Speakers Crackling...loud at times

[beerandchips]

Ok, so the other day I had the question about washing my Spyder which I finally did last night. I also installed a Pedal Commander. I did that first then washed it. After washing, started it up, backed it into the garage where it sat until 7:15 this morning. I got on it, started it up and prepared to leave the house. I heard a crackling sound coming from the speaker on the right side (bottom speaker). I thought I was hearing things because I use a bluetooth headset and never use the external speakers. Rode to work with it crackling on and off loudly the whole time. Two differences from yesterday afternoon. Pedal Commander and washing it. Thoughts?

Steve

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Ok, so the other day I had the question about washing my Spyder which I finally did last night. I also installed a Pedal Commander. I did that first then washed it. After washing, started it up, backed it into the garage where it sat until 7:15 this morning. I got on it, started it up and prepared to leave the house. I heard a crackling sound coming from the speaker on the right side (bottom speaker). I thought I was hearing things because I use a bluetooth headset and never use the external speakers. Rode to work with it crackling on and off loudly the whole time. Two differences from yesterday afternoon. Pedal Commander and washing it. Thoughts?

Steve

It's not likely the " pedal commander " has anything to do with this ..... however the way you wash your Spyder may have an effect ..... speakers can be damaged from the impact of water " with pressure " ... also pressurized water can get into area's that are normally sealed from water ..... since it appears to be only one speaker, it could be the source of this issue .... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[beerandchips]

It's not likely the " pedal commander " has anything to do with this ..... however the way you wash your Spyder may have an effect ..... speakers can be damaged from the impact of water " with pressure " ... also pressurized water can get into area's that are normally sealed from water ..... since it appears to be only one speaker, it could be the source of this issue .... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

I hope that isn't the case. I didn't use a pressure washer, just a hose and was gentle on the dash. They are putting in a water line down the road from us and I had to go that way the other night and the dust was insane. That is why I washed it. Good Lord, if it isn't one thing, it's another. I should have kept the Honda. It gave my zero trouble.

Steve

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I hope that isn't the case. I didn't use a pressure washer, just a hose and was gentle on the dash. They are putting in a water line down the road from us and I had to go that way the other night and the dust was insane. That is why I washed it. Good Lord, if it isn't one thing, it's another. I should have kept the Honda. It gave my zero trouble.

Steve

Even the normal pressure from home system ( ie your well pressure or city pressure ) is going to be sufficient to cause an issue. ... The Grand Canyon was caused by ONLY water flowing over the ground ..... I would leave the Spyder in the Sun and hope that will fix it ..... good luck ... Mike :thumbup:

 

[beerandchips]

Even the normal pressure from home system ( ie your well pressure or city pressure ) is going to be sufficient to cause an issue. ... The Grand Canyon was caused by ONLY water flowing over the ground ..... I would leave the Spyder in the Sun and hope that will fix it ..... good luck ... Mike :thumbup:

Thank you.

Steve