powerstrokin03

Finally got the CB in and installed it last night. When i keyed up the mic the engine idle speed fluctuated about 50 rpms. What causes this and are there any filters that need to be installed to fix this problem. Thanks.

Mike_Boutet

I would first find a different place for the power. Where or what did you tap into?

powerstrokin03

power is straight to the battery and so is the ground.

DR3500

where is the antenna lead routed? if it is routed too close the the engine wiring it could cause this.

powerstrokin03

right next to the wiring harness of my quad? is this the problem?

Mike_Boutet

Most likely, try rerouting it and see if changes. Good luck.

powerstrokin03

what would cause the CB to alter the engine

Buckshotmckee

I can't think of anything that would cause the idle to fluxuate????? I scotch locked my power into the cigar lighter, grounded it to a metal brace in the dash, routed antenna cable along frame and into the cab under the floor shifter.

Shovelhead

RF interference can do some pretty amazing things.

We used to have Motorola "Brick" radios that, when keyed up within a couple of feet of a computer monitor, would cause the screen to blur.

SuperGewl

RF can make your computer due alot of wierd things. As others have stated, try rerouting the antenna cable and also install yourself a fuse panel in the truck with a relay connected to the cigerette lighter so that its only on when the truck is on. Works gret and lasts a long time

CarolinaThunder

Exactly what kind of radio and what kind of "BOX" are you runnin? Mine seems to dim my lights! and you can see what i'm runnin in my sig.

Miles PH

Two things happen win you key up RF single is getting to your BOX'S 100 HP & VA . I had the same problem last year till I changed my CB rig and DAVE Made to a lower power. I'm now running 140 EXzillarator. And ran all Zillerbox cables not close to antenna or power for CB. Good luck

CarolinaThunder

Hav'nt got a chip yet so that 1.6kW is'nt botherin me to bad, just my lights!

Miles PH

Thunder from down under next time Skip arunning I am gonna give ya holler "sneaky snake" Dave made 2 pushing Little bit . Were in Charlotte NC are ya?

powerstrokin03

Thanks guys, ill have to re-route all the CB wiring and see what happens. Thanks again