IIRC plus side of coil to ground.
Let's assume that the trimmer is adjusted so so. Without car running you get good enough reception. But with car running the static drounds out the so so tuning.
Adjusting the trim pot MIGHT bring in the station just better enough to overwhelm the static.
My guess is the lack of filters in the system from modifications.
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