click in radio when using taps

[rooster]

I have started to get a click thru my radio/cd/ipod when i use my taps button, has anyone else had this problem or know of a fix, i think it my be a grounding issue. Stereo, amps and such are all Tige factory install.

thanx,

Rooster

[chpthril]

Post under the "Stereo" section and you will get more response.

The first thing would be to look at anything that has been done to the boat recently....any new components, repairs, batteries replaced?

Next, check all the grounds.

[zad0030]

does it also happen with the blower?

[lee]

Sounds like you might have a loose ground wire.

[Jeff T]

I have the same thing. It didn't start until I installed the stereo.

[lee]

I have the same thing. It didn't start until I installed the stereo.

Hum...Wonder why?

[Jeff T]

Probably a loose ground wire.

[lee]

Oh, I thought it was the installation of the stereo.

[Jeff T]

I don't know what it is. I said "probably a loose ground wire" because I though you were being funny. It is obviously something to do with the stereo install, although the install was pretty straight forward.

[philwsailz]

Is the TAPS system hydraulic, (I cannot recall)? If so, it is the solenoid that controls the valving on the pump. This is so very common...

I have a designed a special adaptor for Merc and Volvo tilt and trim citcuits at one of the boat manufacturers I work with.

I can talk you through a fix that you install on the TAPS, not on the stereo. It is easy, and costs very little. It also is a lot easier than some fo the crazy stuff we have done to try to get the noises out by messing with the stere wiring...

[philwsailz]

BY the way, most often this noise starts appearing when you start adjusting amplifier gains. You have turned up the amp gains a little haven't you?

[da.bell]

Yes, hydraulic it is.

[da.bell]

BY the way, most often this noise starts appearing when you start adjusting amplifier gains. You have turned up the amp gains a little haven't you?

ops, busted!!!!!!!!!!!

[zad0030]

05 might be electric...but Im not sure

[da.bell]

But Jeff T's is hydrolic for sure.