Do I have to run the 25uf radio supression if no radio?

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Do I have to run the 25uf radio supression if no radio?

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I don't have a radio. Do I still have to run it?
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Post by EstateAgent »

Its not the 'radio' that causes interference, its the ignition coils that generate interference on the 12v line.

The cap smooths the interference so those with radio's dont hear the interference, but also it stops that interference affecting other sensitive electronics - the MS in this case :)


In laymans terms - it can help limit problems later on 8)
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Thanks :RTFM:
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Post by JesseT »

I've done half a dosen installs without the capacitor and none have had problems with interference.
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