problems with factory stereo

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problems with factory stereo

February 26, 2006, 07:04:30 PM

Hey guys,got a problem with the stereo in the mk.Had the same problem with an 86 mk i once had,so it sounds like a common problem.It seems that when i hit a bump,turn a curve,or just the fact that the song playing hits a good beat,the radio cuts out for 15 to 30 seconds then comes back on.It crackles and pops alot.What could be causing a problem like this?I'm lost.Don't know where to start.
Oops,wrong area.Someone help with that too please.

Loose wire

Reply #1 – February 27, 2006, 06:33:30 AM

Sounds like youve got a loose wire somewhere.
Pull push and jiggle everything til you locate the right area.
The amp on mine is behind the back seat the whole thing was
loose from the mounting plate.

problems with factory stereo

Reply #2 – February 27, 2006, 11:23:45 AM

yah, sounds like the amp maybe shorting out.

problems with factory stereo

Reply #3 – February 27, 2006, 05:12:25 PM

Thanks guys,will check that out.

problems with factory stereo

Reply #4 – February 27, 2006, 10:40:36 PM

Check the wires going through the grommets in the doors as well - they may have broken or the insulation worn off...