Jeep stereos offer a soothing experience when you are out for a long drive. But they can also be a cause of pain as if you experience any problem. Be it an installation-related issue or any other, Jeep stereos can offer you many unfortunate hindrances. According to the car mechanics, there are primarily three-car stereo problems you can encounter.
1. Backdated stereo
2. Incompatible components
3. Incorrect installation
Hence, you need to follow several Jeep stereo upgrading solutions to dodge the above issues. Besides, whether it is a component-related issue or anything, below, we have penned down a checklist including the troubleshooting solutions to help you avoid the problems.
Head unit power and sound related-issues
As a Jeep owner, you might face both problems. If you see that the head unit has no power, it means the component cannot receive 12V, or the battery cannot provide the constant voltage to the system. Another reason for a powerless or soundless stereo system is that the amplifier has gone to protection mode.
Solutions
• Check whether the unit is receiving 12V or not with a voltmeter
• Replace the power cord or wire
• Examine the fuses and if it blew out, replace it
• Inspect the battery
The car radio is not operating.
Suppose your Jeep stereo has both power and sound, but the radio is not working properly. In that case, the primary reason for its failure is incorrect wiring. If there is any issue with the wiring, the radio will not operate. Besides, car stereos use fuses to protect them from power fluctuations. So, if the fuse is blown out, the radio cannot turn on. Additionally, you can also find out if the radio switches off at irregular intervals or turns off when the Jeep passes a corner or a bump. Both of these happen due to a ground connector failing.
Solutions
• Adjust the multimeter to ohms
• Check the metalheads of the fuse with the multimeter’s testing lead
• If the meter displays a reading, the fuse is okay, and if not, then the fuse has blown out
• Examine the ground connector, whether it is loose or rusted
• If the connector is problematic, replace or repair it
Lack of bass from the stereo
Several Jeep owners face issues regarding the stereo bass. They find no bass from the speakers. For bass, the speakers require pushing air. But when a speaker pushes the air, and the other one pulls it, the no bass issue occurs. Another reason for this is if the speaker is heavy, then it does not produce bass properly.
Solutions
• Check the speaker wires whether they are connected to the amplifier and head unit properly or not
• Install an external amplifier to generate more watts
Unwanted sounds from stereos
Hearing strange noises from your Jeep stereo is a frustrating experience. As a driver or car owner, you might want to remove it from the car. There are many sources of these unwanted sounds, but the most prevalent ones are as follows.
• Alternator whine is the most common noise of all. It happens due to the damaged stereo components and improper connections between the head unit and battery.
• You can hear strange sounds of speakers popping and crackling, which happens due to outdated stereo, corrupt wiring, or inadequate input quality.
• You can also detect a sharp pop sound while turning on or off car headlights, wipers, and signal lights. It occurs because the above car accessories need high voltage operation. As a result, the voltage travels to the stereo system and generates noise.
Solutions
• Find the noise-producing component and re-ground it for the alternator whine
• Replace or repair the speaker or the stereo to eliminate the popping and crackling noise
• Install a bi-polar capacitor between the power cord of sound-generating accessories to remove the pop sound
Hot stereo problems
Faulty wiring might generate heat while operating on the stereo. As a result, the system gets hot and eventually leads to several problems. But too much heat generation will cause malfunctioning to the car and even cause a fire break also.
Solutions
• Examine the installation and wiring of the stereo
• Service the entire stereo system