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      cmc3 replied to the thread Turbo Boost causes CB buzz.
      I replaced all the plugs and coil packs. The noise went way down. The engine also seems to be running smother. The ignition buzz is...
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      cmc3 replied to the thread FORScan codes that came up.
      I get a similar problem on my 2017 XLT. After it rains, when the car has been sitting for a few days. My solution has been to let the...
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      cmc3 replied to the thread Turbo Boost causes CB buzz.
      I have 3 ferrite slugs in-line with the +12. Ground return is about a foot of heavy copper wire bolted to a welded piece of frame. I...
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      cmc3 replied to the thread Turbo Boost causes CB buzz.
      I have zeroed in on the plug coils. I pulled them all, scrapped corrosion, checked contacts, a moved them to different cylinders...
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      cmc3 replied to the thread Turbo Boost causes CB buzz.
      A little update to my CB noise investigation. I found the radio "noise blanker" settings were suppressing some of the noise. Once...
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      cmc3 replied to the thread Turbo Boost causes CB buzz.
      I'll give it a shot, once I get back to the simulator.
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      cmc3 replied to the thread Which Scan tool?.
      Works great, lots of functions and diagnostics. https://forscan.org/[FORSCCAN.ORG]
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      cmc3 replied to the thread Turbo Boost causes CB buzz.
      I created a crude wire "expedition" in xnec2c. Tried various whip placements. The center of the roof gets the best omni-directioal...
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      cmc3 replied to the thread Turbo Boost causes CB buzz.
      Thank's to all for the good suggestions. I think my next step will be to re-work my antenna mount to ensure good ground contact between...
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      cmc3 replied to the thread Turbo Boost causes CB buzz.
      This could be it. I drilled a hole in the roof. The coax ground to the roof metal may have gotten flakey. I need to rework the antenna...
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      cmc3 replied to the thread Turbo Boost causes CB buzz.
      After a bit of investigation, you are correct. There is no electrical boost pump. I did find a electrically operated, "Turbocharger...
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      cmc3 replied to the thread Turbo Boost causes CB buzz.
      I'll go back in and look. Possibly add a ground strap. I didn't put multiple ferrite chokes on the +12 which helped. The turbo boost...
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      If you have FORSAN reset the engine control module. Also check for misfiring cylinders. Could be the coil packs didn't seat...
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      I have a 2017, the rear camera goes out periodically. There is a coax connector inside the lift gate that needs a wiggle. I unsnap...
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      One of the noise sources in my CB radio appears to be associated with the Turbo boost pump kicking in. Has anybody else seen this? Is...
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