radio problem

Bob Cox · « **on:** September 19, 2008, 07:31:23 AM »

I have a 72 super bettle and recently had a new am/fm/cd player insdtlled at the radio clinic. There was noise and a jerky sound on the FM bands (sort of like when you fast forward a CD. the godfather suggested a noise suppressor; that didn't work. There is no static on the AM stations or the cd player, when David thought was rather odd. They put in a new radio thinking the first one was faultly. still doing the same thing. When the motor is shut off, the FM stations are clear as a bell, so I've eliminated a speaker or antenna problem. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be. The installer at the clinic assures me the radio was properly grounded.

BOB COX

swagginjello · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2008, 01:57:32 PM »

i would personally check the ground and then make sure that your antenna wire isnt running over any major power cables.... dont know if you've tried a difrent antenna, but i would just in case the cable is damaged near a power cable that only has power running through it when the car is running. also checking the battery ground might be worth a shot. thats all i got. best of luck!

Bugnut · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2008, 04:34:45 PM »

pm sent. also the antenna check is a good idea as well. You definetly have a ground loop problem somewhere.

ASBug · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2008, 08:27:11 PM »

I am wanting something with a little more umph than the little 8 ohm speaker in the dash. My AM w/FM modulator set up is like 36 years old and is REAL finiky to tune into a station. I can only stand sunny 92.3 for so long!!!!!

Any way, I wold like to see where others are putting their auxillary speakers. I DO NOT want to cut holes in my original BLUE door panels. I have thought about a box in the back storage area.....
It seems that I saw a kit or something that would let you mount the speakers inside the car under the dash and on the outside face. I also have an in dash mp3 player that I want to put into my new plastic glove box.....
Any way, let me know what you guys are doing....
KC

Brian · « **Reply #4 on:** September 20, 2008, 04:09:23 PM »

My dads beetle has a shelf that lays above thet back storage from the rear seat to the fire wall for speakers.

Bugnut · « **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2008, 06:58:37 PM »

Quote from: "Brian"

My dads beetle has a shelf that lays above thet back storage from the rear seat to the fire wall for speakers.

That and a pair of kick panels are about the best if you dont want to cut anything. Beware the shipping on the parcel tray cover its almost a smuch as the part. :lol: You can make one fairley easily out of 1/2 MDF.

attack chicken · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2008, 04:21:35 PM »

Don't forget good resistor plugs and quality plug wires!! You still running points? They must be in good shape as well as your alternator and all the wires for that including a good ground. Transaxle to body ground strap installed? You can always get a suitcase, mount your speakers in that and put it in behind your rear seat...I know a guy that did that

ASBug · « **Reply #7 on:** September 22, 2008, 02:20:01 PM »

Quote from: "attack chicken"

You can always get a suitcase, mount your speakers in that and put it in behind your rear seat...I know a guy that did that

That is a great great idea!!!!!
Houston, I think we have a winner!
Thanks,
KC

Anthony · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2008, 02:25:51 PM »

You might talk me out of a pair of Blaupunkt 6X9s and a 10" woofer in boxes made to fit behind the back seat of a Beetle!

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