hid degrades fm radio reception
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Printed Date: May 21, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Topic: hid degrades fm radio reception
Posted By: timvan
Subject: hid degrades fm radio reception
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 7:12 AM
Hello..
I just installed a "plug and play" HID kit on my 2004 Avalanche..When the lights are on the radio looses most of its reception, local stations only come in.
I have tried to move the ballast, ground the ballast to chassi, I even used another set of ballast... all to no avail.
I am unsure if it is coming through the wiring or is a RF problem..
I am at a loss on how to resolve this...any and all help greatly appriciated!!
Thanks,
Tim
Replies:
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM
Have you tried using another set of HID's from another manufacturer ?
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: timvan
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 9:04 AM
no, the company that I purchased these from is sending out another set of ballst (different manufacture) to try. I have read about this on several different GM vehicles..Im not hte first with this issue.
Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: March 23, 2007 at 12:43 PM
I have the same problem with my 06 civic. Vision HID's. As the ballasts warm up it gets a bit quieter....but still the noise is there. ???
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Posted By: timvan
Date Posted: March 23, 2007 at 12:46 PM
I wrapped the leads to the lamps with braided copper insulation from a local electronics store...it has helped a lot
Posted By: minitruckin_jay
Date Posted: April 12, 2007 at 4:01 PM
i have a new subaru wrx and had the same problem, i tryed wrappin the balas in electrical tape and it worked some how
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