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Technical Questions & Answers Noise in the radio / speakers (Page 1)
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Guenter Prowler Newbie From:Germany |
posted 07-20-2016 04:45 AM
when I hear cd or cassette I have a strange howling noise in the speakers, maybe it`s a noise filter or capacitor, but where the sitting? When I repeatedly turn teh radio on and off the noise is sometimes away Can someone help me please ? |
JOYRIDE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Moncton N.B. Canada |
posted 07-20-2016 08:11 AM
I had the same thing, Had to change my radio. Going to get my factory radio checked ,to see if its something inside Maybe a louse solder or something. |
Stroker Prowler Junkie From:Sevierville, Tennessee, USA |
posted 07-20-2016 12:13 PM
Could it be alternator whine? Used to be a condenser to quiet that. Haven't heard about them for years. |
LSK POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Asheville, North Carolina, United States |
posted 07-20-2016 08:02 PM
I posted this in May, 2016. For the past couple of months, I have been experiencing some AM radio noise and a random misfire engine code on my 2002 Prowler. After some research, I found that the Prowler engine has 2 ignition capacitors which are located on each side of the engine block. I picked up 2 of these at the Chrysler distributorship. Mopar #04606866AA @ about $14 each. The 2002 Service Manual, page 8I-4 shows the locations and removal/installation procedure. After replacement, the radio noise along with the random misfire code have stopped. I have also noticed an increase in mileage and acceleration. You might try this. |
dskatt POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Denham Springs, Louisiana , USA |
posted 07-20-2016 08:13 PM
Does the noise stop when you put the shifter into 2nd gear or reverse? |
Guenter Prowler Newbie From:Germany |
posted 07-21-2016 12:11 AM
Thanks to all and especially to Stroker and DSKatt. I will check it Yesterday i have a normal radiosound, no disturbing noise |
YELLER CAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:FLORIDA, USA |
posted 07-24-2016 09:22 PM
to be sure an intermittent connection and grounds are always the first consideration... making sure ALL the audio equipment has a 'chassis' ground... it may look connected but check for corrosion under the terminals... hard to see, but most likely the problem. |
Rayman Prowler Enthusiast From:Munich / Germany |
posted 08-21-2016 11:47 AM
Hi Günter you have a pm |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 08-21-2016 12:16 PM
Is this what the capacitor looks like? Does the noise change with engine RPM? This message has been edited by padroo on 08-21-2016 at 12:34 PM |
Rayman Prowler Enthusiast From:Munich / Germany |
posted 08-22-2016 12:00 PM
Thank you for your help padroo Yes, the engine RPM is dependent noise. Rayman |
Guenter Prowler Newbie From:Germany |
posted 08-22-2016 01:10 PM
Hello sorry for my late answer. Thank you for all your help, i will check it next week. |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 08-22-2016 02:35 PM
I have never located them yet but this may help. http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/005389.html |
Rayman Prowler Enthusiast From:Munich / Germany |
posted 08-23-2016 02:37 PM
Thank you for your efforts. I found out where places the capacitors. left and right built into the height of the cylinder head. I will replace the capacitors, and report whether an improvement is. greetings Raymann |
Scott99 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallbrook, CA, US |
posted 09-16-2016 01:50 PM
Thanks to LSK for his post on this topic in May of this year! I have been suffering with this problem forever and didn't want to upgrade my stereo for fear I would have the same problem. Yes, I also had the experience of the radio noise going away once you put the car in reverse. That was strange to say the least! Note the picture below... the new capacitor is slightly larger and the large tab is integrated INTO the capacitor. 9-17-16 update... This message has been edited by Scott99 on 09-18-2016 at 01:23 AM |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 09-16-2016 04:46 PM
Thanks for the update and a picture is truly worth a thousand words. Give us another update after you are sure one way or the other. |
Rayman Prowler Enthusiast From:Munich / Germany |
posted 09-17-2016 04:34 AM
Hello together. I tried to order the ignition capacitors in USA. Currently I have no dealer found the delivers to Germany. I'll try these parts in a Chrysler dealer in the neighborhood to order @ Scott99 Thank you for showing the pictures |
quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 09-19-2016 05:45 PM
Great post! Thanks for the excellent photos and explanation of the issue. Can someone please post a photo of where these puppies are located on the engine? |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 09-19-2016 08:55 PM
This is the location for the Passenger Side Capacitor
This message has been edited by padroo on 09-19-2016 at 09:06 PM |
waynec Prowler Enthusiast From:Houston, Texas USA |
posted 09-20-2016 01:45 PM
I bought mine from Advanced Auto Parts last week. |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 09-20-2016 06:27 PM
quote: Can you post a link to the Advanced website or their part number? I would have never guessed that you could get one from anyone but the dealer. |
Rayman Prowler Enthusiast From:Munich / Germany |
posted 09-21-2016 01:24 PM
Hello all prowler enthusiasts, First I'd like to thank all those who share their knowledge with the newbies. The helpfulness here in the forum is unique, special thanks to padroo Today I have installed the capacitors it was very simple. tomorrow I'll do a test drive, I am confident the noise is past best greetings Raymann |
Scott99 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallbrook, CA, US |
posted 09-21-2016 01:35 PM
Please note my update above dated 9/17/16. My noise did NOT go away during the driving test.....Back to the drawing board. Scott |
quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 09-21-2016 01:36 PM
Thank you Padroo for the photos showing the location! What a great bunch of helpful owners and friends!!
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padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 09-21-2016 07:54 PM
I have heard grounds being a problem for radio interference. I found this in the Prowler manual under Audio Systems, page
This message has been edited by padroo on 09-21-2016 at 08:01 PM |
Greg and Veta POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 09-23-2016 11:29 AM
Been meaning to reply as I had the radio noise issue several years ago. Here is what I did and what I found. My noise was a constant buzz, not related to engine speed, and was not present in reverse or 2nd gear. After reading others suggestions I cleaned all grounds and even disconnected the radio and checked connections there. The noise did go away but I was unsure what really helped. After a year or so the noise came back. I did some more work at it and discovered my problem was the connection behind the radio where the bundle of wires plug in. Every year or so the noise comes back, but I now can easily fix the problem by reaching my hand up under the lower dash and working and securing the connection. Has been working for me so far. |
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