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Old 10-14-2018, 10:39 AM
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Okay, here goes. I have a C4 85 vette. There is static in the radio. When the engine is idling the static is super loud very low bass sound. When I accelerate the frequency increases to a very high pitch and get quieter. It has the Bose system in it. So what could be the problem and how can it be fixed. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 10-15-2018, 02:33 PM
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I gave up and bought a new radio.
 
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Old 10-16-2018, 12:15 PM
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Did that fix the problem?
 
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Old 10-17-2018, 09:13 AM
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I don't know if the new radio fixed the problem or that everything was handled, moved around, etc., when putting in the new radio. I needed an updated one anyway so took a shot. Something worked.
 
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Old 10-17-2018, 10:24 AM
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I suspect a capacitor failed on the old radio which was allowing the alternator induced noise to come through.
 
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