Bluetooth feedback
03-12-2013, 06:20 AM
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I've been having an issue with a crazy amount of static coming from the speakers when I access voice control or am using Bluetooth. I can turn my phone off and still get static when she says "searching for device" or whatever so I know it's not the phone or connection to the phone.
I took my car into Nissan last week and they said it was because of my aftermarket HIDs......?
The only mods I have made to the car is I pulled a wire through the firewall to the factory fogs and wired in a switch to operate them independently of the headlights, and I also put in moritmoto HID headlights. Does anyone have any suggestions for fixing this? Thanks
I took my car into Nissan last week and they said it was because of my aftermarket HIDs......?
The only mods I have made to the car is I pulled a wire through the firewall to the factory fogs and wired in a switch to operate them independently of the headlights, and I also put in moritmoto HID headlights. Does anyone have any suggestions for fixing this? Thanks
Last edited by s4boost; 03-12-2013 at 06:24 AM.
03-12-2013, 07:41 AM
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What wattage are the ballasts for the kit?
Are the ballasts being powered directly by the headlight wires or did you install a relay?
Where is the kit grounded (to the body, battery, or engine block)?
Are any of the wires for the fogs ran alongside (or zip tied next to) any of the wires for the HID kit?
I would check those out before ruling anything about the bluetooth module, which is hopefully not going out.
Are the ballasts being powered directly by the headlight wires or did you install a relay?
Where is the kit grounded (to the body, battery, or engine block)?
Are any of the wires for the fogs ran alongside (or zip tied next to) any of the wires for the HID kit?
I would check those out before ruling anything about the bluetooth module, which is hopefully not going out.
03-12-2013, 10:23 AM
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What wattage are the ballasts for the kit?
Are the ballasts being powered directly by the headlight wires or did you install a relay?
Where is the kit grounded (to the body, battery, or engine block)?
Are any of the wires for the fogs ran alongside (or zip tied next to) any of the wires for the HID kit?
I would check those out before ruling anything about the bluetooth module, which is hopefully not going out.
Are the ballasts being powered directly by the headlight wires or did you install a relay?
Where is the kit grounded (to the body, battery, or engine block)?
Are any of the wires for the fogs ran alongside (or zip tied next to) any of the wires for the HID kit?
I would check those out before ruling anything about the bluetooth module, which is hopefully not going out.
Last edited by s4boost; 03-12-2013 at 10:25 AM.
03-12-2013, 10:51 AM
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Btw, this sound occurs regardless of if the hids and/or fogs are on.
Video
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...0C83E8BD61.mp4
Video
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...0C83E8BD61.mp4
Last edited by s4boost; 03-12-2013 at 10:55 AM.
03-12-2013, 01:40 PM
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That is a interesting problem and hopefully someone else chips in here, but it seems like there may actually be a literal static charge within the bluetooth module. I'm assuming you already tried to ground the bluetooth module (eg. touch a wire from the body of the bluetooth module to the body of the car or screw) judging by the previous posts.
But before taking the panels in the trunk apart, I would place your phone as close as possible to the bluetooth module (center-ish of the back deck) and connect it. If the static goes away then it's an interference issue, otherwise it's most likely an electrical issue with either the module itself or the wires leading to it.
So if the static didn't go away then it would be time to look at the connection for the bluetooth module. Once the panels of the trunk are separated enough for you to reach the amp, you should be able to reach the plug for the bluetooth module (if facing the trunk, it will be a square-ish connector on the back right-side of the amp). I'd take a look at it to see if there's possibly any rust or anything like that in the plug, maybe spray a bit of WD40 in it.
If none of that works, then I suggest taking it to a dealer b/c it possibly needs to be replaced unless you want to take it out to examine it.
But before taking the panels in the trunk apart, I would place your phone as close as possible to the bluetooth module (center-ish of the back deck) and connect it. If the static goes away then it's an interference issue, otherwise it's most likely an electrical issue with either the module itself or the wires leading to it.
So if the static didn't go away then it would be time to look at the connection for the bluetooth module. Once the panels of the trunk are separated enough for you to reach the amp, you should be able to reach the plug for the bluetooth module (if facing the trunk, it will be a square-ish connector on the back right-side of the amp). I'd take a look at it to see if there's possibly any rust or anything like that in the plug, maybe spray a bit of WD40 in it.
If none of that works, then I suggest taking it to a dealer b/c it possibly needs to be replaced unless you want to take it out to examine it.
03-27-2013, 10:24 AM
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That post is completely pointless and ignorant. The OP is looking for help on fixing the issue at hand; not a quick statement that gives the impression of "mine works, so sucks to be you".
As for the OP:
The headlight issue, I highly doubt that the headlights would cause any sort of interference, primarily because the headlights are so far from the Bluetooth receiver, and the wires for the speakers should be far enough from the relays for your headlights to be not affected.
Do a battery of tests, such as trying the Bluetooth when no lights are on, when car is on, but engine not running, moving your bluetooth device around, inside and outside the car, and whatever else you can think of and report back to us. A gentle tap on the receiver just to make sure it is not a loose connection, and gentle taps on the speakers themselves.
I have not checked out the video you posted (currently in class right now), so some of my ideas could be redundant.
Good luck.
As for the OP:
The headlight issue, I highly doubt that the headlights would cause any sort of interference, primarily because the headlights are so far from the Bluetooth receiver, and the wires for the speakers should be far enough from the relays for your headlights to be not affected.
Do a battery of tests, such as trying the Bluetooth when no lights are on, when car is on, but engine not running, moving your bluetooth device around, inside and outside the car, and whatever else you can think of and report back to us. A gentle tap on the receiver just to make sure it is not a loose connection, and gentle taps on the speakers themselves.
I have not checked out the video you posted (currently in class right now), so some of my ideas could be redundant.
Good luck.
Last edited by Akiyukio; 03-27-2013 at 10:28 AM.
03-27-2013, 09:14 PM
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An apology is in order: Sorry.
Something is wrong with me these few days, I'm easily irritated, and/or angry at something, just not sure what. Unfortunately, it flared up on you.
03-28-2013, 07:42 PM
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03-28-2013, 10:06 PM
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I know this might be a little off topic but I was trying to research the exact bluetooth module on the 2012 S (non navi) warranty. My buddy says there's a loop hole to getting your bluetooth module replaced with the new 2013 model, which gives you audio streaming? Any thoughts? Lol
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