Very frustrated with my stereo...

[jordanfr13]

I am still having a problem with my stereo crackling while my car is running. It only does it when the car is running though. I have an aftermarket pioneer deck. So far, I have tried various grounding points, a new capacitor underneath the distributor, a new alternator, and new spark plug wires. And when I say new, I mean different. The stupidest part is, the crackling goes away when the motor is turning over 2000 rpms. Any more ideas for me to try? Thanks

 

[jaykidd16]

DO YOU HAVE ANY SUBS IF SO YOU POWER WIRE MIGHT BE CLOSE TO YOUR SPEAKER WHICH CAUSES FEEDBACK

 

[RegalBegal]

You may need a noise filter at the stereo.

Check this link
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-1...0000003142050&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=10752389

Yeah its WalMart But I'll bet there's one near you.

 

[jordanfr13]

Sorry, I forgot to mention I have no amps other than the deck itself. I was hoping I could actually find the source of the problem, since I've heard those filters don't work sometimes

 

[montecarlo-ts]

it could be alot of things. are the new plug wires a resister type? id try the noise filter or a copper strap from the fire wall to hood. check here and try these steps if you havent already gone through them http://www.ccrane.com/library/car-radio ... 11.02.aspx

 

[jonnyv713]

Those Pioneers are infamous for ground noise. I have seen alot of them do that. make sure you are not using the factory ground. Make a new one that goes straight to metal. I prefer it being under 16" long of good nice guage wire. if that dont help. ground the chassis of the stereo itself also.

 

[montecarlo-ts]

ive never owned a pioneer to 2nd that but its probably the easiest solution and the problem

 

[jordanfr13]

I've tried many different grounds, as well as grounding the back of the stereo. I'll try the hood trick. Thanks

 

[jonnyv713]

Sometimes the Pioneers also have the ground inside loose.

 

[84cutspreme]

Definitely check your spark plug wires, most racing wires will interfere. I have a pioneer premiere deck with amp and subs with no problems. Either that or something is not grounded well enough or something is hooked up wrong.