I've just a front and rear Dash cam installed by Halfords and they advised me that the rear camera can cause radio interference. My guess is that it's the location of the wiring going past that from the rear-screen antenna, rather than some kind of RF interference given off by the camera itself.
At the time of install, all seemed fine and FM is... but DAB is not. It works but is no way near as strong as it was. I've read about adding ferrite cores to both ends of the cable and I've done that but... still the same.
I'm going to arrange to take it back but I was told they'd done what they could to minimise it so I'm not sure where I'll stand. Does anybody have any experience of this and/or any suggestions?
Rear Dash Cam & DAB Interference
Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale 155PS (+factory fit extras) in Fantastic Red
Similar problem with my Kuga and Puma when fitting rear camera. I was trying the Nextbase one. It appeared as soon as the cable went near the modules in the tail gate. I even went as far as wrapping the cable with shielding.....didn't work. I've also had issues with cheap noisy usb adapters screwing DAB signal.
Answer.....no rear cam
Answer.....no rear cam
Full fat ST in Magnetic, DAP, Performance pack, panorama & tailgate - ordered end of March delivered end of May LOVE IT
PUMA ST-X Plus First Edition Plus in Agate Black with comfort pack retired June 2022
PUMA ST-X Plus First Edition Plus in Agate Black with comfort pack retired June 2022
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I’ve fitted a BlackVue DR900s 2ch to my Puma (since new) and not had any issues…
ST Line X mHEV 125 Desert Island Blue DAP+CP+HFPT
I think mine desensitizes as opposed to wipe the signal completely so depends on your DAB strength initially
Full fat ST in Magnetic, DAP, Performance pack, panorama & tailgate - ordered end of March delivered end of May LOVE IT
PUMA ST-X Plus First Edition Plus in Agate Black with comfort pack retired June 2022
PUMA ST-X Plus First Edition Plus in Agate Black with comfort pack retired June 2022
Same here no issues at allDesertIslandBlue wrote: ↑Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:04 am I’ve fitted a BlackVue DR900s 2ch to my Puma (since new) and not had any issues…
St line x 1st edition, it has nearly everything
Odd. Like Steve, I have the Nextbase and it's effected the DAB signal (not totally, but I loose the signal a lot more than I did before).
Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale 155PS (+factory fit extras) in Fantastic Red
I just wanted to post here again as I've solved the issue and wanted to share it. I've written up what I've done - with pictures - on my site. I hope it's okay to share the link...
https://artiss.blog/2021/11/ford-puma-h ... -dashcams/
https://artiss.blog/2021/11/ford-puma-h ... -dashcams/
Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale 155PS (+factory fit extras) in Fantastic Red
Nice piece there David.dartiss wrote: ↑Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:50 am I just wanted to post here again as I've solved the issue and wanted to share it. I've written up what I've done - with pictures - on my site. I hope it's okay to share the link...
https://artiss.blog/2021/11/ford-puma-h ... -dashcams/
Thinking of getting the Nextbase 622GW fitted, so I'll keep that in mind if it gets done (time permitting )..
Be interesting to see if it cures others with the same problem.
Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale 155 Automatic.
Driver Assistance Pack. Power Tailgate etc. etc....Frozen White.
Wireless Android Auto.
Previous Puma ST-Line X First Edition.
Driver Assistance Pack. Power Tailgate etc. etc....Frozen White.
Wireless Android Auto.
Previous Puma ST-Line X First Edition.