L322 Static Crackle Mystery

jfarrell32 · Jan 4, 2020

Hi, my 2007 TD8 entertainment system is acting up. There is a crackle that seems to move in circles from speaker to speaker. It sounds like a static crackle and happens every few minutes while playing the radio or a CD.

Any suggestions on how to sort this? I did check the rear compartment where the amp is located for damp etc. but all seems ok but the bluetooth feature has not worked for some time. Thanks J

Datatek · Jan 5, 2020

Most likely damp in the rear quarter even if you can't see it. Part the connectors and look for corrosion.

jfarrell32 · Jan 6, 2020

Datatek said:
Most likely damp in the rear quarter even if you can't see it. Part the connectors and look for corrosion.

Thanks - is that in the rear passenger side where the amp and bluetooth are? regards john

wammers · Jan 6, 2020

Switch the radio off.

Datatek · Jan 6, 2020

jfarrell32 said:
Thanks - is that in the rear passenger side where the amp and bluetooth are? regards john

Yes. do not do anything until the LED on the SatNav unit has gone out.

jfarrell32 · Jan 6, 2020

Datatek said:
Yes. do not do anything until the LED on the SatNav unit has gone out.

There is no satnav fitted it is a HSE model. but I have checked and it certainly feels damp. I will use a hairdryer to gently dry up and see if it stops - thanks John

Datatek · Jan 6, 2020

jfarrell32 said:
There is no satnav fitted it is a HSE model. but I have checked and it certainly feels damp. I will use a hairdryer to gently dry up and see if it stops - thanks John

Drying out may do it or may not, you may need to sort corrosion between the pins in the connectors,

jfarrell32 · Jan 6, 2020

Datatek said:
Drying out may do it or may not, you may need to sort corrosion between the pins in the connectors,

crackling has stopped!! for now. thanks for the advice. I may have to follow up and clean connectors but for now all ok and wife happy music is back in RR.

brianp38dse · Jan 6, 2020

You need the JLR official upgrade to stop the water its called a piece of plastic sheet to cover the electrical kit

that was there answer to water ingress in the boot

jfarrell32 · Apr 7, 2020

Datatek said:
Drying out may do it or may not, you may need to sort corrosion between the pins in the connectors,

Just a follow up question - drying it out was not a solution as you suggested. Crackle is back but there are lots of connectors in that compartment - are there any guides or youtube that would help me navigate. I am not even sure which module is the amp. Thanks John

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