720s DAB radio losing signal
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There is a hard reset you can perform, by holding down the power button for about 30 to 45 seconds, it will reboot after 10 or 12 seconds, but keep the button pressed.
It helped a few times on mine, in the end, DAB stopped working completely and I ended up having a new tuner fitted under warranty (2015 650s).
It helped a few times on mine, in the end, DAB stopped working completely and I ended up having a new tuner fitted under warranty (2015 650s).
mickpsu said:
Is there a fix for it, or is it just one of the McLaren foibles? On a car of this value, it’s a pretty poor show.
Welcome to the world of McLaren.In the 7 days/500 miles since buying a 570S last week, had several minor faults (including DAB dropout, key not found, etc). Most annoying of which is the alarm has started going off randomly 10-15 secs after setting. Bit of a joke really that they can't get even the basics right.
AL001 said:
Welcome to the world of McLaren.
In the 7 days/500 miles since buying a 570S last week, had several minor faults (including DAB dropout, key not found, etc). Most annoying of which is the alarm has started going off randomly 10-15 secs after setting. Bit of a joke really that they can't get even the basics right.
Is your car a brand new 2019 vehicle, or is it a used, older car?In the 7 days/500 miles since buying a 570S last week, had several minor faults (including DAB dropout, key not found, etc). Most annoying of which is the alarm has started going off randomly 10-15 secs after setting. Bit of a joke really that they can't get even the basics right.
I'm asking because the trend for the moment seems to be that the newer, '18/'19 cars are fine w.r.t build quality, but the earlier cars were... Not. My (technically) 2017 720S was not particularly great in the build quality department.
CyCy said:
AL001 said:
Welcome to the world of McLaren.
In the 7 days/500 miles since buying a 570S last week, had several minor faults (including DAB dropout, key not found, etc). Most annoying of which is the alarm has started going off randomly 10-15 secs after setting. Bit of a joke really that they can't get even the basics right.
Is your car a brand new 2019 vehicle, or is it a used, older car?In the 7 days/500 miles since buying a 570S last week, had several minor faults (including DAB dropout, key not found, etc). Most annoying of which is the alarm has started going off randomly 10-15 secs after setting. Bit of a joke really that they can't get even the basics right.
I'm asking because the trend for the moment seems to be that the newer, '18/'19 cars are fine w.r.t build quality, but the earlier cars were... Not. My (technically) 2017 720S was not particularly great in the build quality department.
br d said:
Not true in all cases though. Although you did say "trend" so I'm, probably nitpicking.
Yeah, just some really casual observation based on people complaining on the forum etc. My car was technically a 2017, as I mentioned, and had a decent chunk of issues. Some people like LotusJas have much newer cars and say they have none. So wondering if it's just build refinement over time. May not be, however. Be a damn shame if cars being built 2 years down the line have not been refined or had any of the issues sorted at the build stage.
CyCy said:
br d said:
Not true in all cases though. Although you did say "trend" so I'm, probably nitpicking.
Yeah, just some really casual observation based on people complaining on the forum etc. My car was technically a 2017, as I mentioned, and had a decent chunk of issues. Some people like LotusJas have much newer cars and say they have none. So wondering if it's just build refinement over time. May not be, however. Be a damn shame if cars being built 2 years down the line have not been refined or had any of the issues sorted at the build stage.
CyCy said:
Is your car a brand new 2019 vehicle, or is it a used, older car?
I'm asking because the trend for the moment seems to be that the newer, '18/'19 cars are fine w.r.t build quality, but the earlier cars were... Not. My (technically) 2017 720S was not particularly great in the build quality department.
Reg'd Nov 2016 and just serviced by McLaren, I'm asking because the trend for the moment seems to be that the newer, '18/'19 cars are fine w.r.t build quality, but the earlier cars were... Not. My (technically) 2017 720S was not particularly great in the build quality department.
Maybe random alarm fault linked to soft close doors, which seems an unnecessary complication anyway, it isn't hard to shut a door.
Mine is a 2018 model with 1500 miles on the clock. The DAB constantly drops station. Some of the interior trim rattles. I have resorted to pushing small pieces of cardboard between the door trim to stop vibrations. There is a ‘clunk’ at the rear of drive train when setting off cold - only occurs when first moving off.
One major issue is that I am addicted to the accelerator and my driving license is on the verge of being taken away. The 720S is a rocket.........
McBristol will sort out the snagging list.
One major issue is that I am addicted to the accelerator and my driving license is on the verge of being taken away. The 720S is a rocket.........
McBristol will sort out the snagging list.
mickpsu said:
Mine is a 2018 model with 1500 miles on the clock. The DAB constantly drops station. Some of the interior trim rattles. I have resorted to pushing small pieces of cardboard between the door trim to stop vibrations. There is a ‘clunk’ at the rear of drive train when setting off cold - only occurs when first moving off.
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My '18 also clunks from the rear when cold I have speed bumps up my road which seem to highlight it, noise goes away once warm. No interior creaks or noises tho'.
Autocar even bring up the issue > "POOR DAB RECEPTION It can’t be easy as a carbonfibre tub and aluminium body probably doesn’t make the best aerial".
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mclaren/long-...
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mclaren/long-...
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