720s DAB radio losing signal

[anonymous-user]

Hi, does anyone have problems with the DAB signal being lost in their 720s?

[anonymous-user]

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.

[anonymous-user]

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.

[anonymous-user]

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-...

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tyrrell said:

The clunk sound I think you will find, is the car engaging first gear hope this helps.

I will be getting it checked over by McBristol. The clunk occurs after 1st gear has been engaged. It's just after the wheels start to rotate, which makes me think it could be brake pads and/or automatic handbrake actuator sticking. The car is also idling very rough at below 500rpm, almost to the point where it gives the impression it is about to cut-out. Rather than take the car back and forth for fixes, I am using it as a daily driver over the next few weeks to hopefully identify any further issues - I have put over 1600 miles on it over the past 2 weeks. It’s now got 3300 miles on the clock. It’s also going in for a Larini exhaust and PPF next week. It won’t be a garage queen and will be driven regular.

It's a shame there has been so many niggles, and the snagging list is growing, but the issues are more than compensated by the sheer driving pleasure and visual drama.

I entered the McBrand with open eyes having done quite a lot of research, so was aware of the potential “quality” problems. Once the niggles have been ironed out, it should be a well-fettled car.

Another thing to add to the snagging list, which occurred yesterday, is that the drivers side window needs several attempts to close.

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bunyarra said:

Have you done the window position reset thingie? Windows all up and hold for 10 secs, then down fully and hold. Or something like that. It's a regular dance for some weird reason Bless.

I'll give that a try. Thanks V much

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br d said:

It's also a complete waste of time.

Here's the deal:

Buy new McLaren.
Shut the door and watch the window drop.
Complain about it to your dealer who will tell you the car needs new door modules.
Listen to their explanation that this a problem that was cured 1 day after you picked up your new car and it has now been solved.
Send the car back to the dealer for door module replacement.
Receive the car back from the dealer.
Give the guy from the AA a drink for dropping back your car, go back indoors and explain to your other half about how the window dropping problem has now been fixed.
Go out to the car the next day, shut the door and watch the window drop.
Sell McLaren.

Buy new McLaren.
Shut the door and watch the window drop...

That's funny (well, sort of). My problem isn't that the window drops of its own accord, its after I have intentionally wound it down, the fker takes a few attempts to go back up. It’s as though an anti-jamming sensor is acting up, thinking that something is stopping it going back up. Only done it twice.