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Radio static with light bar on ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tennessee YODA, Jun 1, 2018.

  1. Jun 1, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    Tennessee YODA

    Tennessee YODA [OP] Damn pigeons

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    just installed secondary fuse block so I have nothing connected to my fuse box and I’m still getting heavy static on my radio with my 22 in light bar on . It don’t do it with the 4 inch pods any more so thats good just not sure how it could Be happening other than weak alternator?
     
  2. Jun 1, 2018 at 6:08 PM
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    Less expensive LEDs will generate electrical interference. Typically not much can be done about it unfortunately.
     
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  3. Jun 1, 2018 at 6:16 PM
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    Tennessee YODA [OP] Damn pigeons

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    Wow okay that makes since I got a shorty antanna so the weak signal on top of them being cheaper lights ain’t helping . Do you know exactly what about them causes it . The pods are 18 watts each seem really low but I’m guessing that has nothing to do with it
     
  4. Jun 1, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    LEDs are generating radio frequency interference which your radio is picking up. If you think the radio reception is bad, try a CB with the lights on - pure static, guaranteed!
     
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  5. Jun 1, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    Get a ferrite ring and wrap the power wires through it. The more wraps the better.
     
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  6. Jun 1, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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    Where did you ground everything out at?
     
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  7. Jun 1, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    Got one that came with my smart tv so I’ll try it out see what it does
     
  8. Jun 1, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    I got my lights grounded to the same ground the battery is on . The one directly to the right of battery on inside of fender
     
  9. Jun 1, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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    Tennessee YODA [OP] Damn pigeons

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    This is what I got , is the a specific spot I should use it , before after relays , and just the power wires ?

    42C999DD-8BF3-40BF-89C6-0A5E8CDAB52A.jpg
     
  10. Jun 1, 2018 at 7:20 PM
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    Tennessee YODA [OP] Damn pigeons

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    Haha thanks for the info man , if my radio had an aux wouldn’t have this issue lol , this just makes getting aftermarket head unit that much more imperative,
     
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  11. Jun 1, 2018 at 7:29 PM
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    Get that as close to the light bar as you can.
     
  12. Jun 1, 2018 at 7:30 PM
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    Kk will do first thing tomorrow appreciate the help .
     

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