[RFI] Noise in 2007 RHS-TV

Tom Rauch w8ji at contesting.com
Mon May 14 14:38:11 EDT 2007


> Of course there is no "ignition" in a diesel.  However,
> the noise was definitely "throttle" related.  It went way
> down when I lifted my foot off the accelerator pedal.
> I figure that when I put the hammer down, the fuel 
> injection
> solenoids were turned on for the maximum amount of time
> producing maximum RFI.
>

The reason the noise disappears is the injectors are often 
not even opened when you lift you foot until the idle speed 
is reached.

That saves fuel.




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