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  1. 08-07-2008, 01:00 PM #1
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    Engine noise in radio

    I have a weird problem with engine noise. it seems that I get it every so often (its not constant) and when I move or jiggle the RCA cords going from my EQ to my amp, it goes away for a few days and comes back almost like clockwork. I repeat the same process and the same thing. Will an engine noise suppressor cure this? I know about the issue with alternator whine with some units, but its not a constant thing.

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    Sounds like a bad ground somewhere in the system...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Koncept View Post
    Sounds like a bad ground somewhere in the system...
    Well, I have my Head unit, EQ and HD radio module all grounded on the screw that connects the Head unit to the chassis. Is this too much load?
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    Could be, also try some noise filters that plug between your amp and headunit on the RC cables.
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    Are your RCA's anywhere near the power wire?
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    Quote Originally Posted by nycking23 View Post
    is your headunit a pioneer?
    No, SONY.
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    ahh, i thought it may have been the pico fuse.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackmm View Post
    Well, I have my Head unit, EQ and HD radio module all grounded on the screw that connects the Head unit to the chassis. Is this too much load?
    i would say yes to this.

    i have my sirius and ipod modules and my HU all connected to 1 ground spot, but it's all going through 1 connection at the ground spot
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackmm View Post
    No, SONY.
    ewwww, lol. jk

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