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I installed a Clarion nx409 in my truck about two months ago. To retain the factory chimes, i had to purchase a harness with the built in chime aswell. The radio works just perfect, the problem is with the chime box.

 

Whenever I click the key forward once i can hear a static nose coming from this box, it almost sounds like i'm listening to the radio but only getting static. The box will continue to make this static noise untill i start my truck and buckle my seatbelt, and it stops. Untill about two seconds and starts back up again.

 

I've already replaced this chime box three times, ad may have to replace it once more again. They only seem to last roughly 2-3 weeks till they need to be replaced. Not good considering the price tag of this (~$45). Although Canadian Tire is great for returns, i'm getting tired of having to open up my dash every now and then to replace it. Am I doing something wrong and how can I fix this?

 

I'll record a video and post the link to it to show exactly what is happening.

 

The part number is - E2 (scosche) Interface ('03-up) EGM2KF

 

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heres the video I said I would post. Hopefully somebody will chime in with a solution for my problem!

 

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I called customer support tonight and solved the issue (for now at least). I had to do a "master reset".

Was the master reset on the stereo?

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Just wait till it gets cold. I have a Scosche chime box on my 06 and it constantly hangs up in the winter when the temps drop below 32F for an extended period of time. The interior lights and radio will stay on until I "master reset" the box or just pull the fuse under the hood for 5 seconds (clearing all settings on the HU too!). The box I have also randomly shuts off sometimes while driving. After chatting with tech support several times, I am convinced that this is a common problem they don't really care about it. I've been thinking about getting a different brand box before it gets cold again.

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