tallguylehigh Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I have a question that I was hoping someone could answer. Whenever I plug something into the electrical outlet located in the center armrest, the radio reception becomes absolutely horrible and can barely get any station. Is this common? If not, is there a fix that needs to be done? For the record, the car is completely stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 First guess is the item you're plugging in causes interference - what are you plugging in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftride Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 First guess is the item you're plugging in causes interference - what are you plugging in? *vb gallery* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusSeven Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Many power inverters (to provide 115 volts AC from your 12V. outlet and almost anything with a brush-type DC motor (fan, small air compressors, etc.) will generate RF interference. If the radio reception is becoming "noisy" and especilly if it's worse on AM stations (rather than FM), this is probably your problem. Most likely the "noise" signal is being radiated (out) through the plug-in devices connecting cable and is being picked up by the radio antenna. It's also possible that the noise is being carried on the power bus to the radio, but this is vey unlikely since the radio will certainly have a filter on it's DC input. A simple (LC) RF filter on the plug-in device's power cord, along with a couple of ferrite suppressors on the wires, or a grounded braid shield over the wires can reduce the interference, or possibly eliminate it entirely. It will take someone with a little electronics expeirence to do the job. Heavy Metal Killed Beethoven Support Classical Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Definitely check the device. I've temporarily sourced power from that plug many times, and have yet to run in to said interference...... <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 Thanks for all the responses guys... and I am plugging in a cell phone for all of those who asked. Sounds like it is more of a problem of the device than the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 My cell phone disrupts audio sound quality when it rings. You're not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I've not had a problem, charging or using a phone with power from the center outlet. Leaving the phone in the dash cubby (no nav) definitely causes radio interference when moving from one cell antenna to the next. This lasts ~ 15 seconds then, goes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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