PIE toy03-aux adapter
#1
PIE toy03-aux adapter
I did a search and didn't find anything that addressed my problem. I used the PIE toy03-aux converter to connect my Sirius sportster reciever to the head unit. It works great when I'm sitting still, but when I move, especially during acceleration, a high pitch sqeal comes from the speakers. The sound is like the sound that comes from an a.m. radio station.
Does anybody know why this would happen?
Does anybody know why this would happen?
#4
I have the same adapter - but I have an iPod connected to it. I don't get any whining sound with the revs.
There really isn't a ground to the PIE AUX... I would just be sure all of your connections are secure. Where did you mount the box? I put it on the white plastic right behind the receiver...
There really isn't a ground to the PIE AUX... I would just be sure all of your connections are secure. Where did you mount the box? I put it on the white plastic right behind the receiver...
#6
not to sound obvious but you may want to contact PIE and ask them about this, since they designed it.. from what I'm hearing you say, it's definitely a ground loop problem and grounding the inputs would eliminate it..
i just found this on their website (www.pie.net)
http://www.pie.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33
it says that there is a grounding wire on the AUX unit.. and it needs to be grounded. here is what i found.. forget that it's a honda.. same type of setup though..
but if that doesn't help, definitely contact them.. it's a grounding issue..
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 7:39 pm Post subject: PIE AUX grounding question
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I've searched these forums for an answer to these two questions, but haven't been able to find anything definitive:
My planned install:
2004 Honda Civic with factory headunit;
30GB iPod;
PIE AUX adapter;
Nyko Stereo Link cable.
Since the iPod has a long battery life, I am not interested in charging (or using DC power) while the unit is in the car.
QUESTION #1:
If I ground everthing correctly using this setup, am I any more likely to experience "ground loop noise" than I would if I installed a charging outfit that was grounded through the cigarette lighter socket?
QUESTION #2:
Is there any risk of the iPod getting "fried" somehow (due to a surge) using my planned install? If so, what kind of fuse or surge protector should be used?
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SE-R_03
Joined: 20 May 2005
Posts: 4
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 8:23 pm Post subject:
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If everything is grounded properly, you will not experience any ground loop noise. There will be a black wire on the aux adapter that will need to be grounded if you are not planning on charging your iPod.
There is no risk of damaging your iPod. The adapters are made to prevent this from happening
i just found this on their website (www.pie.net)
http://www.pie.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33
it says that there is a grounding wire on the AUX unit.. and it needs to be grounded. here is what i found.. forget that it's a honda.. same type of setup though..
but if that doesn't help, definitely contact them.. it's a grounding issue..
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 7:39 pm Post subject: PIE AUX grounding question
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I've searched these forums for an answer to these two questions, but haven't been able to find anything definitive:
My planned install:
2004 Honda Civic with factory headunit;
30GB iPod;
PIE AUX adapter;
Nyko Stereo Link cable.
Since the iPod has a long battery life, I am not interested in charging (or using DC power) while the unit is in the car.
QUESTION #1:
If I ground everthing correctly using this setup, am I any more likely to experience "ground loop noise" than I would if I installed a charging outfit that was grounded through the cigarette lighter socket?
QUESTION #2:
Is there any risk of the iPod getting "fried" somehow (due to a surge) using my planned install? If so, what kind of fuse or surge protector should be used?
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SE-R_03
Joined: 20 May 2005
Posts: 4
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 8:23 pm Post subject:
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If everything is grounded properly, you will not experience any ground loop noise. There will be a black wire on the aux adapter that will need to be grounded if you are not planning on charging your iPod.
There is no risk of damaging your iPod. The adapters are made to prevent this from happening
#8
What you might want to do is see if the wires (any wires) are too close to a power source. If they are, and you don't have shielded wires (which are really expensive) then you're probably just getting noise crossing over from the power wire. It's fairly comon with people who install amps and run their power wires too close to their RCA or speaker wires.
BTW, a good ground also helps eliminate the problem.
BTW, a good ground also helps eliminate the problem.
#13
there are, but very little information from other ppl as to whether they work or not. besides, the alternatives often aren't that much different in price. might as well stick with what's tried and true i suppose
#15
Originally Posted by sbags
tCinHou...you used a different power adapter for your sattelite radio? did you have to buy something special or just go pick something up at bestbuy
#16
Originally Posted by sbags
tCinHou...you used a different power adapter for your sattelite radio? did you have to buy something special or just go pick something up at bestbuy
#17
hey guys just got done installing my aux input thingy lol its a usa spec aux interface model df-toy i highly recommend it and it gives you 2 aux input not just 1 it took me like 30 mins to install also picked up 2 Y stereo adapters
usa spec aux interface $59.99 circuitcity
2 Y stereo adapers $9.99 frys
iriver h10 $299.99 bestbuy
having the ability to store 20GB of music in my car Price Less
usa spec aux interface $59.99 circuitcity
2 Y stereo adapers $9.99 frys
iriver h10 $299.99 bestbuy
having the ability to store 20GB of music in my car Price Less
#18
Originally Posted by sciontc_mich
Originally Posted by sbags
tCinHou...you used a different power adapter for your sattelite radio? did you have to buy something special or just go pick something up at bestbuy
#19
okay well cool so it was the power supply to the sirius unit that wasn't grounding itself correctly.. simple enough fix.. good to know whenever i get my sirius and the aux connector.. glad it worked out