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Zapcopd  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:East Meadow NY. USA |
posted 04-01-2012 09:21 PM
    
I had a strange intermitant buzzing noise from my right side dash speaker. It didn't sound like a blown speaker but I wanted to upgrade so I replaced them anyway. Kept my fingers crossed that the new speaker would solve the problem. The noise however came back. The buzz does not get louder when the music is made louder so you can drown it out by turning up the volume. I don't know if it's the radio or the amp. Any suggestions? |
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Hunnicuttz Prowler Enthusiast From:Mary Esther, Florida, USA |
posted 04-10-2012 10:08 PM
quote: Mine is doing the same thing. I'm thinking its a bad ground. Anyone here know how to fix it? |
JOYRIDE           POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Moncton N.B. Canada |
posted 04-11-2012 05:53 AM
I got the same problem. I've even had it to the dealer, and they had no clue. If its a ground , could be hard to find |
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Zapcopd POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:East Meadow NY. USA |
posted 04-11-2012 06:41 AM
I've noticed that when it's acting up the noise stops when the engine is shut off and restarted. |
catfish        POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 04-11-2012 12:53 PM
if its the ground,you will have to pull the radio out to ck.it.the ground is on the back of the radio.i would clean all the grounds,theres 6 in the frt.and 2 in the rear.dont forget the neg cable ground.dont over tighten or you will strip the hole. ------------------ This message has been edited by catfish on 04-11-2012 at 02:58 PM |
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Zapcopd POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:East Meadow NY. USA |
posted 04-11-2012 04:41 PM
If it was the ground, I would think that the noise would be coming from more than one speaker. |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 04-11-2012 05:44 PM
since you replaced the speaker,its most likely from the radio,since its still there,or its a possible ground problem.could also from the engine electrical.move the balance switch on the radio from rt to left and frt to rr.and see if it goes away.--------------  This message has been edited by catfish on 04-11-2012 at 05:52 PM |
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Hunnicuttz Prowler Enthusiast From:Mary Esther, Florida, USA |
posted 04-12-2012 10:54 AM
On my car it is only when the engine is running. It does not make that noise when the key is in the on position. |
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 04-12-2012 11:49 AM
I'll bet the sound increases with rpm's. Chrysler is aware of the issue. It's also happening on their Vipers. They'll never do anything about tracking it down, but they'll be more than happy to charge you to look into it. It'll come and go. |
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Zapcopd POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:East Meadow NY. USA |
posted 04-12-2012 03:42 PM
No change with RPM. Not your typical ignition interference noise. The noise is intermittent and it does not change with the volume. Only from right front dash speaker which has been replaced. Seems to go away for a short time if the engine is shut off and restarted. I don't mind replacing the radio but I would hate to spend the $ and find its the amp or something else. I appreciate everyone's input. Maybe if one of us figures it out we can save the others a lot of guess work. Thanks all Paul |
dskatt POA Site SupporterProwler Junkie From:Denham Springs, Louisiana , USA |
posted 04-12-2012 04:33 PM
I have the same problem but the sound comes from the rear speakers. It comes and goes but the odd thing is when it's happening the sound will quit if I put the transmission in reverse or second gear. When I put it in any other gear the hum returns. |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 04-21-2012 10:42 PM
I know that this might sound really weird, but whenever my cell phone is too close to the speakers (like in my purse on the floor) I get a intermittent buzzing sound (feedback) through the speaker.  |
Greg and Veta POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 04-22-2012 06:06 AM
quote: I had the same annoying problem and fixed it two years ago by cleaning the grounds at the front, rear, and cleaning the contacts behind the radio. Started acting up last weekend the same way again (no noise in second gear) but cleared up. Looks like it is time to clean grounds again, |
WAYNEW Prowler Junkie From:HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA |
posted 04-22-2012 08:19 PM
I had the same problem and I have pulled the amp from below the passanger seat. It has lots of corosion in the amp. I have taken it a and cleaned it up and I will see if this helps. remember to put some WD40 on the screws in the amp, the night before so they come out without snaping. |
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dskattPOA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Denham Springs, Louisiana , USA |
posted 04-29-2012 10:24 AM
Yesterday the hum was back. While sitting at a light, I turned the radio off then back on, the noise went away. |
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idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 04-29-2012 12:49 PM
quote: Well there ya go. Stop sitting at lights. Problem solved.  |
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Zapcopd POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:East Meadow NY. USA |
posted 04-29-2012 12:58 PM
Took the car out for a drive today and it didn't do the noise at all. I guess I will ignore it unless it gets worse. Found a new problem. CD player has a mind of its own. Jumps to the next song whenever it feels like it. The joys of owning an old car. |
beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 04-29-2012 01:12 PM
That's the first time I've heard of a prowler referred to as an old car. Is it finally becoming a classic? |
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Zapcopd POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:East Meadow NY. USA |
posted 06-18-2013 06:58 PM
Over one year later and I think I solved the speaker noise problem. First I tried disconnecting the right side dash speaker because I thought the noise was only coming from there. I figured that I could do without one speaker if I eliminated the noise. No such luck. Soon found out that the noise was also coming from the door speaker. Didn't realize it before because the noise is much worse from the dash speaker. Reconnected the speaker and slid the radio out. Unplugged and plugged the connections a few times on the back of the radio. Put it all back together and its been a few weeks without the noise. I would have never imagined the fix being that simple. Could it actually have been just a bad connection? Unfortunately I don't think everyone above has the same problem. Many of the symptoms listed above we're different from what I had. It's so simple however that I would recommend giving it a try. This message has been edited by Zapcopd on 06-18-2013 at 06:59 PM |
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