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Interference from Fog Lights
I have a 2017 F3Limited and just recently had a bunch of LED's installed on my bike. The list includes, LED headlights, LED fog lights with halo ring, both A-arms LED's, Slyclops LED under front truck lid, full view turn signal LED's, LED's on rear which a run/brake /turn and fender LED's.
Now here is the problem. With the fog lights off my radio functions normally but as soon as I turn the fog lights on I can not hear the radio. Anybody have this same problem and know of a cure?
2017 F3 Limited in Intense Red Pearl
2008 Triumph Rocket (SOLD)
2002 Honda VTX 1800 C ( SOLD)
2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
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Interesting. I just recently added the LED fog lights with the ring lights and LED headlight. My radio reception in now crappy like there's a lot of interference. Didn't notice if it was worse when I turned the fog lights on. Hmm, have to look at that when I get home in a couple of weeks.
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LEDs are notorious for putting out RF noise. Cheap Chinese knock-offs are most likely the worst offenders. IMO, the Spyder wiring does a great job of carrying RF noise all around the system, so anything that emits RF noise is going to be problematic. The radio on my 14 RT is clear as a bell if I shut the motor off using the kill switch. Turn motor back on and the radio is mushy.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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I just bought lamonsters led headlights and foglamps. Haven't installed yet. Are they going to interfere with my radio reception.
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Sometimes, wrapping the black boxes (can't think of their name) in aluminum foil works.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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Contact the company that sold you the LEDs to see if they can help.
One (or more) of the replacement interior LEDs I put in my RV interfere with the TV sometimes when watching "off the air" stations.
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When attaching the ballast, or whatever it's called, don't allow it to contact ANY metal!!! That's what's causing the interference. I bought LED headlight bulbs and turn signal bulbs (resulting in Hyper Flashing)for my Dodge PU and it really messed ( up the CANBUS. Try using a OBD2 reader to reset the CANBUS to accept the LEDs. Also, the wires into the LEDs were backwards, Brights on low beam and Low Beam on Bright switch. Just pull the pins and swap them. Are we having fun yet?
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
" Just pull the pins and SWAP them " .. …
Maybe he is working with a different model "kit" than you are.
Just maybe.
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Originally Posted by Easy Rider
Maybe he is working with a different model "kit" than you are.
Just maybe.
……….. I've changed Dozens of headlight/lamps ...halogen and led …. the attachment plugs are of a Standard type …… please show a pic of one that is different …. I've never encountered one ………… bad info in - bad info out …………..Mike
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I have Lamonts LED headlight, and fog lights. They will interfere with the radio. Mine are doing that. Tom
Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?
2020 Petrol Blue Metallic RTL
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2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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WHAT? Reggy's company name is censored???
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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I purchased a Boss amplifier with FM. When I turn on the (Lamonster) LED fog lights the FM disappears yet I can play my MP3 without a problem. Can anybody offer a solution?
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Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
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Sway Bar with Links
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Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by Deanna777
Use a resister.
Deanna
What value resister and wattage and where did you install it? Share your information.
2017 F3 Limited in Intense Red Pearl
2008 Triumph Rocket (SOLD)
2002 Honda VTX 1800 C ( SOLD)
2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
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Would be good info to have and may solve my problem
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We share the same problem, I cannot listen to my radio with Lamonts LED fog lights. Did you ever find a cure??
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Originally Posted by Ex-Rocket
What value resister and wattage and where did you install it? Share your information.
Actually, you're looking for a capacitor
RADIO NOISE CAPACITOR CONDENSER UNIVERSAL .5MFD FOR RADIO NOISE INTERFERENCE
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Where do I purchase this .5MFD capacitor and where is it connected?
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
The LEDs I used are from *******. There is a connector between the ballast and the plug that goes into the bulb that is reversible.
What I referred to was ….the SHAPE of the plug …………...Annnnnnnnd reversing the one you have will change the POLARITY ….. On an LED - this is likely to Prevent it from … LIGHTING at all …… good luck …. Mike
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Installed on the F3s - YES!!
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