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Author:  K9tuckers03KJ [ Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Please Read! Engine "noise"

So Ive had my 03 KJ for almost 4 months. On the way to pick up my SIRIUS b-day present I started to hear this god awful crackling noise. It was drivers side and I zeroed in on the tweeter speaker on top of the dash. I put my hand over it and the noise seemd to muffle. I then used the radio controls to zero in on the front left speakers and no noise. I then turned the radio off, noise was still there. I figured out the noise comes at about 40 MPH or so. (I later figured out it goes away after 80 MPH :twisted: ) A friend suggested bad plugs/wires or is it coil packs?? I revved the engine in Park and Neutral to around the same RPM as when the noise starts, nothing. No check engine light or any noticeable performance issues. I guess what I'm wondering has anyone expereinced something similar? Is this going to be a costly issue? or is it a stealership only fix? Like always any suggestions/input are always GREATLY appreciated .

John
West Lawn, PA (o/s Reading)
LOST 720
03 Red KJ Freedom Edition

Author:  DaveKJ02 [ Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:33 pm ]
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Hi, new here. I would check to see if the ground strap(s) is/are loose first. Common cause of engine noise through the radio.

Author:  K9tuckers03KJ [ Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:12 pm ]
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Stupid question...the ground straps are the inch or so wide braided material right? Do you know where they are found underneath the KJ? Thanks for the help!

Author:  DaveKJ02 [ Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:49 pm ]
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Yes, if you have the 3.7 liter, there should be two coming together fastened high to the firewall. Check for a good connection there and follow the other ends to the engine block and make sure they are snug.

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