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Old May 5, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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got an 06 ultra radio works fine sitting still but going down road it cuts off and on.also while sitting still if I rev up motor it will go off any Ideals what is going on.
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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thank you i have been having a radio problem where it cuts in and out.
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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this might have nothing to do with this but where do i go to see if there are any updates for my radio?
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by rmorgan
got an 06 ultra radio works fine sitting still but going down road it cuts off and on.also while sitting still if I rev up motor it will go off any Ideals what is going on.
Probably vibration damage. Give IronCross Audio a call.

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Old May 15, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Yep, I get the dreaded B2017 Speaker Open...quick question since I see this is a rampant issue...what other Stereo's are a good alternative to The HK stereos? Are there any quick and easy replacements...I've heard that some guys are on their 2nd and 3rd Radios...I'd rather not do that...
 
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Old May 26, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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I too have the B2017, the speakers cut out, and rocking the speaker switch to get them back on or power the radio off/on. I have a PBR300x4 installed as well on my 09 Ultra. The problem exists with and with out the amp though, so I guess my ESP will get me a new refurb
 
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 01:53 PM
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I did this diagnostic and the screen said press SK1 key. What or where is the SK1 key
 
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 06:34 AM
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SK1 is Soft Key 1 or the number 1 button
 
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This is a great write up, thanks for the info. Wish I had found it sooner.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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Anybody had this one? It actually says "Power up Failure" on the radio display. I can clear it with a radio reset through diagnostics but it comes back from time to time. When displayed, everything works except XM radio?
 
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