Is my chain getting yanked?

[Field Scout]

My xm is giving me trouble , it was dealer installed and the aftermarket guy said the problem is with the battery terminal connetors since they are not oe,(oe ones removed when winch was added) says the connectors have a high resistance open causing me to loose 4 milliamps thus screwing up my xm. also said this was important because the system was preciesly designed and could not allow for the slightest variance. maybe I should just scrap the factory setup and go aftermarket w/nav? If i do a stereo up grade any suggestions?

[PARAGON]

The radio and xm gets it's power from the fuse box under the hood. This is normally supplied via a small cable that is attached to the stock battery terminal connector. If this connector was replaced, you need to figure out how the fuse box under the hood is being fed.

[Field Scout]

Originally Posted by PARAGON

The radio and xm gets it's power from the fuse box under the hood. This is normally supplied via a small cable that is attached to the stock battery terminal connector. If this connector was replaced, you need to figure out how the fuse box under the hood is being fed.

Thanks , if memory servs all wires are just twisted together into one of those standard auto part store term connector. I will go out and get some quality conectors and do my self to be sure its done right

[f5fstop]

I'm having a hard time believing 4 milliamps would affect the XM radio receiver. It is designed as any other electrical device, and a drop this small should not affect it. I know for a fact it will operated, when there is not enough power to start the vehicle, but enough to allow the radio to play.
What types of problems are you experiencing?

[deserth3]

I've read what you said several times and I can't overcome the feeling this guy is blowing some smoke up your ass. Or at least trying to sound smarter than he is.
First I'm assuming you have a factory radio with XM.

Second 4 milliamps isn't ****. That's only .004 amps. Very little for a component that's connected to a 10 or 20 amp fuse.

Third; A high resistance connection is quite possible. But you should be able to feel the heat if you touch the connector. But you will have a voltage drop across it. i.e. 12.5 volts instead of 13. Maybe even more of a drop. And yes total amp for that circuit will increase, but that will only run down the battery faster or burn up some wiring. The system will be more affected my low voltage.

Forth; Do you live in Northern Utah? I'd really like to take a look. Pm me if you do.

Fifth. At least take a picture of this supposed bad connection and post it. If you can.

But changing the connector won't hurt anything.

[Field Scout]

the trouble i was having is when you would switch to xm it would get confused and switch between xm1, xm2, and xm3 for about 30 seconds then it would stop at random on xm1 or 2 and not always on a programmed preset. replaced connectors last night and it works fine now, never would have thought that would fix the problem but so far so good.
thanks for the input, also wish i was in Utah, plan on going to moab in '07

[deserth3]

thanks for the input, also wish i was in Utah, plan on going to moab in '07

Your Welcome.
I live 6 hours from Moab and haven't had a chance to get down there yet.

It's killin me!!!

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