Kenworth Clarion Stereo FM issues, sound cuts in and out

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by BossModeKenworth, Jun 14, 2023.

  1. BossModeKenworth

    BossModeKenworth Bobtail Member

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    Hi there, new to the Forum but with a real head scratcher.

    I have an 09 Kenworth and has given me grief with the stereo since I purchased it last year.

    The only time the stereo works 100% crisp and uninterrupted is when I play music through my phone via bluetooth.

    Now to the real issue, and the symptoms I've noticed through out the months.

    -FM selected on stereo, no 'Chhhhhh' sound, total silence - SiriuxXM not working via FM channel OR AUX
    -When I move truck ahead 1ft. all of a sudden receives FM 'Chhhhh' sound and music works via FM & Aux.
    -then just cuts out again
    -Sometimes when I move my body, arms around picks signal up for a split second, then cuts out again
    -With antenna swinging very staticy connection.
    -Just started cutting out when going down the road and turning steering wheel to the right
    -Sometimes FM works for 2 weeks straight, then all of a sudden giving me grief for days
    -Stereo cuts in and out in cloudy weather, and especially bad when raining and wiper blades are going
    -If FM receives signal and I talk on CB radio, stereo cuts out to normal FM 'Chhhh" sound, only when transmitting signal, not while receiving
    -When I remove stereo while connected, sometimes receives quick signal then cuts out again, dead silence

    What I have tried so far...

    -Clean antenna base with sandpaper
    -Disconnect stereo and blow dust out, clean antenna end that goes into stereo, rewired ground on stereo plug, also check other connections nothing unusual
    -Remove dash and check wires above steering wheel, nothing appeared in contact with steering shaft
    -Wiggled stereo wires & antenna cable hoping it would make a difference, no change.
    -Turn off other electronics inside the truck, without any luck.
    -all antennas on truck are opposite side of each other.
    -Tried positioning antenna differently before tightening (has a small allen screw)

    Thoughts?...

    To me it seems like a frequency interference issue, but why does it work sometimes then for weeks without any major hickups, but other days I can't listen to the stereo at all, all day, as it cuts in and out 100x in a song.

    Also, why would SiriusXM not work via the AUX cord, even tho FM isn't receiving any signal and by that I mean not even a crackling sound, dead quiet, only works if FM goes Chhhhhhh, and at that point SiriusXM also works on FM frequency & Aux.

    Very frustrating.
     
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