XC60 Radio Interference

rawright · Apr 8th, 2019, 08:45

Hello

My 2010 XC60 has just developed an annoying ticking sound on FM best described like a scratch on an old vinyl record.
It does not increase in speed with the vehicle, nor does it change when using any electrical components.
The only time it stops is when I turn off the engine it slows down and does about five more noises before vanishing.
The fault is not there on AM and if you have the tuner off station on FM it’s very clear.
Has this been experienced by anyone else?
Suggestions would be appreciated.

Best regards

Rob

SwissXC90 · Apr 8th, 2019, 08:58

Unplug anything you have connected to any power outlet.
Cheap USB chargers are known to generate interference
Unplug any dashcams as well
See if anything changes.

If that doesn't change, think of maybe the fuel pump: remove the fuel pump fuse and see if it disappears. Of course, the engine won't run without a fuel pump running....

Apr 8th, 2019, 08:45	#1
rawright New Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2022 12:06 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Preston	XC60 Radio Interference Hello My 2010 XC60 has just developed an annoying ticking sound on FM best described like a scratch on an old vinyl record. It does not increase in speed with the vehicle, nor does it change when using any electrical components. The only time it stops is when I turn off the engine it slows down and does about five more noises before vanishing. The fault is not there on AM and if you have the tuner off station on FM it’s very clear. Has this been experienced by anyone else? Suggestions would be appreciated. Best regards Rob

Apr 8th, 2019, 08:58	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Unplug anything you have connected to any power outlet. Cheap USB chargers are known to generate interference Unplug any dashcams as well See if anything changes. If that doesn't change, think of maybe the fuel pump: remove the fuel pump fuse and see if it disappears. Of course, the engine won't run without a fuel pump running.... __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

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