Audio Systems/Radio static

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Expert: Peter G. Lee - 12/13/2006


Question
I have a 98 chevrolet pickup and a 99 Tahoe. Both have radio static when the engines are running. They are crystal clear when the engines are off. They were ok when new. How do I fix this problem. Thank You.

Answer
Hi Jim.
Strange that BOTH vehicles have the same problem?? Anyway, first I.A. it's usually due to bad earths some where, try a wire directly from the radio chassis to earth on the battery, also check for antenna problems in the cables and earthing. If that fixes it check battery straps etc.
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Peter G. Lee

Expertise

Accessory installations including audio, security and lighting, general wiring and fault finding. Nothing specific to US car electrics such as ECUs or engine management systems please i.e. how do I get the radio out of a Saturn, we don't have Saturns in Europe so I wouldn't know.

Experience

11 years as a security and audio installer in the U.K. 9 years own company in South West of U.K. installing for a number of high street retailers incluing Trinity in-car centre, Road User, Halfords and A.1. Past advisor to and chairman of Sold Secure initative gloucestershire police. member PACT (partnership against car theft)U.K. police, Kit car builder VW air coole

Organizations
Member of the institute of diagnostic engineers M.I.Diag.E

Education/Credentials
Certified by Clifford, Cobra (U.K.) Serpi Star-Gamel, Moss, Philips, Tracker (Lowjack), Pioneer blue chip installer, Kenwood installer. City and Guilds, A.R.E

Past/Present clients
Over 2,000 between 1988 and 2000

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