just-larry Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I may have discovered the mysterious "on-off" problem with the Sirius units. Seems that about 2 out of every 10 times the car is driven, the Sirius unit does not function properly. The head/display unit is on, the radio is on & at the right frequency, but the RF modulator unit (buried in the radio area behind the dash panel) is apparently not turning on. Accidently discovered that jiggling the ignition key made it suddenly come on & everything worked A-OK. So, I have just replaced the ignition switch (p.n. 98AZ-11572-A) and will test results. Seems that the rear of the ignition key unit is metal and goes into a plastic socket on the actual ignition switch, so some wear will likely occur. Somehow this unit is sensitive to the way the Sirius unit was wired into the harness. The new ignition switch is about $65. just-larry car # 406 in MD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I may have discovered the mysterious "on-off" problem with the Sirius units. Seems that about 2 out of every 10 times the car is driven, the Sirius unit does not function properly. The head/display unit is on, the radio is on & at the right frequency, but the RF modulator unit (buried in the radio area behind the dash panel) is apparently not turning on. Accidently discovered that jiggling the ignition key made it suddenly come on & everything worked A-OK. So, I have just replaced the ignition switch (p.n. 98AZ-11572-A) and will test results. Seems that the rear of the ignition key unit is metal and goes into a plastic socket on the actual ignition switch, so some wear will likely occur. Somehow this unit is sensitive to the way the Sirius unit was wired into the harness. The new ignition switch is about $65.just-larry car # 406 in MD Thanks for the information....always wondered why this happened. Please keep us posted on the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 J-L The Sirius unit is powered by the factory Ford radio harness. Hertz used a power tap connector near the rear of the Ford radio so I'm not sure how the ignition switch could affect just the Sirius and not both the Sirius and the OEM Ford radio. Sounds more like a problem with the Sirius insatll and/or Sirius unit then a problem with the actual car. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I've got three Sirius systems and the only time I get a hiccup is when I go under a bridge or thick grove of trees! Line of Sight! I LOVE SIRIUS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just-larry Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks for the information....always wondered why this happened. Please keep us posted on the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Hopefully you discovered the solution. I never did get back to trying to fix mine. I remember you, me, and GTH391 were all having the same issue. I replaced my RF modulator and that made absolutely no difference. Please let us know if the iginition switch continues to solve the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Hopefully you discovered the solution. I never did get back to trying to fix mine. I remember you, me, and GTH391 were all having the same issue. I replaced my RF modulator and that made absolutely no difference. Please let us know if the iginition switch continues to solve the problem. Yes an update would be awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTH391 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Mine still does it as well. But parked on the lift for all winter, I forgot all about it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangmoe Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 I may have discovered the mysterious "on-off" problem with the Sirius units. Seems that about 2 out of every 10 times the car is driven, the Sirius unit does not function properly. The head/display unit is on, the radio is on & at the right frequency, but the RF modulator unit (buried in the radio area behind the dash panel) is apparently not turning on. Accidently discovered that jiggling the ignition key made it suddenly come on & everything worked A-OK. So, I have just replaced the ignition switch (p.n. 98AZ-11572-A) and will test results. Seems that the rear of the ignition key unit is metal and goes into a plastic socket on the actual ignition switch, so some wear will likely occur. Somehow this unit is sensitive to the way the Sirius unit was wired into the harness. The new ignition switch is about $65. just-larry car # 406 in MD Larry.. I have had the same issue since I owned the car. If you just start and stop the car it works. With the way it is wired, as described above I think the problem is in the Head End unit, maybe a bad power relay or something because the RF Modulator is not powering up. The other components are fine as you described. I have never had an issue where I had to power cycle more then once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gth0007 Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 J-L The Sirius unit is powered by the factory Ford radio harness. Hertz used a power tap connector near the rear of the Ford radio so I'm not sure how the ignition switch could affect just the Sirius and not both the Sirius and the OEM Ford radio. Sounds more like a problem with the Sirius insatll and/or Sirius unit then a problem with the actual car. Steve I worked for Hertz in 2006 and drove many Sirius radio equipped cars other than Mustangs and the radios all pretty much did the same thing. Last year there was a post by a member who used to install these for Hertz and he gave a logical reply about this problem. I attempted to find the post but couldn't. Any one else remember the answer ?? Seems that if you turn off the radio but NOT the Sirius unit when you shut off the car then the problem isn't as bad. Maybe I'm just wishful thinking. Sure enjoy that free Sirius radio in my 2006 GTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfinger Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 any one know if the srius is for free or do you have to buy service ? I had mine for over a year then went dead...call srius and was told ,must pay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Working for me .... but lets keep that quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Mine is still working. Been told the 2006 GTH has a lifetime subscription. I have not confirmed this other than from what I have been told by some Hertz folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT-C0056 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I need to look at the manual, I dont even know how to work the sirus. for all I know it has it active! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Mine is still working. Been told the 2006 GTH has a lifetime subscription. I have not confirmed this other than from what I have been told by some Hertz folks. not so sure 06H0235's not working. but 06H209 :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Mine is still working. Been told the 2006 GTH has a lifetime subscription. I have not confirmed this other than from what I have been told by some Hertz folks. harald, your photos you have in your signature. are those 18"s or 20"s. they just look bigger than 18's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 harald, your photos you have in your signature. are those 18"s or 20"s. they just look bigger than 18's. 18s. See mod list it has the tire sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 18s. See mod list it has the tire sizes. nice i just ordered a set. going with 255/45's all the way around. very nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 nice i just ordered a set. going with 255/45's all the way around. very nice.... Post pictures when you get them mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
et10sec Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Post pictures when you get them mounted. what channel on the radio to get siris?? thanks et10sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
et10sec Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 what channel on the radio to get siris?? thanks et10sec got it, many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Post pictures when you get them mounted. will do.... suposed to be in tuesday..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 what channel on the radio to get siris?? thanks et10sec If no one chimes in I will check tomorrow and post. See you got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 guessing 88.5. i will start 209 up and take for a spin and make sure and post tom.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 guessing 88.5. i will start 209 up and take for a spin and make sure and post tom.. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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