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Hi I just recently installed a system in my 2008 Toyota Tundra. For now I installed a Kenwood DNX7100 Navigation Unit. I installed new door speakers all around the truck and have them running off of a Kicker 2-channel amplifier. I get serious engine noise while driving slow and the door speakers will crackle when going aroumd turns and when I hit bumps in the road. What is causing this?
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most likely a bad ground, since you're getting the crackle with vibration and gyration as well. Pics of the where/how the amp is grounded might help. Also, are the RCA's on the opposite side of the car from the power? Run a new power and ground for your deck. and I suggest ground the amp in a good standard location, and from that location up to the battery(-) as well.
But, some models of toyota/lexus vehicles have been known to have engine noise when adding aftermarket equipment, in which case you can use a groundloop isolator(sh!tty way).
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Thanks for your help. I reground the unit and also the power wire was fairly close to the speaker wires. So I moved that and we are in business.
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