Spyder Bob
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I have a 2016 F3 Limited and can't get radio stations good! The dealer has replaced the radio module that was sent from Canada but still no fix or solution. Is anyone else having this problem?
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F3 Limited radio issues
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SpyderCruiser
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Do you have any aftermarket led lights on the vehicle? If you do, try disconnecting them.
Copperman
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NO NO NO... The aftermarket LED lights take priority over some silly radio!
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MidTNDawg
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I checked the radio ground and antenna connections, both tight. Good reception with engine off, engine running reception very, very bad. LED lights come on when key in on position so if they were the culprit would think they would interfere with radio reception whether engine was running or not. Guess a trip to dealer is in my future.
Called dealer today. He will open a case file with BRP to see if they have any specifics on how to trouble shoot the problem. Dealer says sounds like a grounding issue since the reception is good with the engine off but goes to hell in a hand basket with the engine running. Also reception improves significantly when the engine is running if I touch/hold the antenna.
I'll listen to my iPod tunes, which sound great thru the F3-L stereo speakers, while waiting on BRP.
I'll listen to my iPod tunes, which sound great thru the F3-L stereo speakers, while waiting on BRP.
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opcorn: Key on. engine off, no difference. :dontknow: Did the hold the antenna trick, no difference. :banghead: Tom :spyder:Dealer called me said that BRP asked if radio reception improved with accessories turned off. Only accessories I have that can be turned off are OEM fog lights and Garmin 590 GPS. So, I started my F3-L, reception poor, turned off fog lights, reception poor, turned off GPS, reception poor. Reported same to dealer.
BTW: BRP responded to dealer within hours of receiving the case file. I didn't really expect that quick of a response.
BTW: BRP responded to dealer within hours of receiving the case file. I didn't really expect that quick of a response.
BLUEKNIGHT911
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RECEPTION
I have a 14 RT, but I think the info is relevant......My reception was not great with the OEM antenna, so when it broke I had to replace it...... I did with a collapsible one with a cable that attaches directly to the Radio ( un-like the OEM set-up )... My point is IMHO you and others have an ANTENNA RECEPTION issue as long as the system has a good ground......Sirius XM is fantastic , however if you go under something like a highway overpass it will completely CUT-OUT .......do you need a NEW radio module !!! .... NO , because it was a RECEPTION issue .....The antenna couldn't receive the signal........good luck....Mike :thumbup:
I have a 14 RT, but I think the info is relevant......My reception was not great with the OEM antenna, so when it broke I had to replace it...... I did with a collapsible one with a cable that attaches directly to the Radio ( un-like the OEM set-up )... My point is IMHO you and others have an ANTENNA RECEPTION issue as long as the system has a good ground......Sirius XM is fantastic , however if you go under something like a highway overpass it will completely CUT-OUT .......do you need a NEW radio module !!! .... NO , because it was a RECEPTION issue .....The antenna couldn't receive the signal........good luck....Mike :thumbup:
billybovine
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The reception on my 2013 ST L is good. Almost as good as my ford escape.
What has been commonly reported by RT owners and by one STL owner, that I know of. Bad reception was caused by too much loctite on the antenna threads. Unscrew the antenna and clean off the loctite. Only apply new loctite on the last thread before tight. Reinstall. This has fixed the problem for many. It may be different for F3.
What has been commonly reported by RT owners and by one STL owner, that I know of. Bad reception was caused by too much loctite on the antenna threads. Unscrew the antenna and clean off the loctite. Only apply new loctite on the last thread before tight. Reinstall. This has fixed the problem for many. It may be different for F3.
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