need assistance.

[ssgjohnson]

its a factory stereo... it has the CD and Tape so i dont feel the need to upgrade since i can use a tape deck adapter to play any devices that have an audio jack. all i have done is drive the damn thing. i havent even had a chance to beat on it yet. I plug in my Ipod, or my Droid with a dock... but that cant be anywhere near enough to cause anything like this. I know the PO had more going on with it as it appears there was a drop down screen adn there is a toggle switch that goes nowhere. I just need to get into it and look for anything that may cause a bad ground. my buddy thinks it could be the voltage regulator on the alternator stuck open, but im more or less at a loss.