Odd problem after chip install?

[blue72]

First off, I don't think this has to do with the chip or Power Hungry Performance.

I put my chip in today and now my radio is picking up a lot of interference/static. My radio used to be pretty clear, but now is really scratchy. What could cause this, did I loosen something up while putting the chip in? I removed both of the positive battery terminals for the install, and I have not mounted the switch yet, so I didn't even get into the dash yet. Kind of at a loss here? I know it is something I did, but just don't know where to start looking?

[blue72]

I have a stock radio and speakers BTW.

[ticopowell]

My first thoughts are that you may have routed a wire near radio's antenna connection, or the antenna wire, but I haven't heard of that before.
Also when you do the batteries, disconnect the negative first, that way you won't accidental short out the battery by touching the wrench to the positive terminal and any other metal at the same time.

[Longshot270]

I would get the chip fully installed and double check the battery cable connections. You might have a grounding strap or something that didn't get hooked back up just right.

[blue72]

After doing some research, I think I might need one of these?

RadioShack® Snap-Together Ferrite Choke Core - RadioShack.com

I have found several post where people had issues after a TS switch install and this fixed it.

[Longshot270]

It wouldn't hurt anything to try it.

[cleatus12r]

Originally Posted by blue72

I have found several post where people had issues after a TS switch install and this fixed it.

This is the FIRST I've heard of a TS-Performance chip/switch assembly doing this and I've been around them for a while......

There is another company making chips that DOES have quite a few issues with this phenomenon (not really a problem, but it affects some vehicles).