MATZ81 0 Posted February 19, 2013 Newly joined to this group.. Can anyone tell me why my MW frequency station is giving out hissing or crackling sound when i'm driviing? I just recently bought a Ford Focus Auto Zetec 2009, this is the first time i have experienced this in any car, Help would be much appreciated,, Many Thanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btmaldon 275 Posted February 19, 2013 I've always experienced a poor signal quality on MW. That's in all cars I've owned and that's a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MATZ81 0 Posted February 20, 2013 This is the first for me, owned others and they were fine even on a P reg ford escort, hearing that some of these latest ford focus have these problems..😡 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeebowhite 5,104 Posted February 20, 2013 IMPE I have never had a good signal with the MW wave! Its a bit of a surprise to me that you have seen a good signal on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney871 8,137 Posted February 23, 2013 The MW is very sensitive to RF distortion, plug caps used to be fitted with supressors to reduce this (not sure if they still do). I found i had a whining noise which increased with revs when I fitted a non standard aux cable to my stereo so I sourced and fitted ferrite core supressors on the wiring to my stereo and cured the problem. Plenty available from eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Pieces-New-3-5mm-Dia-Black-Clip-On-EMI-RFI-Noise-Ferrite-Core-Filter-/130815431072?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item1e753511a0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MATZ81 0 Posted February 23, 2013 Many thanks, gonna get one and let you know the outcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artscot79 805 Posted February 23, 2013 Focis are well known for poor fm reception mw is even worse stoney seems to have the right idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRedman 51 Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks Clive, ive just bought these gonna give them a go cheap as chips,could be waiting a while tho from China haha.Did you put on all 5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney871 8,137 Posted February 23, 2013 One around my aux cable, rest on aerial, speaker live feeds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRedman 51 Posted March 24, 2013 thanks again put them on yesterday works a treat ! 1 Stoney871 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney871 8,137 Posted March 24, 2013 Glad I could be of help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeetecBlaikie 4 Posted March 25, 2013 My old transit and mk2 focus have had crap signal for MW, but my old Corsa was spot on! FM transmitter and the tune in app and your laughing :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
