Radio tuner problems '08 Venture

[rreiber]

Hello All:

 

Been frustrated with my audio system on my 2008 Venture for several years. The tuner seems to lockup after I ride for a few minutes. It is worse in hot weather and when the bike is parked in the sun. I cannot change modes or change channels, etc. I have checked for loose or corroded connections. We live in a dry climate and the bike is parked inside, so I do not believe moisture in the connections is the problem??? I have had the tuner split apart checking it out and seems to be no corrosion there......... Any ideas?

 

Would also strongly consider replacing the entire audio system because, even when it is working properly the speakers are not very clear at high volume.

I would like to continue to have the speakers be built-in where they are now and a handle-bar mounted tuner.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a replacement systems?

 

Thanks

 

RR

[XV1100SE]

Any chance your bike is still under warranty (five years from original purchase date) ?

[Du-Rron]

Might want to look at this tech bulliten.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?62016-Audio-System-Tech-Bulletin-M2008-003&highlight=M2008-003

 

If you really want another system, check out Crutchfield or JPCycles.

Edited July 12, 2016 by Freebird

[alwrmcusn]

My 2009 Venture audio system is the only thing on the bike that ever caused problems. I have documented them several times on here and a couple of other forums.

My bottom line: After a number of dealer visits, a complete control head (on the left handlebar) replacement and still no fix I had about given up on rectifying the problem. When I had the Venture "triked" with a Hannigan trike kit the problem got solved. It seems that the Hannigan installer (Volunteer Cycles and Trikes in Sevierville, TN) had the fairing apart to do some of the wiring additions he found that most of the connections were badly corroded, some were simply bare wires twisted together and some were brushing against metal parts. He opened, cleaned, reconnected all those wires/connections and it's worked great ever since. Before doing anything $$$ you might want to split the fairing and take a really good look at the wiring and connections.

[rreiber]

No, not under warranty.

[rreiber]

Thanks. May have to do that. Appreciate the info.