I have an '05 Liberty with RB4 (replaced an RBQ) and factory Sirius and U-Connect.

My issue is that every couple of key cycles (sometimes every 5 or 6, other times every 20 or 30, very random), when I start the Jeep, the sirius tuner blares out this white-noise that sounds like a cross between static and and fm station. I know I haven't lost my sirius signal because the station info is still displayed in the screen of my nav system.

I have read about other Chrysler and Jeep cars and trucks having this random issue too on other sites on the internet. I googled a few key words and found some write-ups of the problem in blogs, but no solution.

I am trying to find out if this is wide-spread Chrysler-Jeep problem and a possible fix. I have to turn my key to the on and then back to the off position several times in order to get the tuner to reset.

I seem to have better luck when I turn the key off, open the door (to interrupt the retained accessory power) and then lock the doors with the remote. Then unlock the doors and turn the key back on. Sometimes it works just doing that once, other times it takes two or three tries.

It's got to be an equipment or wiring issue - about 3 months I had the Sirius Tuner replaced and after working for a while, the new tuner exhibits the same problems as the old one. Also - when I had the RBQ head unit from the factory, it did the same thing. So I can rule out it having anything to do with that.

The dealership is not much help. All they do is 'reproduce' the problem. Once reproduced, they replaced the antenna and tuner.

Can there be a bigger issue in Chrysler - Jeep cars that is more wide-spread? Anyone else having this problem. Help!

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'05 CRD, Midnight Blue. Every option. Nice ride, idles like a garbage truck

There IS a bigger problem in some Chrysler cars ... and my (former) dealership refused to believe it. However, they were willing to investigate further ... if I was willing to buy a new head unit, even though the problem is not at all related to the head unit.

I found this TSB on my own on a dodge trucks web-site. The problem I was desribing above is clearly described in this TSB and easily fixed by a dealer with a good tech on staff ....

TSB 08-055-05

This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER CONNECTOR PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO CS, KJ, LH , PT, RS, WK and XK VEHICLES UNTIL NOVEMBER 28, 2005.

SUBJECT: Satellite Radio Intermittent Static

OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves replacing the Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDAR).

MODELS: 2005 (CS) Pacifica, 2005 (DR) Ram Truck, 2004 - 2005 (HB) Durango, 2005 (JR) Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan, 2005 (KJ) Liberty, 2004 (LH) 300M, 2005 (LX) 300/Magnum, 2005 (ND) Dakota, 2003 - 2005 (PT) Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2005 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan, 2005 (WK) Grand Cherokee

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a satellite radio receiver (sales code RSA or RSB) or dealer nstalled MOPAR satellite radio receiver part numbers 05064002A* and 05064020A*.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The vehicle operator describes extreme static over the satellite radio audio (only when in the satellite mode) to the point of almost completely covering the intended audio. The static occurs at vehicle start-up, or the first time the radio is put into the satellite mode on a key cycle. The static will last the entire key cycle. This issue is completely intermittent, and in the next key cycle, operation may go back to normal.

NUMBER: 08-055-05

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: October 19, 2005

DIAGNOSIS: Due to the intermittent nature of the condition, demonstration of the issue is difficult. If the
vehicle operator description is similar to the Symptom/Condition explained above, perform
the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
AR (1) 05064074AC SDAR Module (Sales Code RSB and KJ)
AR (1) 05064075AC SDAR Module (Sales Code RSA except KJ)
AR (1) 05189968AA Connector Housing, CS, KJ, LH , PT, RS, WK and XK
AR (1) 05189969AA Connector Lock, CS, KJ, LH , PT, RS, WK and XK
AR NPN Tape, Electrical

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Use the procedures outlined in TechCONNECT 8-Electrical/Audio/Antenna Module/Removal/Receiver-Satellite to remove the SDAR and separate it from it mounting bracket.

NOTE: In the near future, the TechCONNECT path to the SDAR procedures will change. Receiver-Satellite will have its own heading under Audio.

