2008 Toyota Camry XLE Audio Noise

[topgun303]

My 2008 toyota camry xle W/ JBL W/o NAV. I am getting a distorted/static noise from all speakers when the radio/cd player is turned on. When the Radio/Cd player is turned off, right rear deck speaker is making distorted/static noise. So to turn this distorted noise I disconnect a connector from the JBL amplifier that is located under the passenger seat. Any Advise what would be causing this. I was thinking that JBL amplifier is going bad but again its a very expensive part.

[ToyoDoc]

Originally Posted by topgun303

My 2008 toyota camry xle W/ JBL W/o NAV. I am getting a distorted/static noise from all speakers when the radio/cd player is turned on. When the Radio/Cd player is turned off, right rear deck speaker is making distorted/static noise. So to turn this distorted noise I disconnect a connector from the JBL amplifier that is located under the passenger seat. Any Advise what would be causing this. I was thinking that JBL amplifier is going bad but again its a very expensive part.

yes, the amplifier is 99% the cause. we have terrible problems with them in Rav4s. Never seen it on a camry but what you describe is what the Ravs do

[topgun303]

Is there a way to bypass this JBL AMP. Take the amp out of the equation. I might just get after market amp installed. or if you know a place where i can buy JBL amp thats in the car for less cost. Dealer is asking 800 for the JBL amp.

[ToyoDoc]

I am sure there is a way, im just unsure of it. not sure if the radio would work either cuz im thinking it runs thru the amp. i have bypassed the amp on a 97 camry xle, but that was using a aftermarket radio. personally, i would check junkyards.

[Mosh603]

If youre going to buy an aftermarket amp, check the internet. That is your best bet. Do not spend the 800 on that amp. You could honestly get a better subwoofer and amp, and have it professionally installed for that price. And I bet it would sound better.