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Russell · 07-07-2005, 11:35 PM

I found this thing under my truck today. I remember seeing it on my fuse box before, but I have no idea what it is suppost to do. Is it maybe the root of my buzzer problems?

hobbz · 07-08-2005, 07:21 AM

wow i can't believe that you don't know what that is... j/k

it looks like some sort of sensor or buzzer(like you said)...

just hook it up to 12v and see what it does...

454HO · 07-08-2005, 08:04 AM

It looks like a radio noise supressor. Basically a capacitor to reduce the a/c ripple from the alternator. Does it have a number followed by 'uF' on it somewhere? If so, then just attach the wire to the +12V going to the radio and bolt it to the chassis. It probably won't 'do' anything unless you are listening to the radio with the engine running.

mhicks · 07-08-2005, 01:19 PM

Looks like a condensor if you have points. But if it was on your fuse box it is probably a noise supressor so your radio won't hiss as you rev your engine.

Russell · 07-08-2005, 05:24 PM

alright, I'll leave it be then, I don't really need it cause I don't have a stereo in the truck :P

86swb · 07-08-2005, 05:33 PM

Say what??

No stereo in your truck?

Even if you just have the radio this will help. You do have a radio don't you?

Just kidding with you.

07-07-2005, 11:35 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	What is this thing, and how does it hook up? I found this thing under my truck today. I remember seeing it on my fuse box before, but I have no idea what it is suppost to do. Is it maybe the root of my buzzer problems? Attached Images __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

07-08-2005, 08:04 AM	#3
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	It looks like a radio noise supressor. Basically a capacitor to reduce the a/c ripple from the alternator. Does it have a number followed by 'uF' on it somewhere? If so, then just attach the wire to the +12V going to the radio and bolt it to the chassis. It probably won't 'do' anything unless you are listening to the radio with the engine running. __________________ - Greg

07-08-2005, 05:24 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	alright, I'll leave it be then, I don't really need it cause I don't have a stereo in the truck :P __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

07-08-2005, 05:33 PM	#6
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Say what?? No stereo in your truck? Even if you just have the radio this will help. You do have a radio don't you? Just kidding with you. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 07-08-2005 at 05:33 PM.

07-08-2005, 07:21 AM	#2
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	wow i can't believe that you don't know what that is... j/k it looks like some sort of sensor or buzzer(like you said)... just hook it up to 12v and see what it does...

07-08-2005, 01:19 PM	#4
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Looks like a condensor if you have points. But if it was on your fuse box it is probably a noise supressor so your radio won't hiss as you rev your engine.



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