Ignition interference
Ignition interference
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King Fisher

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739 posts

208 months

Monday 27th July 2015
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My neighbour has just told me that every time I start my Chimaera 4.5, his TV goes on the blink.

Do I need to change my ignition leads?


QBee

22,466 posts

173 months

Monday 27th July 2015
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Possibly, but check what plugs you have first. They need to have an "R" in the description printed on them. "R" for resistive.


Pupp

12,948 posts

301 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Bit more complicated than that (inevitably) - the recommended plug, the B7ECS has no resistive equivalent; if the car is otherwise standard, no reason not to use a BR7ES but, notionally at least, that's not as mechanically robust (different ground electrode). There are other possibles too if you want to jump on the iridium bandwagon (your car will gain 50hp, paint blemishes will magically self-heal, and you'll suddenly be able to play piano and ride a unicycle whilst reciting Faust - or something) hehe

New 'standard' resistive leads might sort it without changing plugs (if it has Magnecore of similar fitted, which do cause EMI in my experience); as might resistive extenders (almost impossible to find now). Thing is, placcie bodies cars have much less intrinsic shielding so some resistance in the HT side will be needed to avoid interference problems (gives the ignition circuitry an easier life too but that's another story)

J400GED

1,202 posts

266 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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You could suggest to your neighbour that he buys a decent TV.. biggrin

67Fox

452 posts

140 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Or your neighbour knows to come out side and see the wonder that is TVR!!
What's TV when there's a TVR to be seen laugh. rofl

J400GED

1,202 posts

266 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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67Fox said:
Or your neighbour knows to come out side and see the wonder that is TVR!!
What's TV when there's a TVR to be seen laugh. rofl
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4.5

29 posts

148 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Suggest he buys a TVR, he will no longer need a TV. driving