Radio whine(sp?)
 

Ok I have a stock WRX w/ the six disc in dash changer. I get massive radio whine when the engine is running. Is this normal, and is there a way to fix it semi-easily. It is most noticable on AM. I am figuring a power cable to close to something and just thought I would ask before dismantling.

do u have any after market products hooked up to it?

Nope its totally stock, but it does have the factory installed sub.

Take it back to the dealer. A stock stereo should have no whine at all. I have the upgraded speakers and sub, too, and mine has no whine.

You have an electrical problem, possibly a bad ground, that needs to be looked at.

I think I have exceeded my warranty though and would have to pony up the cash. I have installed several stereos before and was wondering if anyone would know the answer for this car more specifically. I think its a power wire that is too close to the antenna wire, or something similar. I will ask if they will cover it though, but I doubt it.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Gunslinger [/i]
[B]Nope its totally stock, but it does have the factory installed sub. [/B][/QUOTE]

check the connections to the sub...a factory sub works similar to an aftermarket sub.....if a wire is pinched u will get road noise, if a wire w/o current is stripped and is touching the body, u will get road noise...double check all that stuff...

Will do.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by slonomo [/i]
[B]Take it back to the dealer. A stock stereo should have no whine at all. I have the upgraded speakers and sub, too, and mine has no whine.

You have an electrical problem, possibly a bad ground, that needs to be looked at. [/B][/QUOTE]

yes, im a newbie. so, sorry if I offend.

Ill second the bad ground info.

Gunslinger--

Is the whine coming out of the sub only? or all the speakers too?