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Old 11-02-2016, 06:30 AM
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Have radio buzzing coming out of the driver side speakers. Weird thing is that it seems to be tied to the wheel movement and not the engine. If I just crawl along, it will slow down to a tick. Does anyone have any idea what this could be!?!?
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Old 11-02-2016, 06:18 PM
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have you installed any electronics lately?
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Old 11-03-2016, 02:14 AM
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The only thing that was installed was led headlights and the alternator was replaced. It's weird though. It's like the noise is tied to the wheels, like a stick stuck in bicycle spokes.
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Old 11-03-2016, 04:46 AM
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It does not change with the engine rpm. Any ides? Someone please help! This is driving me nuts and I can't seem to find anything on the internet.
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I would pull the fuse for headlights or unplug then and see if the noise changes in any way. Strange that it is only one speaker. Perhaps a speaker is going bad?
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^^^I agree. Some LEDs cause interference especially inexpensive ones.
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^^^I agree. Some LEDs cause interference especially inexpensive ones.
I have a similar issue. Just notices that when I turn on my pod lights the radio stations get staticy but when I turn them off its fine. Any ideas?
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I have a similar issue. Just notices that when I turn on my pod lights the radio stations get staticy but when I turn them off its fine. Any ideas?
You could try ferrite coils...

How to Remove Radio Interference Using Ferrite Coils for HID and LED Headlights ? Better Automotive Lighting
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I have this issue with my front LED spots. I put Ferrite coils on both the positive and ground wires coming from the lights but the static did not decrease.
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Should I try grounding the lights and radio to the frame? Or am I asking for more problems?
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