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Title: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: r5gtt on September 04, 2016, 11:05:17 pm
Been having this problem sinse I've been driving this car and it just doesn't go fuzzy but also no music from speakers. Any idea guys?.
btw it's an rds300

Thanks
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: r5gtt on September 05, 2016, 08:58:40 pm
Anyone?.  :sad1:
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: flashp on September 05, 2016, 10:10:41 pm
Aerial lead caught behind pedal mechanism and damaged coax maybe? Can't imagine how it could be caused by an electrical fault but not an expert, could be a supply problem to an amplifier relating to common supplies?. Maybe try a cheap mag mount aerial with its own coax.
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: r5gtt on September 05, 2016, 10:56:39 pm
Cheers @flashp (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5579) I'll check the pedal area out as it's doing my head in as I come.to a slow down or stop and it's hissing at me  :doh: people might think I'm mad listening to a hiss  :stupid: if I can't find a solution it'll be out the window and new set up in.
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: Flyingscotsman on September 06, 2016, 02:06:49 pm
Do you have fancy brake lights (eg LEDs), it's possible that LEDs or associated electronics might generate radio frequency noise.
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: lukemk5gti on September 06, 2016, 04:00:55 pm
If you're stationary and you press the brake does it still make the noise?

Or is it only when you brake hard whilst driving?
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: r5gtt on September 06, 2016, 07:01:26 pm
Do you have fancy brake lights (eg LEDs), it's possible that LEDs or associated electronics might generate radio frequency noise.
Oh noooooooo  :scared: I think it started after I fitted the inner skyline lights but can't be 100% sure as I didn't really listen to the radio then.
If you're stationary and you press the brake does it still make the noise?

Or is it only when you brake hard whilst driving?
Yes it's the same when I'm stationery or braking and slowing down not sure about when braking hard.
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: Flyingscotsman on September 06, 2016, 09:13:41 pm
Sounds like RF noise from your fancy brake lights
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: slix on September 06, 2016, 09:54:57 pm
Maybe try and fit a shielding around the lights.  That may help.
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: r5gtt on September 06, 2016, 10:07:05 pm
Sounds like RF noise from your fancy brake lights
:doh: thank mate  :drinking:
Maybe try and fit a shielding around the lights.  That may help.
cheers I'll give that a go when I get a chance  :drinking:
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: Andy on September 06, 2016, 10:14:50 pm
It's definitely interference some where,unplug your lighting and go from there
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: r5gtt on September 06, 2016, 10:31:31 pm
unplug  :thinking: that'll be quite difficult as all the wiring plugs are hidden away in the boot lid.
Will need to cut the wiring at the connections behind the rear panels  :sad1:

Thanks mate
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: dansmith180 on September 07, 2016, 08:10:44 am
You can unplug the main two rear lights in 5 seconds. Just move the felt lining and you'll see a plug going into each unit, push a flathead screwdriver towards the front of the car and boom.
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: rich83 on September 07, 2016, 09:19:46 am
Just pull the fuses for the lights
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: lukemk5gti on September 07, 2016, 09:59:06 am
You can unplug the main two rear lights in 5 seconds. Just move the felt lining and you'll see a plug going into each unit, push a flathead screwdriver towards the front of the car and boom.

He did the skyline mod so it's no longer that simple I think...

Fuses out!
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: dansmith180 on September 07, 2016, 10:30:49 am
You can unplug the main two rear lights in 5 seconds. Just move the felt lining and you'll see a plug going into each unit, push a flathead screwdriver towards the front of the car and boom.

He did the skyline mod so it's no longer that simple I think...

Fuses out!

Ohh, fair enough
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: cenobytez on September 07, 2016, 12:44:10 pm
where did you wire the skyline lights to? , the number plate or the actual lights, i did mine to the actual lights and don't have this problem.
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: v4rley on September 07, 2016, 12:47:58 pm
Maybe of little help or you already know but think your an 05 your aerial is built into the rear boot glass so is probably something to do with it
Title: Re: when I press brakes my radio frequency goes fuzzy
Post by: r5gtt on September 07, 2016, 01:22:07 pm
where did you wire the skyline lights to? , the number plate or the actual lights, i did mine to the actual lights and don't have this problem.
I wired them directly to the rear lights both left and right so fuses don't get confused.
Thanks
Maybe of little her mop or you already know but think your an 05 your aerial is built into the rear boot glass so is probably something to do with it
It has an aerial on top bee sting one which is why I was able to do the CC mod.  thanks