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Bizarre but honest question about turbo...

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For a while now, about 10k miles, I've had intermittent barking of the turbo on deceleration and every once in a great while on acceleration. The other day, after a 2 hour jaunt, while listening to a weak AM radio station I heard the whine/spinning of the turbo on the radio. It only lasted as long as the station was weak, but it was definitely the turbo.
Is the turbo headed for failure?

04 6.0 Lariat AT with 3:73's
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The other day, after a 2 hour jaunt, while listening to a weak AM radio station I heard the whine/spinning of the turbo on the radio. It only lasted as long as the station was weak, but it was definitely the turbo.

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Any link between the turbocharger and your radio interference would be bizarre. You are likely hearing RF emissions from either the IDM itself or the injector harness affecting your radio reception. The fuel injector harness is shielded to prevent such interference however if your radio's signal is weak enough, some stray interference may be detectable. The frequency should be high and will vary with engine RPM therefore your link to the turbo is understandable.
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Alternator maybe, that I'd believe and would rev up and down when you mash the throttle.

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Another good thought!
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