Radio Static
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From: Ocklawaha, FL
Radio Static
Hello,
My 96 Collector Edition has static only when the radio is played not during CD. I think it is related to some other odd things. The automatic garage door remote won't work when the the car is running. Also when the car is running in the driveway all of our TV's that are on show static. We use a standard antenna, no cable TV. It must all have to do with the car generating some kind of RF. I'm thinking the ignition system or maybe the passive remote entry system. I just recently bought it with 102,000 miles. My first Vette! The remote does not work, but it's in ruff shape so I don't think it's the system that's failing. I'm looking for a good deal on a remote. I know, e-bay, but it's always $100.00 or more. When I get one I should be able to see if that system works. Any ideas on cause/fix?
My 96 Collector Edition has static only when the radio is played not during CD. I think it is related to some other odd things. The automatic garage door remote won't work when the the car is running. Also when the car is running in the driveway all of our TV's that are on show static. We use a standard antenna, no cable TV. It must all have to do with the car generating some kind of RF. I'm thinking the ignition system or maybe the passive remote entry system. I just recently bought it with 102,000 miles. My first Vette! The remote does not work, but it's in ruff shape so I don't think it's the system that's failing. I'm looking for a good deal on a remote. I know, e-bay, but it's always $100.00 or more. When I get one I should be able to see if that system works. Any ideas on cause/fix?
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you need to start with the Helm Factory Service Manual - www.helminc.com.
Get it.
next up, you need to be sure the car is the cause of the EMI. A specialist should be able to sort this out. It might take a spectrum analyser... then again, it could be simply a bad alternator.
Get it.
next up, you need to be sure the car is the cause of the EMI. A specialist should be able to sort this out. It might take a spectrum analyser... then again, it could be simply a bad alternator.
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You have ignition interference bad. At night, engine idling, look for sparks all the way along each plug wire. Wire looms should be in good condition and no wires should be touching any metal. If no sparks, measure each plug wire with an ohmeter, they should measure about 5000 ohms per foot. Wires with very high resistance are sparking internally (and probably to the nearest grounded metal) and causing bad ignition interference. Replace defective wires, or all of them with new. You might also find one or more wires that are not fully seated.
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From: Ocklawaha, FL
You have ignition interference bad. At night, engine idling, look for sparks all the way along each plug wire. Wire looms should be in good condition and no wires should be touching any metal. If no sparks, measure each plug wire with an ohmeter, they should measure about 5000 ohms per foot. Wires with very high resistance are sparking internally (and probably to the nearest grounded metal) and causing bad ignition interference. Replace defective wires, or all of them with new. You might also find one or more wires that are not fully seated.
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No sparks that I could see. It was a quick look, due to having to do it in my garage with all the doors shut. The plugs are routed all over the place. I'm sure it's no where near the correct routing. Does anybody have a diagram or pictures for the correct plug wire routing for a 96 LT1?
