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Radio static..... How to fix?
« on: May 31, 2013, 04:04:13 pm »
I've got an issue with my car. And I say car as opposed to radio, because this happens with either my MFD2 or Rns510.

The radio is fine when stationary however when moving the radio is affected with a static crackle.

Any other audio source.... HDD/SD etc is unaffected.

Seems to have happened since my throttle body was changed... This might just be a coincidence though.

Any idea to as how to fault find this or how to fix it? To me it looks like an earth issue.

Thanks
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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2013, 07:44:45 pm »
Evening, post tea bump.

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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2013, 07:57:12 pm »
earth strap?

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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2013, 08:12:32 pm »
I seem to remember its something to do with the signal amplifer in the boot lid. Sure i had it bookmarked. Give me a sec..........
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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2013, 08:51:30 pm »
Had the same fault tailgate wiring issue for me.

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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2013, 02:01:01 am »
More info please chaps   :happy2:

Earth strap? Where do I find this?

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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2013, 01:00:57 pm »
Just a bit more info.....

The battery - terminal and earth strap appear to be fine. Is there any point in taking it off?

The static crackle only occurs when the engine is running.... even when stood still.

It does not happen if the engine is switched off OR if the ignition is on.


Any more ideas?
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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2013, 01:05:34 pm »
Rich
Alternator needs a suppressor unless its the antenna causing the bad earth.
Does the interference noise increase as you increase the revs?
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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2013, 01:08:07 pm »
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Alternator needs a suppressor unless its the antenna causing the bad earth.
Does the interference noise increase as you increase the revs?
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Its not alternator whine... its not linked to engine speed.

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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2013, 01:31:56 pm »
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Dunno then. Try Eddie. He'll have the educated answer!
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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2013, 09:13:36 am »
Sonntag bumpen  :smiley:

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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2013, 09:22:40 am »
Sonntag bumpen  :smiley:

does it get worse when you switch the rear heated screen on?
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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2013, 09:30:55 am »
Sonntag bumpen  :smiley:

does it get worse when you switch the rear heated screen on?

Will test that today.

I have an factory fit OEM SatNav roof aerial.. the little short shark fin type one, if that makes any odds.

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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2013, 04:28:51 pm »
Rear demister doesnt make a difference.

Looking in the Setup menu (the hidden one) when looking at the FM option... it keeps going between mono and stereo. I got a video... will post it once my phone turns back on

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Re: Radio static..... How to fix?
« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2013, 04:38:54 pm »


Ignore the sound on it....