Radio Static - 1998 XJ Cherokee unlimited
05-07-2017, 10:36 AM
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Radio Static - 1998 XJ Cherokee unlimited
I get radio static when I am in an area of weak signal. What amazes me is when I step on the brake it quits. I can't ride my brake around of course. Who know what will fix that.
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05-07-2017, 12:38 PM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 cylinder
Sounds like the radio is making its quality ground somehow via the brake switch or the POer monkey'd around with the wiring.
The first thing to check are ground terminations under, in and around the dash in addition to the engine compartment. Check all the ground terminals for corrosion and/or looseness. Remove and clean any suspicious ground terminals with sandpaper and their mating surfaces then clean with alcahol.
Also pull the radio and make sure the ground wire connector is plugged into the radio. Its a single wire with a single connector. Check that connector also for corrosion, spread contacts, etc.
The first thing to check are ground terminations under, in and around the dash in addition to the engine compartment. Check all the ground terminals for corrosion and/or looseness. Remove and clean any suspicious ground terminals with sandpaper and their mating surfaces then clean with alcahol.
Also pull the radio and make sure the ground wire connector is plugged into the radio. Its a single wire with a single connector. Check that connector also for corrosion, spread contacts, etc.
05-07-2017, 03:38 PM
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Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
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All good advice ^^.
Add some dielectric grease to those connections while you're cleaning them up, EXCEPT THE ANTENNA CONNECTION.
Add some dielectric grease to those connections while you're cleaning them up, EXCEPT THE ANTENNA CONNECTION.
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