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Old 11-01-2011, 02:22 PM
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Question radio interference after plugs and wire change? Any ideas?

Last night I replaced the plugs and wires in my Tacoma with NGK IX iridium 5464 plugs and NGK 4412 wires. This morning I notice some static noise through my radio that I know has never been there. Im assuming the NGK's are resistor plugs, Im using the same plugs and wires in my Rav4 and MX5 with no issue like this! The truck is running like a top, it starts much easier sounds smoother. Any ideas? I’m going out now to make sure nothing is loose.

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Brand NGK Spark Plugs
Manufacturer's Part Number 5464

Shorty Spark Plug No
Resistor Yes
Manufacturer Heat Range 5
Electrode Core Material Copper
Electrode Tip Material Iridium
Insulator Type Projected
Spark Plug Thread Size 14mm
Spark Plug Reach 0.750 in.
Spark Plug Seat Style Gasket
Wrench Diameter 5/8 in.
Ground Strap Quantity One
NGK Part Number BKR5EIX-11

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Brand NGK Spark Plugs
Manufacturer's Part Number 4412

Assembled Yes
RFI Suppression Yes
Wire Color Blue
Distributor Terminal Ends Stock
Distributor Boot Color Blue
Distributor Boot Material Silicone
Spark Plug Boot Ends Stock
Spark Plug Boot Color Blue
Spark Plug Boot Material Silicone
Coil Wire Included No
Conductor Style Spiral core


NGK resistor spark plug wire sets utilize a construction method known as "variable pitch" wire winding to create resistance to radio frequency interference.
They're resistor plugs, and wires. But that's not what matters as far as radio interference. That's all about the design of the wires, suppression vs. non-suppression. Suppression refers to RFI/EMI shielding. Shielded wires obviously produce a lot less radio RFI/EMI.

Since those are suppression wires they shouldn't be causing any significant RFI. So I can't answer your question unfortunately. Perhaps it's a fair trade if it's running much smoother now...

How many people here know what your avatar is besides you and me? That's another good question...
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Originally Posted by MudHippy

How many people here know what your avatar is besides you and me? That's another good question...
http://www.toyota.com/





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How many people here know what your avatar is besides you and me? That's another good question...
It should be the question asked when you register.. If you dont know what it means, you have to come back when you do, not till then will you get granted access to the site! Thanks for the reply, Im going to check and make sure I didnt rip a cable pushing them into the many cable holders! I cant explain it, its rather bizzare that it just started happening! I did have to remove the ground cables from the drivers side intake to get one plug out but they are tight... Thats what I get for working on my truck on Halloween... damn poltergeists

How many people will remember that movie?
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I remember the movie and im only 17.

But if someone could enlighten me on this avatar that would be nice.
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Katakana...3 kana...8 strokes...To + Yo + Ta = Toyota.

Why?

Because Toyoda, as in the founder of the company, is 10 strokes. 8 is a "lucky" number, 10 isn't. Hence the name change.

I knows my Toyota history.

Draw it yourself using this handy tool.
http://www.sf.airnet.ne.jp/~ts/japan...na_stroke.html

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