This is a new one on me. It was working fine with my antenna adaptor, but now it's not happy on medium or long wave radio. What do we reckon is causing this?

 

 

The antenna adaptor is wired in through the blue wire on the loom as well. I think (and hope) that was the correct one. Otherwise, Christ knows...

 

 

I'll probably tackle this tomorrow with the other mountain of problems that has been slowly accumulating. Advice is very much welcomed to rectifying this. Like I mentioned in the title, I think it's a grounding or interference issue but I'm a Lit Student, not an electrician.

Try the radio with the engine switched off and with the engine switched on this will help eliminate a few problems to see if there any difference.

Edited 26 May, 20224 yr by Kelly_Heroes

8 minutes ago, Kelly_Heroes said:

Try the radio with the engine switched off and with the engine switched on this will help eliminate a few problems to see if there any difference.

 

It goes away with the engine off, only comes back on with the engine on as outlined in the video. I meant to update to say I've just went to an OEM head unit as the Sony kept falling out anyway.

12 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

 

It goes away with the engine off, only comes back on with the engine on as outlined in the video. I meant to update to say I've just went to an OEM head unit as the Sony kept falling out anyway.

 

The altanator and wiring can cause problems with radio and amplifiers.

 

I've seen this over the years with people putting in custom stereo, speakers and amplifiers. The problem goes away with the engine of but soon as the engine running the problem starts.

This has some good detailed information and things you can check and try.

 

https://www.howacarworks.com/accessories/identifying-and-suppressing-radio-interference

Edited 26 May, 20224 yr by Kelly_Heroes

4 minutes ago, Kelly_Heroes said:

This has some good detailed information and things you can check and try.

 

https://www.howacarworks.com/accessories/identifying-and-suppressing-radio-interference

 

Thank you. Might give it a shot if I've got the aftermarket system back in.