Why is there a static noise after tracker was jump started?

2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER
153,000 MILES
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DAWN66
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My tracker won't start and I had to have battery jump started. I just replaced the battery 8 months ago. After jump start I turned on ac which wasn't working very well. Then I got this static noise that sounded like it was coming from the radio but radio wasn't on. Turned on radio stations wouldn't come in very well.And I noticed turn signal would only work when I shut off the radio and ac.
Jul 2, 2012 at 7:37 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Was the car jumped correctly no reverse terminals?
Jul 2, 2012 at 7:43 PM
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DAWN66
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1st jump was by AAA and 2nd jump by my brother.
Jul 2, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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Alright you said first and second jump have you had the alternator and battery tested yet?From what you have said so far i would say sounds a like a charging issue and probably needs a battery.
Jul 2, 2012 at 8:16 PM
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DAWN66
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Not yet. I just replaced the battery this past Oct.
Jul 2, 2012 at 8:38 PM
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Lets start with checking the alternator and battery also make sure the battery cables are clean and tight.Let me know what you find.
Jul 2, 2012 at 8:56 PM
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DAWN66
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OK thanks.
Jul 2, 2012 at 9:01 PM
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Your welcome keep me posted.
Jul 2, 2012 at 9:12 PM
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DAWN66
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It ended up being my alternator.
Jul 5, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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Thats what i thought it would be glad to hear you got it fixed.
Jul 5, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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DAWN66
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Just picked up my tracker from a great garage named Linsky's in Gloucester, Ma.
Jul 5, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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Glad you had a great expernice getting it repaired.Now your back on the road.
Jul 5, 2012 at 9:50 PM