the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
icon

alternator whine from all speakers


Post ReplyPost New Topic
< Prev Topic Next Topic >
lexdiamondz 
Member - Posts: 2
Member spacespace
Joined: June 05, 2008
Location: California, United States
Posted: June 05, 2008 at 1:53 AM / IP Logged  

One day while driving, my stereo began to make loud popping and scratching noises (very loud). The next day, I traced the problem to be a loose + speaker connection at the drivers side door that was touching metal, and resecured it to the speaker terminal again. Then I turned on the car to test it, and all of a sudden I got this loud alternator whine coming from all speakers.

I already checked the grounds at my amp and HU (Kenwood KDC-589) and they are all good. The RCAS (no were near Power components/cables) are good, as I ran a test with a set of external RCAS from the HU to the amp, and the whine is still there. The only time the whine is gone is when i umplug the RCAS at the amp... What could be wrong? (The only time it did make alternator whine before was when the car was on, and I manually turned the HU off) but other than that my system never made noise, until this little incident. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks

davngr 
Copper - Posts: 109
Copper spacespace
Joined: October 20, 2007
Posted: June 05, 2008 at 3:52 AM / IP Logged  
if this problem started after this incident you describe and never before, some of your equipment could have been damaged.  
life is a comedy to think, a tragedy to feel
i am an idiot 
Platinum - Posts: 13,667
Platinum spaceThis member consistently provides reliable informationspace
Joined: September 21, 2006
Location: Louisiana, United States
Posted: June 05, 2008 at 6:52 AM / IP Logged  

http://bcae1.com/images/rca/temporaryrcashieldrepair.html

Perform the test at the top of this page.  If the resistance is greater than 100 ohms, you need to get your deck repaired, or follow the instructions beyond the test.

If the radio checks out, do not waste your time with the procedure beyond the test.  What kind of amp do you have?

lexdiamondz 
Member - Posts: 2
Member spacespace
Joined: June 05, 2008
Location: California, United States
Posted: June 06, 2008 at 4:08 AM / IP Logged  

UPDATE: PROBLEM FIXED!!

Thanks to "idiot", I found out that my rca inputs at the deck werent grounded anymore. I did the "temporary fix" and worked like a charm!! Sounds real quiet again. Thanks.

Btw: My amp is a 4ch performance teknique icm-774

i am an idiot 
Platinum - Posts: 13,667
Platinum spaceThis member consistently provides reliable informationspace
Joined: September 21, 2006
Location: Louisiana, United States
Posted: June 06, 2008 at 7:10 AM / IP Logged  

Glad to help, and Thank You for letting us know that you got it fixed.  We get a lot of new ones that get their problem fixed and just dissappear.


Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

  Printable version Printable version Post ReplyPost New Topic
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

  •  
Search the12volt.com
Follow the12volt.com Follow the12volt.com on Facebook
Sunday, April 28, 2024 • Copyright © 1999-2024 the12volt.com, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy & Use of Cookies
Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Secured by Sectigo
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
Support the12volt.com
Top
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer