Bad FM reception from my New Head Unit

[coolzero312]

I just installed the new Kenwood XXV-01D head unit in my car. For some reason most of the FM stations come in very Staticky. I can bearly make it out most of the time. I installed the antenna adapter and this sounds like shit. Any suggestions on how to fix would be appreciated!!!!

[5_speed325]

Is there static present while playing CDs or just the radio? If there is than its possible some of your connections are bad. When I was trying to put in my headunit, the extra wiring made for little room for my headunit to fit flush and upon forcing mine in, I had loosened some connections that created a static sound. I have head of other possiblities that cause static but I can't remember all to well, one I think was a bad ground which might cause static. Please if someone reads this and i am incorrect about the bad ground theory please correct me

[coolzero312]

I only hear static when thr radio is playing. As far as the CD and MP3 it is crystal clear.

[Bavarian Muscle]

it's probably your antenna connection. if its really that bad, just take out the headunit, check for loose connections (unplug/plug method works best) and test it out before fully installing the unit back. if everything works fine, make sure you neatly tuck away any long hanging wires and also, make sure none of the wires are pinched or cut, no bare metal!!! use electrical tape if needed. good luck.

[patallen]

there is a wire supposed to be powered so the antenna amplifier will work.

its the white brown on some cars, blue on some others. Dont get fooled by the power amp remote, not the same thing.There is 2 outputs on your new head unit, one is a remote turn on for power amps, and the other one is a plain power antenna. connect this one to the blue one.

hth

Pat Allen