Ok I will remove that. I'm convinced that I have to ground the head unit to remove the static noise. The ipod aux has a charging function so maybe that causes a ground loop? Or should I install a ground loop isolator?
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Ok I will remove that. I'm convinced that I have to ground the head unit to remove the static noise. The ipod aux has a charging function so maybe that causes a ground loop? Or should I install a ground loop isolator?
Both will work, hopefully. I'd go for the cheaper method.Quote:
Originally Posted by curik
Do you have a pic of your existing negative terminal to chassis? I'd run a cable from the negative terminal to your capacitor and then from the capacitor to the ground point on the chassis. If it doesn't work, then get a ground loop isolator.
could you please elaborate about that capacitor? Which negative terminal and which capacitor?
HUh? Man.... capacitor = Pivot stabilizer. Didn't you know what you just bought and installed?Quote:
Originally Posted by curik
Negative terminal is the battery post that I circled.
The ipod charger can introduce static noise. Try taking it off and see if it solves the static noise problem.
i just removed the ipod aux , and the static is still there. removed ground loop, still no good. so the culprit is now either the front speakers or the honda headunit. I am using focal component 6.5 speakers
Could be inherent noise in the headunit being more apparent now you have your better speakers. Try a ground filter.
how is a ground filter installed?
In line with the ground wire of your headunit's power supply. Pull out the CD holder section, and inside, there should be a ground wire (full black colour) running from the headunit.There's like 17 cables running off one connector, so you have to find the right cable.
lol! the cables from the headunit are so complicated! I dont even know which one it is. BTW, I saw a couple of grounding cables running from the stock engine, so would it just be useless running a new ground then?
That was a nice read Claymore - great work. I am not going to attempt to disprove your essay!
Interesting to note few manufacturers of vehicles offer these stabilisers or grounding kits - it all appears to be an aftermarket phenomenon.
I did notice, however, that Mitsubishi offer a factory ground wiring kit for the Evo IX as an accessory (some $300 or so). Placebo?
http://www.ralliart.com.au/RalliartV...IX.aspx?item=3
http://www.ralliart.com.au/images/accessories13.jpg
good read, although u might wanna think about punctuation and proper use of commas and stuff.... :D
but all in all, great post. informative. a bit overkill on the topic but definately cleared the air on everything
Nice Claymore. I didn't think the capacitor did much, so I just did my DIY ground. I did solve my warm starting problems by grounding the alternator. But, our lights still dim for 1 second when the A/C compressor kicks in. I've tested with all lights off except 1 map light, and it still dims! So my alternator can't handle the voltage drop when A/C turns on. Anyway, I'm about to change the battery, so I'll let you all know if a better battery solves the dimming problem.