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Light Bar Mutes Radio

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Hi All,

20.25 Bi-turbo.

My rooftop light bar mutes Sync3 for 10-15 seconds when activated. The front mounted one does not.

Is this a thing? Anyone know what actually triggers a mute. Yes reversing, parking sensors etc. But an aftermarket light bar?

I,m thinking either the fitter used a wierd circuit to trigger relay or Sync3 has a voltage sensor somewhere.

Any thoughts?

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Mate, my radio doesn't work at all with the roof light bar on... all interference.
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Same issue as gerryp. Radio/elec interference with the roof top lightbar. Rather that than hit a roo or a cow
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Lucky I carry a spare foil hat then!

Interesting.

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Is it only while using DAB?

I find when I'm on DAB it does but on FM then no issues.
This is probably because the Ranger is picking up the edge of DAB
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Yep only DAB. But in good reception areas. Go figure.
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