new sony head unit problems
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: leominster, ma
new sony head unit problems
hi guys...i just installed a new Sony MEX-M70BT head unit in my '07 Streetglide. This is the third Sony head unit I've had in the bike and have had pretty good luck with all of them. Though I am no expert, I have installed plenty of stereos. Im using a bike tronics kit for the handlebar controls and have an Arc Audio 125.2 mini amp with Hertz speakers. I've never had a problem before...Just finished with this install, and the radio and amp turn on fine, then after a few seconds...maybe thirty?..I dunno...I lose all power to the radio for a few seconds, then it comes back on....It keeps repeating this....any ideas? Thanks for any help....I do not see anything obvious...I'm hoping someone has run into this before..
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 3,789
Likes: 277
From: Hawkeye state
Run your own ground from the upper inner fairing screw to the biketronics module tied in with the decks ground. See if it still does it. The biketronics module may be going out if not a ground issue. I would also check your constant power and ign power connections at the module to be sure they are bared enough and seated in the push locks well.
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: leominster, ma
i've been running this Biketronics unit since like 2009 when the Harman Kardon radio **** the bed...i'll redo the ground and check connections but i think they are ok...maybe it is the BT unit itself.
Trending Topics
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 6,621
Likes: 412
From: Indianapolis IN.
The last time I had this issue it was with the stock HU and the circuit board ended up being damaged. I've triple checked all my connections and nothing has changed but the HU itself. I'm thinking the HU is defective. I'm gonna get another one and throw in there and see if I have the same issue. You guys keep me posted on what you find out with your issues and I will do likewise.
I love the Sony's but it might be time to switch over to Kenwood or Pioneer if Sony continues to have quality problems and since other guys are having the same problem I definitely think it's the HU. The Kenwood guys aren't having this problem. . .lol
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,505
Likes: 31
From: Las Vegas
Yeah , Yank and I have been troubleshooting this issue offline. I've had several Sony's as well and no problems. This last Sony MEX-M70BT I installed sounds great sitting still in the garage. But going down the road when I hit a bump just right I will lose all sound for a nano second and then it continues to play like normal. I don't have the biketronics unit. I'm running the Hawg wired unit. I don't think it has anything to do with the steering wheel controls.
The last time I had this issue it was with the stock HU and the circuit board ended up being damaged. I've triple checked all my connections and nothing has changed but the HU itself. I'm thinking the HU is defective. I'm gonna get another one and throw in there and see if I have the same issue. You guys keep me posted on what you find out with your issues and I will do likewise.
I love the Sony's but it might be time to switch over to Kenwood or Pioneer if Sony continues to have quality problems and since other guys are having the same problem I definitely think it's the HU. The Kenwood guys aren't having this problem. . .lol
The last time I had this issue it was with the stock HU and the circuit board ended up being damaged. I've triple checked all my connections and nothing has changed but the HU itself. I'm thinking the HU is defective. I'm gonna get another one and throw in there and see if I have the same issue. You guys keep me posted on what you find out with your issues and I will do likewise.
I love the Sony's but it might be time to switch over to Kenwood or Pioneer if Sony continues to have quality problems and since other guys are having the same problem I definitely think it's the HU. The Kenwood guys aren't having this problem. . .lol
haven't heard you talking about new updates lately LOL
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 6,621
Likes: 412
From: Indianapolis IN.
On the Updates: HAZE has sworn me to secrecy! LOL!!
Last edited by Gannicus; May 13, 2016 at 11:49 AM.