Static noise from radio!

OZFORDAU · 17-02-2006, 12:04 AM

Hey ,

I have a static noise coming from my radio! I have already had New Oak Ford fix it ounce but has done the same noise straight away!

Has anybody else had this problem? And what courses it and can it e fixed?

Cheers

Simon

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Pol · 17-02-2006, 01:16 AM

To get rid of the static, you need to tune it into a station. If you've already done that, then check your aerial connections. If the aerial is OK, and it's still the standard Ford unit, try running a new earth wire to the radio.

When I was in Melbourne, I found that the overhead tram wires caused a bit of static and not much you could do about that. Also, if you have a chip, ensure that the body of the chip is insulated from the ECU.

OZFORDAU · 17-02-2006, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pol

To get rid of the static, you need to tune it into a station. If you've already done that, then check your aerial connections. If the aerial is OK, and it's still the standard Ford unit, try running a new earth wire to the radio.

When I was in Melbourne, I found that the overhead tram wires caused a bit of static and not much you could do about that. Also, if you have a chip, ensure that the body of the chip is insulated from the ECU.

Thank's mate! Will try the above! The radio doesn't need tuning as is already done!

Cheers

Simon

Pol · 17-02-2006, 01:26 AM

Is it the factory unit? I have a non-factory one in mine, and I get a lot of static on AM, but it's all good on FM. Mine doesn't rise with engine revs, so a noise suppressor won't help, or so I've been told. It's just static and means the radio is not quite tuned into the station, even though the display shows that it is tuned perfectly. I just live with it, but it can be annoying, especially when trying to listen to the cricket in summer, and footy in winter.

OZFORDAU · 17-02-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pol

Is it the factory unit? I have a non-factory one in mine, and I get a lot of static on AM, but it's all good on FM. Mine doesn't rise with engine revs, so a noise suppressor won't help, or so I've been told. It's just static and means the radio is not quite tuned into the station, even though the display shows that it is tuned perfectly. I just live with it, but it can be annoying, especially when trying to listen to the cricket in summer, and footy in winter.

Nah it's a factory unit! I'll just take it to Ford and i'll see what they have to say!

Cheers

Simon

chief · 17-02-2006, 01:22 PM

Have you had your car tinted with a metallic film? That could be it.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 17-02-2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chief

Have you had your car tinted with a metallic film? That could be it.

That should only apply to the AM band if anything at all. ;p

OZFORDAU · 17-02-2006, 05:00 PM

Nah i don't have tinted window's!

Cheers

Simon

HLC · 17-02-2006, 07:17 PM

you sure you havnt blown one of your speakers? im pretty sure i did the other night coming home... didnt realise teh radio was right up when there was an explosion at the start of a song i got the shock of my life and now my passenger door speaker sounds blown :P... cheap paper cone crap

chief · 17-02-2006, 11:08 PM

Do you have metallic window tint? That has been known to cause the radio to go static.

Casper · 18-02-2006, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chief

Have you had your car tinted with a metallic film? That could be it.

AU's have real arials so you can lead line the cabin if you want.. wont effect the radio. The tint effects the BA's because their arial is in the rear window.. AU's are not like that.

Most likely a bad earth in the car and, if so, should only effect AM stations. If its effecting FM I cant even guess the problem.

chief · 18-02-2006, 04:39 PM

Thanks for clearing that up Casper.

OZFORDAU · 18-02-2006, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

you sure you havnt blown one of your speakers? im pretty sure i did the other night coming home... didnt realise teh radio was right up when there was an explosion at the start of a song i got the shock of my life and now my passenger door speaker sounds blown :P... cheap paper cone crap

Haha nah im sure i haven't blown a speaker, even thou there crap! Dude that sucks! I've been scared ИИИИless by a big bang at the strat of a song befor it's really bloddy loud lmao!

Cheers

Simon

OZFORDAU · 18-02-2006, 08:05 PM

Thank's casper!

Pol · 18-02-2006, 08:07 PM

Actually, my folks radio stopped working properly because one of the rear speakers was broken (the skin had come away from the casing). Replaced the speaker with a spare I had and the radio was all good. It's worth checking your speakers - the rears are easiest to do, so start with them first.

OZFORDAU · 18-02-2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pol

Actually, my folks radio stopped working properly because one of the rear speakers was broken (the skin had come away from the casing). Replaced the speaker with a spare I had and the radio was all good. It's worth checking your speakers - the rears are easiest to do, so start with them first.

I'll take it too Ford first and see what they say!

Cheers

Simon