Nothing to do with Pork i'm afraid http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/frown.gif

With the standard or a replacement car stereo installed in a MY99, a crackling sound can be hear over the top of the music / chat. It does not happen while listening to a tape or CD and does not change in frequency with engine revs. It also seems to happen weither the radio signal is strong or weak. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/frown.gif

Spoke to the dealer and he has confirmed the noise is there and reports he is going to IM / Philips for help. Any one else have this problem or a solution?

I have a MY99 and have experienced the same sort of problem since replacing the standard Philips head unit with a minidisc player. I get some kind of crackling/interference sound from the front nearside speaker as soon as the unit is switched on, which doesn't get any louder so can be drowned out. It is not influenced by revs (thankfully http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif). I'd be interested to know what the problem might be as well.

Cheers

Have you replaced the speakers at all?

When I had the crossovers mounted in the driver's footwell I got rpm-independent crackling...

My speakers are standard - going to replace them soon - probably Infinity 605CS front speakers + Phoenix Gold QX180.2 amp, but open to suggestions!

Cheers

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<B>Have you replaced the speakers at all?
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Yeap. Problem happens with original and Infinity speakers. Have not checked if crackling is coming from the back speakers in my car. Come to think of it, I've never sat in the back while its been moving.

Where have you mounted the crossovers?

Do not have a single cross over within my configuration. It crackles with standard head unit, speakers and cables.

The only bit that has not been changed is the aerial and speaker cables.

Bugger.

I guess it must be the wiring then if you've tried new speakers, different head unit, ...