What can I do about the noise coming from my Radio?
What can I do about the noise coming from my Radio?
If the noise stays the same or gets louder, it’s coming in along the 12-volt power cables. Try removing the antenna from the fender and cleaning the fender sheetmetal and the antenna mount. Clean down to the shiny metal, using sandpaper to remove any corrosion. Smear the area lightly with Vaseline or dielectric grease, and reattach.
Where does the noise from the radio come from?
In other words, even though the noise comes from a radio speaker, it may be caused by any manner of device anywhere on your vehicle. The one motor that’s guaranteed to be on whenever the car is running is the fuel pump’s, and unfortunately it’s usually buried inside the fuel tank.
Why does my radio make a constant speed noise?
Curing Radio Noise. Likely culprits include the ignition, the alternator or even a fuel injector. Constant-speed noises are usually caused by an electric motor–most likely the electric fuel pump found in the tank of most modern vehicles which runs at a constant speed anytime the engine is running.
Why does my car stereo make a whining noise?
Since the engine is not the only possible source of interference, you may do well to ensure that it is indeed the engine that is the culprit. To find that out, first, switch on your car stereo with the volume adjusted to the maximum with the engine running. You may even hear a whining noise from speakers while accelerating.
What to do when your radio is making noise?
Use a battery-operated radio as a direction finder. Turn the radio until the loudest noise is heard. The front and back of the radio will usually point to the noise origin. Carry a battery-operated radio around the neighborhood paying attention to where the noise may be coming from. If a power pole is suspected, call the utility company.
What causes radio noise and annoying buzzes in my home?
One of my biggest sources of interference in my home is the solar power system inverter (48V DC battery bank to 120 VAC house power). If I really want to spend a little time during an evening tuning in distant stations, I’ll just shut it off for awhile. Here’s a picture of my C.Crane AM Radio:
What should I do if I hear a noise coming from my HVAC unit?
The chamber along with the flue should be inspected and cleaned professionally. This is a warning sound. If it (or a similar sound) is coming from your AC compressor, you need to act quickly and turn electrical power to the unit OFF. It might switch off on its own—which is good. Leave it alone until you can get help.
What should I do if I hear interference on my Radio?
Temporarily switch the radio from AC power to battery power to see if the interference is coming from the electrical outlet. If the noise stops, a Radio Noise Filter/Surge Protector (view on amzn) can dramatically reduce the interference. Turn off all circuit breakers to see if the noise stops.
