Hi all,
appreciate some help with this question. I have a 1994 model ford XR6
sedan (my understadning is that the XR6 is a modified 94 Falcon EF).
Recently installed a CB radio. Now getting interference on the CB radio
which is related to how fast the wheels are spinning. I get no
interfernece if the vehicle is not moving even if I rev up the engine
(i.e. the problem is not alternator or ignition system related). I also
get the interference when I use a handheld CB which does not have power
or antenna connected to the car.
Therefore, the interference is not coming through a power or antenna
cable and the usual suggestions of "use a noise filter" will not apply
in this case.
Some people I have been speaking to have suggested that the problem
could be either:
1. Speedometer drive circuitry - It is possible that the speedo
sensor is acting as a transmitter, even with the ignition off, as it is
electro-mechanical, and may generate pulses even if there is nothing
turned on to read them.
2. ABS sensor - sends data to computer about wheel movement - could be
causing interference
3. Magetic wheels / tyres - could be creating interference.
Can anyone tell me:
1. could the speedo / ABS units be causing the interference?
2 if so, where are the speedo / ABS units located and how can I stop
this problem? I.e. can they be shielded using copper cable or can I
noise filter be applied to them.
thanks in advance
Roj
atec - 03 May 2005 07:16 GMT
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Use a noise filter , it will reduce the level of interference .
Place it on the power leads feeding the cb.
Raven - 03 May 2005 10:04 GMT
I recall having to buy a 2 inch black cylinder like electronic thingy, it
had a self tapping screw at each end, this cut down my iterference greatly,
even after i tuned in my Yeaseu with my feet on the ground not a smart
thing to do, so after buying the black theng all was ok
Peter
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col - 03 May 2005 13:15 GMT
the filter will most likely fix the problem if not i would look for bad
earths for the systems that have been sugested that may be causing RF
interference
regards
col
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