[MR2] radio question, mk2t

[Benn]

I'm thought there was a capacitor on the coil primary wire on my 86 (no, 
haven't looked lately to confirm).  I'd look at something amiss with the 
stock setup before trying to change a buncha stuff.
Benn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Willis" <peterwwillis at yahoo.com>
To: "STEVEN M HAUSHERR" <hausherrs at sbcglobal.net>; <chrissul at comporium.net>; 
<>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: [MR2] radio question, mk2t


> He said it doesn't happen at all when playing a CD, so doubtful it's an 
> electrical issue. Have you tried replacing the antenna or seeing if a 
> boosted one gives any better results? You might also try relocating the 
> antenna to reduce whatever noise it's picking up in the engine bay... 
> (Maybe your plug wires are bad/frayed and causing more interference than 
> normal?)
>
> STEVEN M HAUSHERR <hausherrs at sbcglobal.net> wrote: Car electronics have 
> things in place to prevent interference like what you mention. I am not 
> sure if the stock radio has any wet capacitors, but sometimes these (Along 
> with other components) are used to smooth out any noise that would come in 
> from the electrical system. If they dry out then they stop doing what they 
> were put there to do. So you all of the sudden (If one goes bad) have 
> noise. Or in the case of drying out over time it will get worse but that 
> would have to be a long span of time. Personally I am suppried to hear of 
> a stock radio from a 91 still working. That's a long time in my book.
>
> You could do what Wayne suggests and it wouldn't necessarily "Mask" the 
> issue but you would be "Cleaning" up the power before it gets to the 
> stereo, just like the stock components are supposed to do (But are now 
> failing)...
>
> But because you have the premium there are a couple amps that could also 
> be the cause of the problem.
>
> I remember a thread a long long time ago on this list, people replacing a 
> Capacitor in the stereo to address this problem. Someone took pictures and 
> everything. But that was like 10 years ago. Search on MR2.com if your 
> interested...
>
> You could always replace the stereo as well...
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Chris S
> To: mr2 at mr2.com
> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:08:39 AM
> Subject: [MR2] radio question, mk2t
>
> Ok, this is a strange one.  I have stock toyota 5mm wires (3rd gen engine 
> using 93+plugwires), NGK bkr6e plugs (stock heat range, copper, resistor). 
> I have used this setup for the last year and a similar stock setup with th 
> eoriginal 3sgte.
>
> I say this bc i have discovered an odd problem.  My radio has developed a 
> 'ticking' sound that is RPM dependent.  I don't know what's changed on my 
> car to suddenly cause this, but it is very annoying.  The engine is a 
> relatively stock 3rd gen, the radio is a stock 91 premium system (7 
> speaker cd/tape), and the issue just developed recently.  the car runs 
> smoothly, no issues with gas mileage/driving, etc, but there is just this 
> noisy ticking sound in the radio.  It is most noticeable on the weaker 
> stations, still noticeable on the strong ones, and not noticeable at all 
> when playing a cd.
>
> any tips?
> chris
>
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