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newbie here
I've searched the forum, and I see I may have a lot of work to do to isolate my problem, but I'm still hoping you guys would indulge me and listen to my question, which will be very simple for you guys:
I have a 2000 Sebring Convertible, with stock audio unit (CD player with cassette deck)
I play my iPod through a cassette adaptor (FM modulators are useless in SF Bay Area)
When I rev the engine, I get a whine from the engine compartment (I hear it through the heater vents - I don't believe I hear it through the speakers, though I could bw wrong). If I unplug the cassette adaptor, the whine disappears.
Yes, the whine changes pitch as I rev the engine.
I do still enjoy driving the car,though I may be replacing it within a year. I'll likely replace it if I get hit with any repair >$1000, so I don't really want to put a bunch of money into the car (such as a new/modern audio unit)
Is this likely to be "easy" to fix, or should I just buy a new audio unit?
Am I guaranteed to fix this problem by buying a new audio unit?
I really appreciate your patience in replying to a newbie question. I am not electronically-savvy enough to do the troubleshooting that folks have suggested, so I'd likely have to go to a car stereo place, and.....well, that usually results in just buying a new unit.
If you think the best route is a new unit, I'd appreciate any advice you can give on what I should look for. I'm told there aren't many units that fit in the space of the Chrysler unit, so my choices are limited. Or my installer lied to me.
Thanks, again
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