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Old May 27, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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DP and FM??

Does anyone else have a problem loosing FM reception with the DP tuner? Every since I installed my DP, more than half my FM stations won't come in. If I turn the truck off, they come right in, start it up, they are gone. I figured I'd call today but maybe someone here has an answer for me?
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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I don't have that problem Dave. But the radio stays off most of the time. lol
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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I don't have that problem Dave. But the radio stays off most of the time. lol
Well, that's the worst part, I haven't turned the radio on till this weekend! Since I installed the DP, I've been listening to all my trucks new noises
But I went for a little drive this weekend and I found out about the radio problem. Now I can't
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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Dave, did you have gauges before the DP install or did you do it all at once?
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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I've had the gages for a few months now.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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Okay, so that is not what I was thinking...I'm stumped. (not that it's that hard to do )

So, I would give Jody a call on this one. I have not heard of anyone having this issue, but I will bet that if it is something with the DP, he will know how to fix it.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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Will Do, thanks
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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It sounds like the sheilding on the F5 switch cable may be damaged. There was a time a couple of years ago when Jody had some problems with the cables. Call him today and ask about it.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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Which cable do have? The flat one had issues with some trucks. Then DP came out with the round one that took care of the problems. I think they sent em out at no expense to all who needed them.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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MIne is round.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Between Satelite radio, Ipod and CD's......I haven't used the FM radio in months!
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Check to see if the shield wire, the little pink one on top is attached at both ends. Sometimes they can come apart.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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I talked to Jody, we decided to try the ground on the back of the PCM, maybe with the wire being stuffed in there it might not be making a solid ground. I will clear the box and make sure the ground is contacing good. Stay Tuned
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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My FM radio hasnt changed, but my CB has more static...Im goin to run the power wire on the other side of the truck.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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I have VHF radio's in the truck, I hope the Dp that I just ordered will not effect that.. I use it extensively for work !!!!
 
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