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Old 05-11-2007, 12:46 PM
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When i plug my phone charger in the accessary cigarette lighter [the one by the ebrake] i get massive feedback/noise from my speakers. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm wondering if there is a ground loop issue or what it could be. thanks for any help.
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I used to get that when plugging in my FM transmitter for my MP3 player. I always figured that it was the power supply for the FM transmitter, as I never had a problem with my phone chargers.
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have you done any splicing into that cigerette lighter?
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I would also have to say that the interference is coming from the load. The charger or the phone.
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i have not done any splicing. The cigarettle lighter behind the shifter was removed: a shop said it was causing the fuze to blow so they removed it.
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I've had that happen with low-quality, low-price phone cords.

Try substituting some of your friends' cords and/or phones. If it's only your cord that does it, try buying an OEM cord. Wal-Mart has them for some phones, even though they cost a good bit more than the aftermarket ones.




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