XM Radio - Snap, Crackle, Pop
#1
XM Radio - Snap, Crackle, Pop
I'm having an intermittent problem with my radio. Sometimes when I start my car I do not get sound from XM Radio. All I hear is crackling. I know the XM Radio is getting a signal because the radio channel logo, artist name, and song title appear on the PCM display. If I change stations this information changes but still just crackling noise. AM/FM/CD work fine. So far every time this problem has occurred I switch to a different audio source for a few minutes and then when I go back to XM it's fine. Once the XM starts working its been fine until I shut off the car.
I've sent the "refresh" signal from XM to the car a few times but the intermittent problem keeps coming back.
Any ideas (other than shut off the radio and listen to the exhaust!)? I hate intermittent problems, if I go to the dealer I'm sure the radio will be fine when they look at it
I've sent the "refresh" signal from XM to the car a few times but the intermittent problem keeps coming back.
Any ideas (other than shut off the radio and listen to the exhaust!)? I hate intermittent problems, if I go to the dealer I'm sure the radio will be fine when they look at it
#2
Drifting
Jeff I didn't have that problem when I had XM. I have let my XM expire and keep forgetting to reactivate it (looking for a package deal since I already have it in 2 other cars) Keep your fingers crossed that it happens when you go to the dealer.
#4
Burning Brakes
2013 C2S....Had good reception for about 6 months & then became intermittent to non - existent . Have two other vehicles w/XM & no reception problems. Had XM do the signal refresh... no change.
Dealer replaced the "pod" antenna (came in primer & they had it painted) &
now works good again.
Known problem - warranty.
Dealer replaced the "pod" antenna (came in primer & they had it painted) &
now works good again.
Known problem - warranty.
#5
I had problems getting reception and the dealer replaced the antenna, which really helped. I have heard others with similar reception problems that were fixed (or made much better) with a new antenna. Not sure if the same thing would apply to what sounds like static versus poor reception.
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