DAB issues

tam87 · Jan 5th, 2014, 08:30

Hi all,

I recently took delivery of a V40 CrossCountry Lux and am having an issue with the DAB radio where it constantly loses reception. I've driven Fords and Audis in the same areas with no problems whatsoever! It's pretty frustrating having it cut out every few seconds...

Apologies if this has been discussed in another thread...

OldCroc · Jan 5th, 2014, 12:10

This seems to be a known issue. I had a software upgrade for this yesterday and it has made a small improvement. Previously had Dab in my Astra and it worked perfectly both in the Uk and other European countries where Dab was available.
I believe that ultimately this will be an aerial problem and not something that can be fixed with software.
OldCroc

cumbrianmale · Jan 5th, 2014, 21:53

The DAB module is behind the left side panel in the boot. It would be worth checking the connections are all sound.

tam87 · Jan 6th, 2014, 01:46

Thanks for the replies! I'll check the connections first and see if that helps before getting it checked by the dealer.

sprout99 · Jan 6th, 2014, 07:23

i don't listen to DAB that much

it comes and goes too much ...might look into this.

Mytholmroyd60 · Jan 7th, 2014, 20:25

I only use dab for r5l xtra. I find it's too flaky for everyday use in the car.

OldCroc · Jan 7th, 2014, 20:32

Volvo should not put this option in the car if it does not work. The car needs to keep going back to the dealers until they fix it. If no one complains there is no incentive for Volvo to get it right. Other cheaper makes of car have got it right.

Clan · Jan 7th, 2014, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldCroc

Volvo should not put this option in the car if it does not work. The car needs to keep going back to the dealers until they fix it. If no one complains there is no incentive for Volvo to get it right. Other cheaper makes of car have got it right.

This isnt a general problem it works 100% fine for a 50 mile radius from me , I might venture further one day !

Harvey1512 · Jan 8th, 2014, 11:41

I have it in my V60 and it works very well. The BBC stations in particular are very strong and rarely lose signal, dodgy parts of The Lake District only have defeated it so far, although other stations are less strong.

I think DAB is caught a little in no mans land where the coverage is not quite good enough yet but it can only get better by switching off other methods, FM, MW etc. To switch those off needs more uptake but that is restricted because the signal is not good enough to persuade people. Catch 22 a little.

OldCroc · Jan 9th, 2014, 07:20

Harvey I note you have a v60. I wonder if this is just an issue with the V40 then? Perhaps a different aerial setup?

Jan 5th, 2014, 08:30	#1
tam87 New Member Last Online: May 7th, 2014 16:53 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Glasgow	DAB issues Hi all, I recently took delivery of a V40 CrossCountry Lux and am having an issue with the DAB radio where it constantly loses reception. I've driven Fords and Audis in the same areas with no problems whatsoever! It's pretty frustrating having it cut out every few seconds... Apologies if this has been discussed in another thread...

Jan 5th, 2014, 21:53	#3
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Jan 6th, 2014, 07:23	#5
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Jan 8th, 2014, 11:41	#9
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	I have it in my V60 and it works very well. The BBC stations in particular are very strong and rarely lose signal, dodgy parts of The Lake District only have defeated it so far, although other stations are less strong. I think DAB is caught a little in no mans land where the coverage is not quite good enough yet but it can only get better by switching off other methods, FM, MW etc. To switch those off needs more uptake but that is restricted because the signal is not good enough to persuade people. Catch 22 a little. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Jan 5th, 2014, 12:10	#2
OldCroc Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2016 21:32 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	This seems to be a known issue. I had a software upgrade for this yesterday and it has made a small improvement. Previously had Dab in my Astra and it worked perfectly both in the Uk and other European countries where Dab was available. I believe that ultimately this will be an aerial problem and not something that can be fixed with software. OldCroc

Jan 6th, 2014, 01:46	#4
tam87 New Member Last Online: May 7th, 2014 16:53 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Glasgow	Thanks for the replies! I'll check the connections first and see if that helps before getting it checked by the dealer.

Jan 7th, 2014, 20:25	#6
Mytholmroyd60 Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2022 18:47 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hebden Bridge	I only use dab for r5l xtra. I find it's too flaky for everyday use in the car.

Jan 7th, 2014, 20:32	#7
OldCroc Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2016 21:32 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	Volvo should not put this option in the car if it does not work. The car needs to keep going back to the dealers until they fix it. If no one complains there is no incentive for Volvo to get it right. Other cheaper makes of car have got it right.

Jan 9th, 2014, 07:20	#10
OldCroc Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2016 21:32 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	Harvey I note you have a v60. I wonder if this is just an issue with the V40 then? Perhaps a different aerial setup?

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