Random Radio Station Changes

saugusta · #1 (**permalink**) 10-26-09, 05:58 PM

I have a 2010 SRX with the Nav system. I've noticed that occasionally the radio will randomly change to another station on me. For example, this morning while driving into the office, I was listening to 98.5 FM and the radio suddenly just changed to XM channel 46. It's not always this station combo. I've had an FM station randomly come up while listening to XM, etc. This has happened to me probably a dozen times since taking delivery of the vehicle. I think it has only happened when the Nav screen is in the popped-up position. Have any others experienced this?

RightTurn · #2 (**permalink**) 10-26-09, 09:20 PM

Well, that sounds weird. I guess a trip to the dealer service dept is in order.

larryk · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-09, 09:56 PM

Maybe the SRX doesn't like your choice in music...

TheCaptain · #4 (**permalink**) 10-27-09, 12:09 AM

lol @ larry. But really, that sucks. Unless a button is getting inadvertently pressed, it might be time for a warrantable reflash.

cz9h3d · #5 (**permalink**) 10-30-09, 10:29 PM

Haven't heard of this one... make sure you aren't accidently hitting the "source" button the left, or the "up/down" arrows on the right spoke.

c5 rv · #6 (**permalink**) 10-31-09, 07:40 PM

The car likes both kinds of music - country AND western.

RightTurn · #7 (**permalink**) 11-06-09, 11:47 AM

saugusta--has this been resolved?

cushsix · #8 (**permalink**) 11-10-09, 10:26 AM

Same problem, I wrote it off to satellite interference.
It seems to be xm related as fm stations dont move to other fm stations. It also seems to be in the same area of the neighborhood.
If anyone has a solution please post
Thankls

saugusta · #9 (**permalink**) 11-10-09, 01:37 PM

The problem isn't resolved, but I have found the cause. When the Nav screen is in the 'up' position, sometimes the plastic bezel is just *barely* touching the screen in the lower left corner. So if I hit a bump in the road, the vibration can sometimes be enough to cause the bezel to touch the screen, and cause the radio station to change from the current station to one of the favorites on the bottom of the screen. I have the same issue using the navigation, or any screen where there's a menu selection on the bottom of the screen. Now I need to make an appointment with the dealer!

RightTurn · #10 (**permalink**) 11-10-09, 03:01 PM

Well, that's sort of good news.

At least you know what's causing the problem. Thanks for reporting back; others may encounter this and it's always helpful to post problem resolution for others.