it's a jeep thing, right??
I only found one other thread while searching, which wasn't updated, so I'll try to update this one if I can solve the issue.
2000 XJ, 4.0L AW4 with Pioneer head unit and Crutchfield plug in adapters, Kicker comps with adapters in doors. Stock wiring otherwise.
This started out very intermittently, and only while the accessory was on (jeep not running, key in ACC) and only when BOTH driver/passenger windows rolled up and "finished" at the same time; the radio would cut off(restart, then begin playing). When the Jeep was running there were no issues at all. then it escalated to the radio sound from the speakers would start breaking up and finally no sound (ACC on, radio still on, display fine) without the windows being used. I inspected the radio wiring at the deck, it's a Pioneer head unit with a Crutchfield adapter harness mating to the stock plugs - they all look great, and I soldered connections on install 2 years ago that are still perfect.
Yesterday, the radio would cut off whenever ANY window switch was used, regardless of ACC on or engine running, and sound cut out as well. I dont' really need to say that this is unacceptable.
Before I get to removing panels, this sounds like a ground or shorted wire issue - likely in the door jamb area. My question is, do these two circuits have anything in common that I should look for? I dont' have my FSM anymore, just a Haynes. I plan on taking the multimeter and seeing if there is a voltage drop to the radio when a window is activated, and also pulling out the wires in the door jamb for about the 37th time. Thanks for any help/ideas!
I only found one other thread while searching, which wasn't updated, so I'll try to update this one if I can solve the issue.
2000 XJ, 4.0L AW4 with Pioneer head unit and Crutchfield plug in adapters, Kicker comps with adapters in doors. Stock wiring otherwise.
This started out very intermittently, and only while the accessory was on (jeep not running, key in ACC) and only when BOTH driver/passenger windows rolled up and "finished" at the same time; the radio would cut off(restart, then begin playing). When the Jeep was running there were no issues at all. then it escalated to the radio sound from the speakers would start breaking up and finally no sound (ACC on, radio still on, display fine) without the windows being used. I inspected the radio wiring at the deck, it's a Pioneer head unit with a Crutchfield adapter harness mating to the stock plugs - they all look great, and I soldered connections on install 2 years ago that are still perfect.
Yesterday, the radio would cut off whenever ANY window switch was used, regardless of ACC on or engine running, and sound cut out as well. I dont' really need to say that this is unacceptable.
Before I get to removing panels, this sounds like a ground or shorted wire issue - likely in the door jamb area. My question is, do these two circuits have anything in common that I should look for? I dont' have my FSM anymore, just a Haynes. I plan on taking the multimeter and seeing if there is a voltage drop to the radio when a window is activated, and also pulling out the wires in the door jamb for about the 37th time. Thanks for any help/ideas!