AUX input static

[KiltedJK]

Hey all, I have my XM set up using the AUX input on the factory head unit. From time to time I hear LOTS of static that really takes away from listening. Fiddling with the cables works for a little while, but then the static returns. I'm trying to figure out if it's my cables (right angle adaptor used on both ends) or the AUX input itself. The connection doesn't feel very snug and I believe I hear the static if I take the RA adaptor out of the equation.

Anyone else have issues with the AUX input?

[American_Dream]

make sure the volume on the xm radio is at 70 to 75 percent, that should hopefully help.

[cablerep79]

You should also try connecting another device to the same mini-plug cable, if you still hear it, you'll know it's not your XM. Then try connecting both devices to a different cable, if you still hear it, you'll know it's your aux jack...try blowing some air in to make sure there isn't any debris and repeat everything again.

I hate the tuner quality of mine, and commercial radio as well, so I listen to my ipod and sirius thru the aux jack exclusively and have never heard static at any volume level.

[KiltedJK]

XM is turned up the max, so that's not it, but good thought.

I test some other cables and see. Thanks.

[jpj2176]

i run my microsoft ZUNE which is just an mp3 player and i love it and not one problem no static

[duneslider]

I would check the cable. I had a bad one that did weird stuff too. I never turn things up 100% either. 70-80% is usually best.

Bryan

[2k2wranglerx]

i had the same problem! i had a really nice 10 dollar cable from radio shack. Gold plated and stuff. Returned it and got the cheap 3 or 4 dollar one. No probs now.

I would guess that it is your cable. but try another one to see.

[Jeff]

Sounds like the cable to me. $3 Radio shack cable and my ipod work fine. Volume of ipod and radio both at about 50%

[KiltedJK]

50% on both? WOW, I must be going deaf. If I have the iPod on 50% I have to have the radio up to 30 just to hear it. Or maybe I just like to feel my music too :rotflmao1:

[SabrToothSqrl]

You Could Try switching to SIRIUS

[Ge99ne]

I have noticed a buzz from my aux in if I leave the cable connected tothe head unit with nothing connected to the other end AND the headlights on. Other than that mine seems fine.

[GatorGreenJK]

I have an XM INNO installed with the Inno car kit, the Inno works perfectly unitl I plug inot either of the power jacks? This seems to cause some ijnterference and produces a steady humm or whine. I see other posts about getting a "flash" anyone else know if this would help the problem?:thinking: