Radio - Rapid Crackling Noise in FM Mode

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Models


All 1985 Carbureted Vehicles (Except 2.6L Engine) Equipped . With AM/FM Stereo Radio (Sales Code RAL, RAN, or RAY)


Subject


FM Radio Noise Induced by Electronic Voltage Regulator


Index


ELECTRICAL

Date


April 1, 1985

No..


08-09-85
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Vehicle may exhibit radio interference in the FM mode, best described as a "rapid cracking noise." Intensity may be high or low. It is not a whine or static noise.

DIAGNOSIS

This condition only applies to subject vehicles built on or before December 21, 1984 MDH 12-12-XX.

Check with hood closed and engine running slightly above idle in park or neutral. Tune to weak FM station (prefer using station customer listens to). Switch off all other electrical loads.

If noise is heard, have someone disconnect electronic voltage regulator and close the hood. If noise is eliminated, replace electronic voltage regulator with PN 4379100.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 08-20-10-01 FWD . . . . . . . . . 0.2 Hrs.
08-20-10-05 RWD . . . . . . . . . 0.2 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: 58 - Internal Defect