Date:         Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:48:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Thought problem for Friday
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
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I have had a bad brake light switch cause radio noise when stopped at an
intersection.  Replacing the switch solved the problem.

One the other paw, I have an LED "corn cob" bulb from Banggood in my
trouble light in the shop which causes interference on the FM shop radio
when tuned to a weak station.

Larry A.


On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 4:35 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> But if I'm not mistaken, the brake light switch is just a switch; its open
> or closed. Similar to an oil pressure switch?
>
> But then I'm no expert.   ;)
>
> Neil.
>
> On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 1:05 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Brake light switches are pressure-activated items. Maybe that’s something.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > > Wiadomość napisana przez Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> w dniu
> 16.03.2018,
> > o godz. 15:32:
> > >
> > > And along the lines of isolating, I wonder if a portable AM radio would
> > > show the same issue?
> > >
> > > My first thought was that the issue is ground related. i.e. is issue
> due
> > to
> > > RF or some kind of interference "transmitted" through the Vanagon
> > > wiring/frame to the radio?
> >
>
> --
> Neil n
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