Radio Frequency Noise form Headlights

[Matahead]

2009 GS/RS SE5. I just installed a J&M CB radio, that also attaches to 3.5 input to listen to tunes, books, etc. The line in is in a dash pouch that sits under the windscreen. My wife states she can't hear the radio, or music due to incredible RF noise. When she pulls along side me, I hear the same noise on my bike, through my system. I did install the J&M Static filter, so I was surprised she gets this noise. Aren't the OEM headlights HIDs? Does anyone else have heavy static noise in the phone or MP3 player when set up on the dash?
I was planning on replacing the headlights with some LED's, but I heard their transformers will cause RF noise also.
Whats a guy to do? Try incandescent H7s?

 

[Bandera]

J&M CB Radio

I am not familiar with the radio, but I would recommend the following:

• Check to ensure all connections to the radio are tight.
• Use a shielded cable between the external ipod type device to the CB unit
• make sure the headlight connectors are fully seated and clean the connection if necessary.
• lastly, you may need to add toroid beads or cores to the ends of some of the cabling to help reduce RFI into the CB

Regards

Michael

 

[billybovine]

The OEM headlights are not HIDs. They are regular halogen bulbs. If it does have HIDs. Could a previous owner installed a inferior quality set?

 

[ThreeWheels]

The OEM headlights are not HIDs. They are regular halogen bulbs. If it does have HIDs. Could a previous owner installed a inferior quality set?

That would be my guess.