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Old 11-06-16, 03:09 PM
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We have a 2007 Rx350 and the radio has started to maqically change the tuning by 0.2 on the FM scale. For instance, if you are listening to 106.5 it will suddenly change to 106.3. Any idea why or what to do about it?
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Old 11-07-16, 04:01 AM
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have it repaired?
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Old 11-07-16, 05:24 AM
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i believe the tuning control is a **** and what's happened is it's gotten sticky/flaky. might sound crazy but give it a VIGOROUS turn in both directions repeatedly for a bit to try to loosen up anything in it.
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Old 11-08-16, 11:59 AM
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might also try removing the (-) battery cable for about 30 mins to reset and see if it alleviates the issue - worth a shot (free)
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Originally Posted by gobucks2
We have a 2007 Rx350 and the radio has started to maqically change the tuning by 0.2 on the FM scale. For instance, if you are listening to 106.5 it will suddenly change to 106.3. Any idea why or what to do about it?
Needs a FM tuner alignment. Almost 10 year old radio tuning circuit has drifted 'cos aging component(s). Solving the problem is not a big job but the hassle to take the radio out. is.....
If I were you I'd just live with it. I have been a HAM for over half a century and PE who spent life time in RF engineering.
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