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mantamania

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Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
« on: 21 August 2014, 15:50:50 »

Dear all,

I have a 2.6 Omega Elite which looses its radio signal when i turn on the heated rear window. I am not sure where to start looking for the problem
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Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
« Reply #1 on: 21 August 2014, 16:05:47 »

The screen heater element is the aerial, (assuming it's a Saloon)... I would start with the aerial amp which will be under the parcel shelf somewhere. Might be accessible from the boot :-\

Looking for a loose or broken connection there :y
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Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
« Reply #2 on: 21 August 2014, 16:05:55 »

Dear all,

I have a 2.6 Omega Elite which looses its radio signal when i turn on the heated rear window. I am not sure where to start looking for the problem

Connections to the amplifier under the parcel shelf ....... I just didn't turn the HRW on  :(
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Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
« Reply #3 on: 21 August 2014, 16:06:58 »

...... Might be accessible from the boot :-\
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Unfortunately it's on the steel shelf under the cover.
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Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
« Reply #4 on: 21 August 2014, 16:14:16 »

Thanks, i will have a look on Saturday
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Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
« Reply #5 on: 21 August 2014, 18:16:46 »

Look for poor 0v connections. Or the Earths if Mr DTM isn't listening ::) (yes, I know he's technically correct ;D)


Also, first, try cleaning the inside of the rear window, gently.
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Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
« Reply #6 on: 21 August 2014, 18:30:17 »

.... (yes, I know he's technically correct ;D)

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But we're not technical  ;)

Though not as much as it was in the Omega, there's some interference on the radio in my Merc if I put the HRW on  ???
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Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
« Reply #7 on: 21 August 2014, 19:01:11 »

Also, first, try cleaning the inside of the rear window, gently.

That usually fixes this problem in my experience  :y
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Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
« Reply #8 on: 30 August 2014, 13:35:27 »

Also, first, try cleaning the inside of the rear window, gently.

That usually fixes this problem in my experience  :y
Does it will give that ago  :y

To get at that amp you will have to have rear seats out too. Just like doing a rear blind :y Which ive got to go and do all again cos the bleeding thing is jammed up   :'(
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Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
« Reply #9 on: 30 August 2014, 13:45:30 »

Indeed you do... so while you're in there.. ::)
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