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Re: Strange Noise in Centre of Dash

PostPosted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:48 am
by tom_kauf
Hehe, it actually has that pointed metal rod (can be seen in the picture), that goes onto the end of the Microphone Stalk. Works very much like a screwdriver, except a bit more high-tech. I haven't used it, but it'd be perfect for finding engine noises while stationary.

I'll check later today what voltage this thing puts out. It just uses a 3.5mm Mono connector. The volume is adjustable, via a scroll wheel. So even if it amplifies up to the supply voltage (a 9V block battery), you could carefully set the volume to be at 5V Max.
The Tactrix has a 2.5mm Audio Input Jack for logging. That's an analogue input isn't it? It then converts to digital levels iirc. Would that work for what you need?

Re: Strange Noise in Centre of Dash

PostPosted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:37 am
by bigBADbenny
Brilliant! Completely forgot about that tactrix feature: standalone mSD logging :good:

Re: Strange Noise in Centre of Dash

PostPosted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:10 am
by tom_kauf
Glad I could help :D

I checked my Noise detection kit, and I get 2V at Max volume with no DC offset, with the loudest noised (hitting the end hard). But that's at one of the earpieces which I removed, and to be honest I didn't check if they're in parallel or series with each other. So either it's 2V or 4V Max all up.

Re: Strange Noise in Centre of Dash

PostPosted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:21 am
by bigBADbenny
Thanks for the clarification.

Re: Strange Noise in Centre of Dash

PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:41 am
by bigBADbenny

Re: Strange Noise in Centre of Dash

PostPosted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:45 am
by Asspants
bigBADbenny wrote:There's 2 solutions, pull the actuator and adjust the wiper track inside to fresh contact or replace it, or reseat the the actuator pin in the doors cam: they can pop out. If ur in Melb I can help out, doing a members car soon.


Hey Hey. My 07 liberty has just started making that sound. I had an 05 that did the same thing. Drove me bonkers.. How much do you want to rid my car of this annoying gurgle?
✌️Justin.

Re: Strange Noise in Centre of Dash

PostPosted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:49 am
by Ric
Justin, it looks like you are in NSW.
Are you prepared to bring the car to Melbourne, or remove and replace the actuator yourself?