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Jazzymt, PM sent.

Pro installers often feel the need to connect wires to everything - even if they're not needed. The RCA GLI's PAC sells have two brown wires to connect reference grounds to each side of the GLI if necessary - older audio equipment would sometimes freak out without a reference ground. If he connected the two wires together and wired them to ground though - it completely defeats the purpose of the GLI - which is to isolate the ground of one side from the other.

 

I would open up your dash and see if you can find the GLI - cut the brown wires off & you should be in good shape.

 

Jazzymt,

 

Can you post a picture of the GLI included with the I-pod Pro kit, so I can see what you mean by the brown wires? Thanks...

Yes - your kit came with the GLI.

 

Thanks for your help. I'll let you know if this solves it.

Pro installers often feel the need to connect wires to everything - even if they're not needed. The RCA GLI's PAC sells have two brown wires to connect reference grounds to each side of the GLI if necessary - older audio equipment would sometimes freak out without a reference ground. If he connected the two wires together and wired them to ground though - it completely defeats the purpose of the GLI - which is to isolate the ground of one side from the other.

 

I would open up your dash and see if you can find the GLI - cut the brown wires off & you should be in good shape.

 

Okay. I'm going to pass this info. along to my installer. I'm not really comfortable getting into this by myself, but my installer is willing to help me address the issue without charge. So just to be clear, the kit I ordered did or did not come with a GLI?....like I mentioned, every component was used, but I can't remember what exactly was in the box.

 

Also, my car is a 2005 LGT if that makes a difference.

Sounds like ground loop noise to me. Did you purchase a kit with a ground loop isolator? If not - you can just get one at Walmart, Radio Shack, etc...I would try that first. If you have one already, it may not be installed correctly...

 

I purchased the I-pod Pro Aux-in Kit...it was something like $97 not including shipping, I believe. Does that include a ground loop isolator in it? I know he installed everything that came with it, but perhaps there is an issue with the installation assuming the kit did come with it. Any specific input on proper installation of the ground loop isolator?

Sorry man - I'm not getting PM notifications for some reason. Does the buzz sound vary with your RPM's? It could be alternator noise.

 

 

No prob. I'm just glad I figured out how to get to you...

It doesn't appear to be alternator noise, but I'm no expert. I took it to another car stereo installer to get a second opinion. His first reaction was an alternator ground, but then when he got inside my car to listen, he thought differently. The sound doesn't seem to be related to RPMS or the engine running. It only seems to be coming from the CD changer...either when I play a regular CD or play my I-pod through the blank CD included with the kit. It does get more noticeable as I turn up the volume. I don't notice the sound at all when I play the radio, that's why the installer was pretty sure it has something to do with the Aux-in kit.....

I had the Jazzy Ipod Pro Aux-in Kit installed fairly recently when I had a set of aftermarket speakers/4-channel amp installed. Ever since I've had the kit installed, I've noticed a high frequency buzz or static sound that becomes more noticeable as I turn up the volume. I had it installed by a professional installer who said he followed the instructions carefully. I only notice the noise from my CD changer when I play a CD or my I-pod through the blank CD. The radio does not make this sound, so I'm pretty confident its something to do with the Aux-in kit. I've sent Jazzymt 3 PMs, but have not received a response yet. Is there anybody that can offer up some assistance or has experienced something similar? I'd appreciate any feedback or info.