am radio static

indycar02 · 07-15-2012, 06:59 PM

I have a 2002 Ranger that has terrible AM radio reception because of engine static. I understand they no longer make alternator suppressors for engine static so what else, antenna ground, plug wires, ????? any help would be appreciated.

*Crutchfield Vlad* · 07-15-2012, 07:12 PM

Is it just the FM, do you get the same static on CD/Tape?

indycar02 · 07-15-2012, 09:47 PM

it's only on AM, FM and cassette and cd are fine

*Crutchfield Vlad* · 07-16-2012, 01:00 PM

It could be a few things, interference near the cable, alternator, or just some internal wiring on the radio. That would be a lot of work for an 2002 Ranger. Your best bet is this noise filter.

http://www.crutchfield.com/I-rFORc11...as100&skipvs=T

07-15-2012, 06:59 PM	#1
indycar02 Wannabe Elite Explorer 2002 Ford Ranger Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	am radio static I have a 2002 Ranger that has terrible AM radio reception because of engine static. I understand they no longer make alternator suppressors for engine static so what else, antenna ground, plug wires, ????? any help would be appreciated.

07-15-2012, 07:12 PM	#2
Crutchfield Vlad Elite Explorer Virginia 2005 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 190 Vehicle Specs	Is it just the FM, do you get the same static on CD/Tape? __________________ Vlad My Photo Albums What Fits your FORD? http://www.crutchfield.com/I-rFORc111

07-16-2012, 01:00 PM	#4
Crutchfield Vlad Elite Explorer Virginia 2005 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 190 Vehicle Specs	It could be a few things, interference near the cable, alternator, or just some internal wiring on the radio. That would be a lot of work for an 2002 Ranger. Your best bet is this noise filter. http://www.crutchfield.com/I-rFORc11...as100&skipvs=T __________________ Vlad My Photo Albums What Fits your FORD? http://www.crutchfield.com/I-rFORc111

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07-15-2012, 09:47 PM	#3
indycar02 Wannabe Elite Explorer 2002 Ford Ranger Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	it's only on AM, FM and cassette and cd are fine