2. CS, KJ, LH , PT, RS, WK and XK vehicles go to step 4. DR, HB, JR and ND go step 3. LX vehicles require the SDAR mounting bracket to be modified as follows:

a. Place a drop of paint or correction fluid (white out) on the top of each of the (3) SDAR mounting studs of the replacement SDAR.

b. Position the SDAR mounting studs against the SDAR mounting bracket so the wiring connectors of the SDAR are facing toward the front of the vehicle when the SDAR/bracket assembly is mounted in the vehicle and the mounting stud opposite the SDAR wiring connectors is 3/16 in. inboard of the crease in the SDAR mounting bracket, (Fig. 1)

c. Drill 5/16 in. (8mm) holes in the SDAR mounting bracket at the three locations marked by the paint.

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Fig. 1 REVISED SDAR MOUNTING HOLE LOCATIONS

1 - DRILL 5/16 IN. (8MM) HOLES AT THE LOCATIONS MARKED BY THE SDAR STUDS

2 - FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN INSTALLED

3. For DR, HB, JR, LX and ND vehicles, remove the left locating key (when viewed with the SDAR mounting studs facing you) on the tan connector of the SDAR. The key can be shaved off using a utility knife or similar device, (Fig. 2). Continue with step 8.

Fig. 2 TAN SDAR CONNECTOR

1 - REMOVE THE LEFT LOCATING KEY

2 - SDAR MOUNTING STUD

4. Slide the red lock on the blue connector housing of the antenna harness to its unlock position.

5. Use a small screwdriver to pull up on the tab uncovered by the lock.

6. Slide the housing off the connector terminal.

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7. Replace the removed blue connector housing and red lock with the “tan” colored housing, p/n 05189968AA and white lock p/n 05189969AA.

8. Record the Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of the removed and replacement SDAR's,
(Fig. 3).

9. Install the appropriate replacement SDAR to the mounting bracket, tighten the fasteners to 5-7 Nm (18-25 in. lbs.).

10. Tape back the original white connector to the antenna harness to prevent rattling. This white connector will NOT be used with the new SDAR.

11. Connect the antenna connector to the tan connector on the new SDAR. Insert the 12-way connector to the module.

NOTE: Be sure to route the SDAR wiring so that is has no bends with a radius of less than 1 in. and is free of contact with the mounting bracket, tape, foam or convolute may be used to isolate the wiring if necessary.

12. Install the SDAR/bracket assembly into the vehicle, tighten the fasteners to 5-7 Nm (18-25 in. lbs.).

NOTE: When activating the new SDAR, the vehicle must be in open sky with no obstructions over the antenna.

13. The new SDAR MUST be activated to be able to receive satellite programs. The customer’s Sirrus account number or phone number, customer's complete address, and the ESN of the original and new SDAR are required. The ESN is on the SDAR itself, (Fig. 3), or can be retrieved through the radio. With both ESN's, the customer’s Sirrus account number or phone number, customer's complete address in hand, call Sirrus at 888-539-7474, (to skip the recordings, press 1 then 3 and 3 again). Explain the transfer that needs to take place when the Sirrus agent answers.

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POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE: Labor Operation
No: Description Amount
08-20-04-90 Replace Satellite Radio Receiver
2004-2005 (CS) 0.3 Hrs.
2005 (DR) 0.3 Hrs.
2004-2005 (HB) 0.5 Hrs.
2005 (JR41) A/T
2004-2005 (KJ) 0.6 Hrs.
2003-2004 (LH) 300M A/T
2005 (LX) 300 0.5 Hrs.
2005 (ND) 0.4 Hrs.
2003-2005 (PT44) 0.5 Hrs.
2004-2005 (RS) 0.5 Hrs.
2005 (WK) 0.6 Hrs.
08-20-04-91 2005 (LX) Magnum 0.8 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE:
ZZ Service Action
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'05 CRD, Midnight Blue. Every option. Nice ride, idles like a garbage truck

Nice find! This has been driving me crazy. Now I need to get the dealership to fix it for free (yeah,right) thanks again for this TSB

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Jason
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I have the same problem. It really blasts the hell out of the ears doesn't it!

Terry

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2011 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4