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BCP
Member Since: 25 May 2005
Location: East Scotland
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Radio has suddenly developed loads of static and poor reception with anything bar local FM. Happened yesterday. I'll check the aerial connection to the headset but where is the connection at the other end and how do I get a look at it? Any other ideas on what might be wrong?
Thanks, BCP
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 28th Nov 2007 10:34 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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VA's missus is having the same problem with hers. Might be worth seeing whether he's done anything about it? I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 28th Nov 2007 10:43 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
 
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Connection to the antenna is at the top centre of the right rear window
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| 28th Nov 2007 10:59 pm |
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BCP
Member Since: 25 May 2005
Location: East Scotland
Posts: 1464
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Thanks, I'll have a look in daylight tomorrow.
BCP
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| 28th Nov 2007 11:00 pm |
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Very Annoyed
Member Since: 19 Nov 2005
Location: Up there, past the strange people and the sheep.
Posts: 3698
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Mine's going in on Friday for this very same problem. Will let you know the solution. Loving the power of the TDV8!
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| 29th Nov 2007 12:00 am |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
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Is it all the time? Mine does it when the heated rear screen is on... 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 29th Nov 2007 12:12 am |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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The HSE's have a diversity antenna system that use the rear heated screen as a second antenna - check the two earth straps on the tailgate hinges for corrosion, if OK, pull off the hard trim on the upper tailgate and check the earth connection on the choke's (they are about 75mm long by 10mm square, black, with an earth tag mounting)
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| 29th Nov 2007 12:18 am |
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Martrum
Member Since: 18 Jun 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 85
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Very Annoyed - What was the outcome ? Drove up to Cambridge last Sunday and the radio was cracking and popping all the time. Its still doing it and was fine up until last Sunday and it happens across all bands so its not the transmitter.
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| 15th Dec 2007 10:27 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
 
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My FM reception disappears completely for a second when low signal.
The base radio is chinese c  ap MY 08 is supposed to be different.
Awaiting explanation from Nick. Dealer will probably fit one anyway and see if it works. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 15th Dec 2007 11:08 pm |
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neophyteguy
Member Since: 30 Jan 2008
Location: South Melbourne
Posts: 116
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Hmmmm, I've got the dreaded static radio syndrome on my 5 day old TDV6 SE. I thought the radio wasnt very clear and then I had the system upgraded over the last couple of days http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic18767.h...dd+speaker . After having an amp and some speakers put in, the radio reception is noticeably not very good. The system sounds awesome when playing a CD or the ipod, but the FM/AM reception is a noticeable issue with the new cleaner sound.
I'll be driving over to the stealer tomorrow to let them have a listen.......... Picked up my new MY08 Stornaway TDV6 SE late Feb. FULLY STOKED! Thanks in advance for all the advice/tips you guys have shared on here!!!!!!!!!!!!
1976 Kombi - Bob
1961 Karmann Ghia - Audrey
1968 Wife-HOT!
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| 5th Mar 2008 12:30 pm |
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mobyone
Member Since: 23 Dec 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 394
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Don't suppose you had metallic window tint installed on the rear side windows by any chance? What's the point.... it all comes out in the wash anyway!
85 Range Rover
01 Disco Series II
05 D3 V6SE, Bonatti Grey, 19"alloys
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| 5th Mar 2008 9:48 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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The 08 head unit in mine has solved the issue of drop out but the reception is still poor in places but greatly improved. Without a diversity antenna I think it will not get any better. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 5th Mar 2008 10:39 pm |
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neophyteguy
Member Since: 30 Jan 2008
Location: South Melbourne
Posts: 116
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Moby, I did have tint.......not sure as to metal as it was installed by the stealer prior to pickup. I'll call them today and ask to speak to the guy who installed it........Sounds like this is a known problem? Picked up my new MY08 Stornaway TDV6 SE late Feb. FULLY STOKED! Thanks in advance for all the advice/tips you guys have shared on here!!!!!!!!!!!!
1976 Kombi - Bob
1961 Karmann Ghia - Audrey
1968 Wife-HOT!
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| 6th Mar 2008 2:37 am |
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ThatMartinChap
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
Location: Deepest Darkest Berkshire
Posts: 696
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rats - this morning mine started as well. Although it is very strange as I get it when playing CDs also 
For me it sounds like a partially tuned Am station playing through the front left speakers. Very odd, if I change fader/balance to exclude this speaker then it goes away.
Could it be water ingress - I just washed it on the way back from the airport and it started this directly afterwards  Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
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| 6th Mar 2008 11:31 am |
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