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Ridge industries led lights problem!!

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Old 01-19-2012 | 07:17 PM
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Default Ridge industries led lights problem!!

Question just installed a set of Duallys. I wired them to the stock fog light wires, the problem is now my am/fm radio has developed a loss of signal has anyone else had or heard of this problem??? Any and all feed back appreciated!!!!
Old 01-19-2012 | 08:21 PM
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I have two duallys windshield mounted, and some FM station loose signal when I turn the lights on... Notice the antenna is next to the passenger side light. Also note that tgey are not connected to any existing electrical harness.
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Old 01-20-2012 | 06:01 AM
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Yep. I mounted mine on windshield brackets. Whenever the light are on I loose FM signal. Haven't researched why yet but I hear it's common with LEDs. Just another reason I regret buying them.
Old 01-20-2012 | 06:13 AM
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Probably due to electro magnetic waves that led lights emit?
Old 01-20-2012 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TJM12
Probably due to electro magnetic waves that led lights emit?
Is there an easy way to avoid it's effect?
Old 01-20-2012 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bingote

Is there an easy way to avoid it's effect?
Not really sure. You could try to shield the antena or maybe relocate it. I've read that this problem is exclusive to led's
Old 01-20-2012 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TJM12

Not really sure. You could try to shield the antena or maybe relocate it. I've read that this problem is exclusive to led's
Or just get halogens or Hid's...
Old 01-20-2012 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TJM12
Probably due to electro magnetic waves that led lights emit?
Would this also explain the eye twitching and tinnitus I get every time I switch mine on?

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I haven't noticed it with the satellite receiver. I'll have to try it with the FM radio.
Old 01-26-2012 | 02:25 PM
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