Hi guys. Having a bit of an issue with my Ipod Car setup.
I have a 20gb 3G using Sik Imp adaptors for power and line out. These go directly into an Amp that is driving my speakers. The amp is connected directly to the car battery using proper thick Amp wire. Fused etc etc.
I am having this problem when the car's ignition is in the ACC position (no engine/alternator running) aswell as when the car is on.
When the Firewire port is plugged into the Sik car charger I get a constant click/hiss sound through the speakers, that gets worse as the volume on the amp is turned up. When the Ipod isn't plugged into the charger it is crystal clear.
I tried plugging it in through the charger hooked up to an external power source (A car battery charger) and it was also crystal clear.
I tried plugging it into the amp power instead of through the cigarette lighter and again it was filled with static and noise.
I don't mind running it straight to the battery if need be but I'm not sure if it will help. Perhaps I need an isolater or a few capacitors or something??
Anyone got any ideas. Finding it really annoying
Thanks guys.
(If you need more explanation just let me know.)
I have a 20gb 3G using Sik Imp adaptors for power and line out. These go directly into an Amp that is driving my speakers. The amp is connected directly to the car battery using proper thick Amp wire. Fused etc etc.
I am having this problem when the car's ignition is in the ACC position (no engine/alternator running) aswell as when the car is on.
When the Firewire port is plugged into the Sik car charger I get a constant click/hiss sound through the speakers, that gets worse as the volume on the amp is turned up. When the Ipod isn't plugged into the charger it is crystal clear.
I tried plugging it in through the charger hooked up to an external power source (A car battery charger) and it was also crystal clear.
I tried plugging it into the amp power instead of through the cigarette lighter and again it was filled with static and noise.
I don't mind running it straight to the battery if need be but I'm not sure if it will help. Perhaps I need an isolater or a few capacitors or something??
Anyone got any ideas. Finding it really annoying
Thanks guys.
(If you need more explanation just let me know.)