Try setting your audio quality to “16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)”. New problem just happened. I have checked:-the fuses-the ground connections in the trunk I … I wonder what it is and whether I should bring it in for service. Car audio crackles and thuds when off My car audio system has started to crackle out of all of the speakers with no pattern to when it happens. Turn off any nearby electronic devices that may be interfering with the speaker sound. Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model/year of your Jaguar? Loud crackling or popping noises from speakers or headphones can be annoying and a sign that something is wrong with the system. It doesn't happened when the car is off or stopped. 2011 XJL with Nav The only way to stop the sound is to pop the circuit breaker for the radio… Re: Speakers crackling when radio is off by robbie.cee » Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:31 pm lightning wrote: Water in the speaker wiring shouldn't cause them to crackle when the stereo is turned off … The speaker in the passenger side sliding door makes loud static noises even when the radio is turned off. This change can fix some audio problems. The crackling is at all speakers and occurs when the keys are in any position other than off… Take the key out and turn steering as now the power steering will lock. Crackling, popping, noises, and audio problems can occur for a number of reasons and we recommend that you check the hardware. Then I took the radio to a radio repair shop (there happened to be a manufacturer’s plant near me that also had a repair shop in the plant) and had them replace the ACM. it doesnt matter weather the cd player is selected or the radio the crackle is still there. I have a 2002 Ford Aerostar. The static/crackling is also heard when the radio is on. Noise is heard from other sources. There is a crackling sound coming from the speakers even if the radio is off. Move the speaker wires away from any electrical cords. If the noise is only heard when listening to the radio, it may be coming through the antenna. The speakers crackle when the volume on radio are very high when you turned off engine and removed key. Opened the door, got in and started the car... as soon as the radio turned on there was an extremely loud static noise coming from the speakers. Click “OK” afterwards and see if the crackling or other audio problems continue. Ensure the speaker wires are properly connected to both the speakers and stereo receiver. Noise is heard only when listening to the radio. I turned the volume down, the music volume decreased but the crackling was still there at the same level. I hear a crackling noise in the front speaker of my Tesla Model 3 as well. They are usually the result of connection problems - often, bad wires causing interference. Turn off the stereo receiver. There is noise, cracking sound, static or no audio through the speakers of the car stereo system. When I turn off My 2005 equinox the radio shuts off but the speakers keep crackling and the power steering isn't locking? If it’s set to CD quality and you experience problems, try changing to another audio format level and see what happens. Then I took the radio back to the audio shop to re-install the radio. It is the factory radio. Disable Audio Enhancements Mechanic's Assistant: Is this an aftermarket stereo, or did it come with the car? I turned the stereo off and the crackling was still there. All I could do was turn the volume all the way down to make it stop. If the issue is still unresolved, reset the receiver to the factory default settings. I'm getting static from front and back speakers when the engine is on and radio is off, I notice that the radio display lights is on, this thing is possessed!! I'm not sure what it is but it happens intermittently when music is playing.