I have a 1980 CJ5 Jeep, with V8 engine. I have very extreme ignition
noise, of course on am only. Fm works fine.
I have replaced the plugs, and later installed high quality, carbon core
plug wires.
What other efforts can I try to get rid of this ignition noise ?
Thanks !
James
Ender W - 24 Mar 2008 00:39 GMT
Make sure there is a braided ground strap from the main body to the hood.
I have seen a lot of these vehicles where that hood ground has been taken off or rusted connectors
If it is there make sure the contacts are clean
I have a 1980 CJ5 Jeep, with V8 engine. I have very extreme ignition
noise, of course on am only. Fm works fine.
I have replaced the plugs, and later installed high quality, carbon core
plug wires.
What other efforts can I try to get rid of this ignition noise ?
Thanks !
James
Matt Ion - 24 Mar 2008 01:20 GMT
> I have a 1980 CJ5 Jeep, with V8 engine. I have very extreme ignition
> noise, of course on am only. Fm works fine.
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>
> What other efforts can I try to get rid of this ignition noise ?
If it's only on AM, chances are your antenna's ground is bad, probably
corroded or rusted. Possible that the deck itself has a bad ground or
that the antenna cable's shield is loose at the deck connector, but my
money would be on checking the antenna's ground first.
Lee - 25 Mar 2008 18:41 GMT
James;2291595 Wrote:
> I have a 1980 CJ5 Jeep, with V8 engine. I have very extreme ignition
> noise, of course on am only.
>
> I have replaced the plugs, and later installed high quality, carbon
> core plug wires.
We have a flowchart that helps you narrow down the possible sources;
try it: http://caraudioforum.com/flowchart/, it helps.

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James - 26 Mar 2008 03:20 GMT
Thank you so much Lee !!
James