crackling noise on radio

[cliffy]

hi does anyone have an idea what causes crackling noise when radio and even cd is on, does not do it all the time but can varey in noise ! today crackling even when radio/cd was off so only way to stop noise was to remove 30a fuse.
is it the amp or is there something else to check? (2004 x5)

[neilrmp]

I had the same problem, it was water in the wheel well where the amp and BT is, I took them out and sprayed it with something similar to WD-40 and it works now, (as directed by weasel).

[cliffy]

thanks, i have checked in boot well and all seams dry, do you think it could just be moisture/condensation inside the amp..........did you open up the amp to spray it?

[neilrmp]

Yes I did, there was moisture in the connection too, water was dripping onto it and caused some corrosion, but after spraying it with the moisture remover (WD40), it worked great.

[cliffy]

thanks for the help, i will try at weekend

[neilrmp]

no problem..

[ayagutak]

ok i have the same problem but where is the wheel well, and where do i spray

[Big "J"]

Left rear tire wheel well. Open the rear hatch and left access panel. That is where the amp and Bluetooth are located.

[ayagutak]

ok i sprayed the wheel well amp, and all its components but the noise is still there, i also pick up a new fuse 30amp #72 but the noise wont go away ... any idea what next... this problem stated after i changed my alternator, , please can anyone help.