-28-2002, 12:34 PM

I hooked up the 6.5" speakers just to see what it would sound like and it was awesome! I have gone way too long without music in my truck. Too bad I didn't cut the dash sooner, I have not regretted it at all.

JoetheMobster · 12-28-2002, 01:04 PM

HEHE!! Tell me about lack of tunes! it sucks!

I'm using a Pioneer tape deck, with controls for a CD changer, and two Kenwood 6.5s hanging off my heater pipes underneath the dash with ratchet straps! LOL!! Need I say more, it SUCKS! but it works......for now.

Glad you found an easy fix though.

12-27-2002, 05:24 PM	#1
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	speaker static I just installed my new Pioneer CD player in my truck and it worked but the old speaker I put in was fuzzy sounding and had a real strange crackle in it. I bought new 4" speakers and made a bracket and stuck them under there and the problem seemed to go away. About two hours later, I jumped in the truck and there was the same annoying crackle. It sounds like like a real deep static but only on the bass sounds. I love my tunes so it is very important to me to get this fixed. Thanks, John __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-27-2002, 06:22 PM	#3
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	same question as above. If it's when the truck is running it could be interference from your ignition. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

12-27-2002, 06:47 PM	#4
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Either way, engine running or not running, same amount of static. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-27-2002, 09:26 PM	#5
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Well I think I fixed the other thing- the bass was preset super high and also set on "hi" loud and I think it was too much for the speakers. Now they have just normal static that gets worse when the volume is turned up. It doesn't static until it hits about 8-9 but after that gets so bad you can't hear anything else. And it is not radio interference because I am playing CDs. Any ideas? __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-27-2002, 09:27 PM	#6
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Is your heater fan running at the same time? __________________ No truck :-(

12-27-2002, 05:37 PM	#2
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	Only while the engine is running?

12-27-2002, 09:30 PM	#7
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Got a good ground? __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

12-27-2002, 09:58 PM	#8
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I tried with/without all accessories, heater/lights/etc but it still gets real bad static with higher volumes. I will go re-check the ground right now. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-27-2002, 09:58 PM	#9
Danny69' Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 93	This one is a shot in the sky.. But if your running an amp, then you could have some bad RCA cables. Happens all the time. Just another possibility. __________________ 1969' LWB [Work in Progress]

12-27-2002, 10:21 PM	#10
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Good ground, no amp. I just can't figure it out. I also re-checked the red wire going to the fuse block. Is there anything like a "static suppressor" or anything like that I can get? __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-27-2002, 10:27 PM	#11
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Sorry ani't much on good on problem solving on tunes. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

12-27-2002, 10:29 PM	#12
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Ani't much on making a sentence either. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

12-27-2002, 10:57 PM	#13
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	Process of elimination.... Find a different power source(just temporary) and "Good" ground. Noise still there? now start out with ONLY one speaker, if the noise is gone start connecting speakers until you find the one thats causing the noise. Also, on your power/grounds for the stereo use new wire to the fuse block or ignition switch. Some aftermarket radios require more than the small factory wire can provide.

12-27-2002, 11:57 PM	#14
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Thanks Piston I'll try that tomorrow. I am also going to rearrange all the wires under the dash, because since the static started after I drove it, maybe some wires came into contact (?) Thanks for all the tips guys. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-28-2002, 01:45 AM	#15
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	here is a long shot but that happened with my speakers, but check the connections on the speaker wire to the speaker, sometimes theres not a good connection there and it will cause it to static or maybe you dont have good enough speaker wire, just tryin to help, keep us updated



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12-28-2002, 12:02 PM	#16
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Well I think I solved the problem- I had some wires hnging down from under the dash that I am going to hook into a couple of 6.5" speakers when I get my kick panels from Wes- anyway, the rubber sleeve had slipped off them, the connections were lying on the floor, and I guess it must have messed something up causing static. I slipped the sleeve back on and the problem has not reappeared, so I hope it is something as simple as that. Thanks for everything guys! John __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-28-2002, 12:04 PM	#17
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	Congrats! some wiring problems can drive ya crazy

12-28-2002, 12:34 PM	#18
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I hooked up the 6.5" speakers just to see what it would sound like and it was awesome! I have gone way too long without music in my truck. Too bad I didn't cut the dash sooner, I have not regretted it at all. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-28-2002, 01:04 PM	#19
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	HEHE!! Tell me about lack of tunes! it sucks! I'm using a Pioneer tape deck, with controls for a CD changer, and two Kenwood 6.5s hanging off my heater pipes underneath the dash with ratchet straps! LOL!! Need I say more, it SUCKS! but it works......for now. Glad you found an easy fix though. __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

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