Glad you got your problem fixed but just to clarify, the adding grounds was a last resort after all components and wires were checked as to not being the problem. Some people disregard quality RCAs but if you have decent hardware it just doesnt make sense to connect them with crappy wires. Just to add on the ground issue now that your noise issue is resolved, adding grounds or upgrading them will probably make it sound even better AND improve the efficiency of other electronic components in the vehicle.
Alternator Whine FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I have read countless threads on how many issues people have with engine/alternator noise after installing aftermarket stereo systems. I dealt with mine for a while but it drove me to the point of insanity and I finally found something that actually worked. I will post detailed pics tommorrow when theres some good sun light out. What I did was replace the ground wire on the drivers side that goes from the shock tower to the exhaust manifold. After replacing that ONE wire with a 4ga piece the noise went completely away. I no have absolutely no engine noise and it was way more simple and cheap than all the other things I had done to correct the problem. I did every test and fix you can imagine, exotic RCA's, moved ground points, upgrade factory battery ground, ran H/U ground to the battery, powered the H/U from the lighter and with the PAC unit, ran the RCA'S on the drivers side(as far as possible from the main power line hat goes along the length of the passenger side) along with the speaker wires and replaced(just swapped temporarily with known working devices) all of the system components one by one and couldn't catch a break. So after reading a thread over on LX forums about some trying to sell some of those ricey (HYPERGROUNDING kits) I decided to change the weaker looking grounds under the hood and the first freaking one I replaced eliminated this freaking noise. Anyway I'll post pics of the culprit and the whole sytem in the morning, I hope this will help some of you out there who have just given up and learned to live with the noise!:beerchug:
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Glad you got your problem fixed but just to clarify, the adding grounds was a last resort after all components and wires were checked as to not being the problem. Some people disregard quality RCAs but if you have decent hardware it just doesnt make sense to connect them with crappy wires. Just to add on the ground issue now that your noise issue is resolved, adding grounds or upgrading them will probably make it sound even better AND improve the efficiency of other electronic components in the vehicle.
Thanks for the tip. I'll probably do this summer just because it's a pretty easy thing to do and if it makes my maggy happy then I'm happy.
No problem man, hope it helps!
Sup guys,
I have a constant noise from the generator. The old one howled like a torque converter and left that world. I installed a new one and it also howls, but very quietly.
I clear and lubricate all grounds connection - two under the hood between the body, one with the alternator, and one in the trunk. I don't have any specific music or speakers.
Any clues on what it could be else?
I have a constant noise from the generator. The old one howled like a torque converter and left that world. I installed a new one and it also howls, but very quietly.
I clear and lubricate all grounds connection - two under the hood between the body, one with the alternator, and one in the trunk. I don't have any specific music or speakers.
Any clues on what it could be else?
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