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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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AM Radio Static
My AM radio has static when I have headlights on. How can I fix this???
Is it just a ground?
 
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more than likely it is the alternator. when you tune to the am station, unplug the black connector to the alternator and see if the noise stops.
 
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And if that is the culprit what do I do?????
 
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replace the alternator
 
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