DAB problems
4th Gear
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Same problem here. It cuts in and out but not as frequently as before when I got the car.
During that time I did unplug the DAB module in the rear boot and rechecked the antenna connections in the roof section though. All tight and not loose.
I asked Dealer and they said it is usually because of buildings and interference however where I am and where I drive, there aren't many tall buildings or towers that interfere with the DAB reception. I drive in open roads and clear skies in metro Perth.
DAB reception here in Perth I believe is well covered so can't imagine it being not enough towers. I think it might have to do with my RRS being 2015, so software or hardware outdated?
I want to update the headunit to see if it helps and also update the nav on it but dealer said not needed unless really required? Does anyone have the update done it them selves at home ?
So even after trying to figure it out I still get reception dropouts at random and can't do anything about it.
During that time I did unplug the DAB module in the rear boot and rechecked the antenna connections in the roof section though. All tight and not loose.
I asked Dealer and they said it is usually because of buildings and interference however where I am and where I drive, there aren't many tall buildings or towers that interfere with the DAB reception. I drive in open roads and clear skies in metro Perth.
DAB reception here in Perth I believe is well covered so can't imagine it being not enough towers. I think it might have to do with my RRS being 2015, so software or hardware outdated?
I want to update the headunit to see if it helps and also update the nav on it but dealer said not needed unless really required? Does anyone have the update done it them selves at home ?
So even after trying to figure it out I still get reception dropouts at random and can't do anything about it.
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2022
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Same problem here. It cuts in and out but not as frequently as before when I got the car.
During that time I did unplug the DAB module in the rear boot and rechecked the antenna connections in the roof section though. All tight and not loose.
I asked Dealer and they said it is usually because of buildings and interference however where I am and where I drive, there aren't many tall buildings or towers that interfere with the DAB reception. I drive in open roads and clear skies in metro Perth.
DAB reception here in Perth I believe is well covered so can't imagine it being not enough towers. I think it might have to do with my RRS being 2015, so software or hardware outdated?
I want to update the headunit to see if it helps and also update the nav on it but dealer said not needed unless really required? Does anyone have the update done it them selves at home ?
So even after trying to figure it out I still get reception dropouts at random and can't do anything about it.
During that time I did unplug the DAB module in the rear boot and rechecked the antenna connections in the roof section though. All tight and not loose.
I asked Dealer and they said it is usually because of buildings and interference however where I am and where I drive, there aren't many tall buildings or towers that interfere with the DAB reception. I drive in open roads and clear skies in metro Perth.
DAB reception here in Perth I believe is well covered so can't imagine it being not enough towers. I think it might have to do with my RRS being 2015, so software or hardware outdated?
I want to update the headunit to see if it helps and also update the nav on it but dealer said not needed unless really required? Does anyone have the update done it them selves at home ?
So even after trying to figure it out I still get reception dropouts at random and can't do anything about it.
David, Did you get to the bottom of your DAB reception?
Mine has always been useless so I thought I would change the two amps up in the rear spoiler. The FM signal is much better and I thought the DAB was too, but unfortunately its still rubbish. When I tune the DAB with the engine running it goes straight to 99% and complete in 2-3 seconds. If i search with just the ignition on, it searches fine and I get great reception. Therefore it seems to be related to having the engine running in my case. Any pointer if you've resolved yours would be great. Thanks Neale
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