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2011 wrangler sahara dashboard light issues

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Old 02-23-2013 | 12:01 PM
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Default 2011 wrangler sahara dashboard light issues

Hello all
i installed my cb radio and amp.my swrs are 1.7. when i key the microphone with the amp on my dashlights go crazy.my antenna is on the spare tire mount and i ran a ground wire to one of the tie downs on the floor.anyone have any suggestions?
Old 02-23-2013 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sawman
Hello all
i installed my cb radio and amp.my swrs are 1.7. when i key the microphone with the amp on my dashlights go crazy.my antenna is on the spare tire mount and i ran a ground wire to one of the tie downs on the floor.anyone have any suggestions?
Where is the amp grounded? at the battery or close to the amp,is the ground wire the same gauge as the power wire? The swr should be lower then that if your going to use an amp. Where is the coax wire running through the jeep? along the floorboard or through the roll bar covers?
Old 02-24-2013 | 11:45 AM
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