amp install...reception issue now...
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amp install...reception issue now...
I installed an ELF E-2125XN amp yesterday. WOW...system sounds great!
Question though...for some reason, I lost the majority of my AM/FM channels. I have the 19" shortie boom antenna on there. If I swap it out with the stock 33" antenna, I get all my stations back?!?!?
Is there a reason why the shortie won't work correctly?
Question though...for some reason, I lost the majority of my AM/FM channels. I have the 19" shortie boom antenna on there. If I swap it out with the stock 33" antenna, I get all my stations back?!?!?
Is there a reason why the shortie won't work correctly?
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I was using the shortie. I had the fairing off over the weekend. Just making sure the wiring was all good, and I also installed a ground loop isolator thinking maybe that was the issue..didn't fix it. It's a real weird scenario...if I stood infront of the bike the station would cut out, if I moved to the side or near the seat, the station would come back in. If I moved the ground isolator wiring around, it would also mess with recption. If I touched the shortie antenna, it would also make the station come in ...granted, with some static. Not sure "what" is causing the interference to AM/FM recption?
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ok...checked radio using self diagnostic mode...had fault DIAG B2008 (FR1 Short to Ground). Reset set to factory settings..checked for codes a few times...was all clear, then code B2017 FR speaker Open is showing up. Tried clearing the fault and it keeps coming back. Checked manual...either boils down to radio or speaker.
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If you have installed an Amp you will get the B2017 code as your radio no longer sees a load from the speakers (since the speakers are now on the amp).
Try making sure your antenna wire is not running too close to your power wiring for the amp.
Try making sure your antenna wire is not running too close to your power wiring for the amp.
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Comment 1: THANK ****ING CHRIST! I REALLY didn't want to take my front off AGAIN and start probing around with a multi meter, not that it's difficult.
Comment 2: I routed the power wire along the right side of the bike, and the antenna looks like it's on the left.
Been emailing Tony from Iron Cross Audio to get his thoughts regarding the "noise" "static". He said that it's most likely RF energy bleed from the amp being picked up by the radio's tuner circuit.
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For my bike (2012 FLHX) you can HOLD/PUSH in any of the six radio buttons (I prefer 1 & 3) while turning the ignition to ON or ACCESSORY.
Keep holding those buttons in until it displays DIAGNOTICS
Keep holding those buttons in until it displays DIAGNOTICS
