Ok, having radio static/interference with FM stations on a stock radio. 2012 Patriot. Curious to know if anyone out there in Jeep Patriotsville is having or has had any similar issues. Going to start with usual connections etc
Posted May 27, 2022, 2:47 PM UTC
Did you recently add LED lights anywhere outside the vehicle? Those can cause radio static interference when turned on.
Negative and did not know that LEDs did that, pretty much stock vehicle looks like I have some investigating the next few weekends
I get interference with my stubby, but it looks cool so I don't mind and it's usually only going under underpasses or through tunnels where I get it.
Yeah not this issue, the static is constant so who knows what I’ll find. Thanks for the reply
Stock antenna? Stubby antennas are typically a performance downgrade due to how short they are compared to ideal am/fm duel band length. Stubs are for looks not performance.
Stock, not a stubby my game plan is to check fuse box (dunno why but that’s how I’ve always had to trouble shoot electrical issues with my vehicles) then pop the radio out and check all connections. Re-assemble everything check the radio. If the static issue isn’t resolve proceed to beat the radio with a ball peen hammer and order a new one from Cluthfiled🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for the reply
I think I’ve read about the issue before with patriots, but don’t think I ever read anything regarding a solve. Could be a lose connection, water in the feed line between the antenna and radio or could just be failing head unit electronics. Difficult issue to chase.