SAT Radio Issues
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From: Sterling, Virginia
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Guys,
I have SAT radio in my car and notice that it keeps going out every few seconds. So it will play for like 20 seconds and be out for like 1 second and then again do the same thing. The time difference on the lost sound is variable so it might work fine for 35 seconds or say a minute and then go out for a second or 2.
Any insight on what you guys think is causing the problem ?
All help greatly appreciated
I have SAT radio in my car and notice that it keeps going out every few seconds. So it will play for like 20 seconds and be out for like 1 second and then again do the same thing. The time difference on the lost sound is variable so it might work fine for 35 seconds or say a minute and then go out for a second or 2.
Any insight on what you guys think is causing the problem ?
All help greatly appreciated
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Either you have a bad tuner or there is signal interference. Try going to another location (preferably an area with known good reception) to see if the problem still exists.
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I have tried driving all over the city but it still behaves that way. My Wife's car(Lexus) also has SAT and doesnot have any issues.
I wonder if it were interference what would it be, the tint ?
This one dealership I went to told me that it could very well be the tint but its hard for me to belive that. I mean, I am subscribed to SATELITE Radio, its not a small transmitter in my local area that I trying to tap a signal from.
I wonder if it were interference what would it be, the tint ?
This one dealership I went to told me that it could very well be the tint but its hard for me to belive that. I mean, I am subscribed to SATELITE Radio, its not a small transmitter in my local area that I trying to tap a signal from.
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My Ride: 2008 535i:
(8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans
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Umnitza ICE-Lite 10w LED 6000k AE's
1992 Camaro RS:
Fully Restored w/Custom Interior, 5.0L V8, T-tops, OEM Z28 Foglamps, Inst Cluster, & Spoiler, Custom Sound, Too many engine mods to list
My wife's previous and current SUV has tinted windows and the SAT radio in both cars worked fine.
My guess is your receiver has a faulty component that is causing your problem.
My guess is your receiver has a faulty component that is causing your problem.
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The SAT antenna is on the roof so no tint problems I think.
You could try an aftermarket SAT antenna. Just get one with the euro type FAKRA end on it - pretty universal I think. Plug it into your SAT module in your trunk and give it a try.
You could try an aftermarket SAT antenna. Just get one with the euro type FAKRA end on it - pretty universal I think. Plug it into your SAT module in your trunk and give it a try.
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