RE: radio prefers acceleration

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.com.pl>]

Hmmm... Worn ignition wires or incorrect plugs causing radio
interference at certain engine operating conditions?

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.com.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Mehul Dholakia [SMTP:mdholaki@BayNetworks.com]
> Sent:	Friday, September 19, 1997 9:50 PM
> To:	Audi MailingList
> Subject:	radio prefers acceleration
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> My radio seems to be developing a penchant for speeding (as if my
> liking
> was not enough). When I have my foot down (I dont mean all the way
> down
> but just firmly down) on the gas pedal, the radio receives fine. The
> moment
> I decelerate, relaxing my foot off the pedal, the radio starts
> complaining
> and there is too much static to be able to hear the radio station.
> Once
> I have my foot back on firmly on the pedal, the radio is happy and
> receives
> well. This has started happening recently and seems to occur only with
> not-so-strong stations. No relationship w/ speed/rpm of the car. I
> dont
> know
> if my soon-to-be-replaced noisy fuel pump has anything to do with it.
> Any
> suggestions would be welcome. Car is an '88 Q90. No-mod radio system.
> 
> Thanx,
> Mehul
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