We recently purchased a 2010 Ford Escape with the 3.0L V6 engine and automatic transmission. I entertained the idea of adding a mobile rig to the vehicle but the noise level in the stock AM radio has
I ran into computer noise some years back when looking for a new car. This was when Chrysler came out with the so called "cab forward" design. The V-6 in those generated a computer "carrier" on 147.0
John, I would take it back to the dealership and see if they have a fix for that noise in the AM radio. It might be something simple like an omitted ground during assembly. Dale,k9vuj _______________
There is a test procedure here to determine if it is the fuel pump: http://www.autoscorner.com/fuel-system%E2%80%94fuel-pump-whiningbuzzing-noise-comes-through-entertainment-or-two-way-radio-speaker.
On the Ford there are several circuits that produce noise: The ABS sensors can easily be heard using the AM radio, place the vehicle in neutral and coast to a stop...the slower you go the slower the
Roger, Believe it or not, Ford actually has a comprehensive EMC group within the corporation (as do GM and Chrysler). I worked with a few of their engineers when I was in the RF shielding business in
A couple of those Ford engineers are hams. I've spoken to them about the Ford 2001 Explorer. Basically, 99% of all their work is to ensure the vehicles are in compliance for radiation emitted from th
Guys, Thanks for the help so far and here are a few more specifics. To those who suggested the dealership. I am sure they will not be able to add anything since the noise is not extremely strong and
This description reminds me of a similar problem I had once. It turned out to be the DC-DC charger for my own cell phone. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ Guys, Thanks for the help so far and here are
I've seen that problem, and also the lighter plug connection to an older model Garmin GPS. The solution for both was to unplug them. :) 73, Jim K9YC _______________________________________________ RF
I had, and have again, a noisy dash switch/pot to the rear fan in my van. I tightened the ground and cleaned the switch and the RFI went way down but it has returned. It uses the wiring to the fan as
John, The internal car radio is probably using some sort built-in antenna, and the coax may have a cheapie shield. I suggest that you do a temporary install of a ham rig with simple antennas and try
Realizing this is not the same model and older than my Escape, I think the comment below is worth checking into. So when I get a chance I will try to measure the resistance from the radio case to the
SORRY. APPARENTLY THE REFLECTOR CHOPS OUT QUOTED TEXT EVEN WHEN IT IS CRITICAL TO THE DISCUSSION -- SO HERE IT IS AGAIN WITHOUT THE QUOTES. HOPEFULLY IT WILL GET THROUGH THIS TIME. Realizing this is
Chassis bonding in some vehicles is REALLY AWFUL. I found tens of ohms between screws on different pieces of the chassis in my Toyota Sequoia (big SUV), and even between screws that were very close t
Ditto... Bonding on the Ford is good enough when the vehicle is new but after one winter the exposed bonding connections start to corrode. Also, the bonds exist only by virtue of the screw thread int