[MR2] radio question, mk2t

[Donald Chalfant]

There is, and is the most likely culprit, IMHO.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Benn" <karhu at california.com>
To: <mr2 at mr2.com>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 6:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MR2] radio question, mk2t


> 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>;
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> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 12:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [MR2] radio question, mk2t
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>> 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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