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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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DASH BUZZING

I disconneted my batteries for heater control relay replace.

I reconnected the batteries and turned ignition on waiting for glow plug light to go off, I heard a buzzing noise around he radio.

Shortly after the glow plug light went off the buzzing stopped.

I don't think it's related to glow plug, just trying to give an idea when buzzing stops.

This has happened before when I disconnect batteries but has gone way after a few cycles of the key.

I did a search and tried flashere lights, turn signals to see if it made a difference. No difference.

ANY IDEA'S.

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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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When the batteries are week, you will hear lots of noise from the dash. Could be the glow plugs were pilling the battery down. Put a meter on the bats while the glow plugs are on and while starting.

I take it the truck started after the buzzing stooped?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Quite often, buzzing behind the dash is the result of a failing multifunction switch (turn signal). You can unplug the the connector from the multifunction switch and see if your buzzing stops to confirm. Good luck.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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When you replaced the battery cables on the terminals, did you clean them REEEEEEEL GOOD?

Think "Battery Brush".



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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Thanks for the replys.

1 yr old batteries,clean terminals.
Starts fine.
I will look into the multifunction switch.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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It was the radio/Cd player.
I disconnected radio and it went away.
 
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