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HIDS installed and they are making my radio stacky

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mlaroche, Jun 17, 2013.

  1. Jun 17, 2013 at 6:15 PM
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    Mlaroche

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    I had my HIDS installed and I just noticed my radio is all staticky when I have them on, does anyone know how to fix this or what is the problem is .

    Thanks Mike
     
  2. Jun 17, 2013 at 6:24 PM
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    hayabusa3303

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    Its the transformer going from 12v dc up to around 15,000 to 25,000 volts. You could get some shielding for the wires going from ballast to bulb... Confirm your grounds are GOOD.. i had cheap xentec before i switched over to led but mine never did that..
     
  3. Jun 17, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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    Mlaroche

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    Can any damage occur from it? To my truck? And what should I say to the guy that installed them
     
  4. Jun 17, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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    Justus

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    Tell him to install better components.

    Possibly kits from theretrofitsource.com


    Then again, if these were just drop in kits, quality is not the biggest concern it appears.
     
  5. Jun 17, 2013 at 7:31 PM
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    U have LED heads?
     
  6. Jun 17, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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    Chris24

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    Try a different ground
     
  7. Jun 17, 2013 at 8:09 PM
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    Should I be concerned about anything happening?
     
  8. Jun 17, 2013 at 9:46 PM
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    RacecarGuy

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    No. The boxes are just putting out some RF and your radio is picking it up.
     
  9. Jun 17, 2013 at 11:53 PM
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    GuyWithCamera

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  10. Jun 18, 2013 at 12:15 AM
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    I have a brother in-law that has an Audi A4 with 55w HID kit and it makes his electronics have problems also. He was told to cover the ballasts with some sort of foil because they put out a field of current. Don't know if its even true but you could try that lol. And if anyone knows the truth behind that please let me know haha :)
     

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