Weird POPing noise

jwillburn119 · 01-05-2006, 03:06 PM

there is a weird popping noise in my stereo... but it only does it... ( and the pop frequency accelerates directly proportionally to the rpm's... i suspect maybe a grounding problem... but there are no other symptoms... unless my antenna is grounding to the frame somewhere... i think... possible?)

under these conditions...

when my car is running above 2000 RPM
and the RADIO is on

which means:

it doesnt do it at idle, or with the car off...
and it doesnt do it when i have a CD in...

sounds like a lifter tick... but in my radio... no sh*T

TheJeanyus · 01-05-2006, 03:20 PM

Sounds like some sort of electromagnetic interference coming from somewhere that is being picked up by the radio.

Ponygirl · 01-05-2006, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Sounds like some sort of electromagnetic interference coming from somewhere that is being picked up by the radio.

I hear ya putting that fancy degree to use already

Sounds like a grounding problem.

jwillburn119 · 01-05-2006, 04:34 PM

thats how i feel i think... but where do i start?

QWKSNKE · 01-05-2006, 04:55 PM

out of curiosity, are you using cheap sparkplug wires on your car?

jwillburn119 · 01-05-2006, 05:08 PM

no 88 mm grant wires

QWKSNKE · 01-05-2006, 05:33 PM

check engine grounds, radio ground, etc

jwillburn119 · 01-06-2006, 06:49 AM

i already did the grounds on both sides... i just rebuilt the thing anyway... but its hella annoying. i dont think its a new thing though... my friend's TRANS AM is doing it too...

Crzypny · 01-06-2006, 02:45 PM

Could have something to do with how you have your wiring for the system run.

I have an amp and sub in the back and ran the power to the amp down one side of the car and the remote/input/output to the radio down the other side. I was told running it that way helped deter interference like you may be describing.

jwillburn119 · 01-07-2006, 09:44 AM

i will look at that... the amp runs ito the engine compartment... but it would do it all the time if it was the am huh?

01-05-2006, 03:06 PM	#1
jwillburn119 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: temple, tx Posts: 240	Weird POPing noise there is a weird popping noise in my stereo... but it only does it... ( and the pop frequency accelerates directly proportionally to the rpm's... i suspect maybe a grounding problem... but there are no other symptoms... unless my antenna is grounding to the frame somewhere... i think... possible?) under these conditions... when my car is running above 2000 RPM and the RADIO is on which means: it doesnt do it at idle, or with the car off... and it doesnt do it when i have a CD in... sounds like a lifter tick... but in my radio... no sh*T __________________ Whats in your WALLET?

01-05-2006, 03:20 PM	#2
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Weird POPing noise Sounds like some sort of electromagnetic interference coming from somewhere that is being picked up by the radio. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

01-05-2006, 04:34 PM	#4
jwillburn119 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: temple, tx Posts: 240	Re: Weird POPing noise thats how i feel i think... but where do i start? __________________ Whats in your WALLET?

01-05-2006, 04:55 PM	#5
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Weird POPing noise out of curiosity, are you using cheap sparkplug wires on your car? __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

01-05-2006, 05:08 PM	#6
jwillburn119 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: temple, tx Posts: 240	Re: Weird POPing noise no 88 mm grant wires __________________ Whats in your WALLET?

01-05-2006, 05:33 PM	#7
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Weird POPing noise check engine grounds, radio ground, etc __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

01-06-2006, 06:49 AM	#8
jwillburn119 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: temple, tx Posts: 240	Re: Weird POPing noise i already did the grounds on both sides... i just rebuilt the thing anyway... but its hella annoying. i dont think its a new thing though... my friend's TRANS AM is doing it too... __________________ Whats in your WALLET?

01-06-2006, 02:45 PM	#9
Crzypny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hoover, Al Posts: 576	Re: Weird POPing noise Could have something to do with how you have your wiring for the system run. I have an amp and sub in the back and ran the power to the amp down one side of the car and the remote/input/output to the radio down the other side. I was told running it that way helped deter interference like you may be describing.

01-07-2006, 09:44 AM	#10
jwillburn119 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: temple, tx Posts: 240	Re: Weird POPing noise i will look at that... the amp runs ito the engine compartment... but it would do it all the time if it was the am huh? __________________ Whats in your WALLET?