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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: mantamania on 21 August 2014, 15:50:50

Title: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
Post by: mantamania 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

Title: Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
Post by: 05omegav6 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

Title: Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
Post by: Andy B on 21 August 2014, 16:05:55

Quote from: mantamania 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

Connections to the amplifier under the parcel shelf ....... I just didn't turn the HRW on  :(

Title: Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
Post by: Andy B on 21 August 2014, 16:06:58

Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 21 August 2014, 16:05:47

...... Might be accessible from the boot :-\
 .....

Unfortunately it's on the steel shelf under the cover.

Title: Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
Post by: mantamania on 21 August 2014, 16:14:16

Thanks, i will have a look on Saturday

Title: Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
Post by: TheBoy 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.

Title: Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
Post by: Andy B on 21 August 2014, 18:30:17

Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2014, 18:16:46

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

 ...

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  ???

Title: Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 August 2014, 19:01:11

Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2014, 18:16:46

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

That usually fixes this problem in my experience  :y

Title: Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
Post by: Steve B on 30 August 2014, 13:35:27

Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 August 2014, 19:01:11

Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2014, 18:16:46

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   :'(

Title: Re: Loss of radio signal when heated rear window is on
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 August 2014, 13:45:30

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