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01-08-2009, 11:57 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 114
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The external Radio on our 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35 N turns on by itself. After positevly insuring the Radio is off it continually turns on by itself with the volume low. Since it is out of warranty my solution was to install an on/off switch at the radio location. If interested in my solution photos at: http://picasaweb.google.com/sight04
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Terry & Bev:
2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N - Workhorse Chassis - Toad 2008 Ford TaurusX -
FMCA 261771 - USAF 1956/76 Retired.
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01-08-2009, 02:03 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Burlington,Ontario,Canada
Posts: 31
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I had the same problem with my 2003 Suncruiser and I solved the problem exactly like you did. My dealer would never acknowledge there was a problem. The radio was a Jenson
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2006 Itasca Suncruiser 38T
W24 Chassis.
2012 Toyota Corrola XRS
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01-08-2009, 03:24 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Conway, SC
Posts: 166
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I had the same problem on my 04 Brave. Did the on/off switch to solve the issue.
Is this an item with Jensen. It really is a poor radio, tuning is almost impossible, especially if you have to tune to a Sirius Radio frequency like 88.1
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2002 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 40J, Roadmaster InvisiBrake Model 8700
2012 Chevy Captiva
NEVER FORGET
"Everyone Goes Home"
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01-08-2009, 03:58 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Tucson
Posts: 241
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I havn't done it yet, so cant give exact details, but on my "to-do" list is to install a "door jamb" type switch, activated by the exterior door. Door closed, circuit "open".. As soon as I "get er done", I'll post details...rgr...
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2004 Winnebago 33V, WH
2010 Honda CRV
Jim, Lynda, and our 6/2010 model Weimaraner, Quincy, aka Q Man
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01-08-2009, 04:12 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Santa Clara,CA. USA
Posts: 60
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I thought I had a ghost in my 2005 Horizon and did the kill switch. Dont like loosing my presets but better than running your batts down.
Don, WIT 70041
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01-09-2009, 06:01 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Posts: 2,169
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Hmmm..now I realize I haven't been crazy after all. My outside radio is a Sony but I have found it turned on several times. A door switch sounds like a great fix.
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'07 Country Coach Allure 470 Siskiyou Summit #31578, Cummins ISL 425; 2014 Ford F150 toad; Air Force One Toad Brake.
Glen Allen, VA; Smith Mountain Lake, VA.
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01-10-2009, 02:54 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Oxnard, California
Posts: 62
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We've found ours on a few times too. The first time it was circus trying to figure out what was making that noise. The radio wasn't on any station so we kept hearing a loud hissing in the bedroom area. Took us HOURS to locate it. Now when we hear it...we know right away what it is!
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Kenny & Jeanne (Jean not Jeenee)
2005 Itasca Horizon 36GD 1992 Honda Accord LX
And our traveling companion, Bailey
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01-10-2009, 03:56 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Jacksonville FL
Posts: 114
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Ours has done it, too! And the reception is terrible. I pulled the unit out to check the antenna, but it was plugged in. I guess I'll need to check iton the roof, also.
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OLD: 2005 Itasca Meridian 34H
Toad: 2007 HHR, 4-Down, Blue OX & Patriot Brake
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01-12-2009, 04:21 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Glenwood, Maryland
Posts: 45
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Same problem here. I did the kill switch also.
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01-12-2009, 06:12 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Zigzag, OR
Posts: 151
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Same problem with the radio in the outside entertainment center, but I can't figure why it only happens some of the time....Figured some day I'd put an inline switch on it. Hope you folks show some pix or just explain your solutions (like type of switch and location), that would be great. Anyone know why this happens intermittently? 
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'07 Itasca 35L/W22 FULL-TIMING
1000 Trails - VFW - 5 Yrs Army
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01-13-2009, 07:19 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 13
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I also had the same problem. Replaced radio with another brand. No more problems. Easy to replace.
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2004 Winnebago Adventurer 37B
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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01-13-2009, 01:50 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 114
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For some photos go to: http://picasaweb.google.com/sight04
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Originally posted by steelheadbluesman:
Same problem with the radio in the outside entertainment center, but I can't figure why it only happens some of the time....Figured some day I'd put an inline switch on it. Hope you folks show some pix or just explain your solutions (like type of switch and location), that would be great. Anyone know why this happens intermittently?
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Terry & Bev:
2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N - Workhorse Chassis - Toad 2008 Ford TaurusX -
FMCA 261771 - USAF 1956/76 Retired.
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01-22-2009, 01:01 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Zigzag, OR
Posts: 151
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Alright pace89! I like your photos and captions. Looks like a nice solution, thanks for sharing 
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1000 Trails - VFW - 5 Yrs Army
"NOT ALL WHO WANDER ARE LOST"
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01-30-2009, 12:46 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 14
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I am glad I found this thread. I thought I was going crazy. My exterior radio seems to only come on by itself after I turn on the battery disconnect switch to reconnect the coach batteries.
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01-31-2009, 02:08 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Mesa, AZ USA
Posts: 263
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Bingo. I noticed my external radio was on yesterday. You gave me the reason. Thanks.
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2002 Itasca Suncruiser - WH Chassis - 35U - 2006 Jeep Liberty
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01-31-2009, 06:56 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Posts: 7
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What a great forum! My poor husband thought he was losing his mind. Can't wait to show him. Also thanks pace89 for the great photos, not only of this radio problem but switching out the TV's...excellent!
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02-02-2009, 02:44 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Oakhurst, N.J.
Posts: 147
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The gremlins just got mine. Time to get a switch and eliminate the problem...BTW the radio is a Jensen.
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02-02-2009, 08:39 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Oakhurst, N.J.
Posts: 147
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Installed a cutoff switch, now I'm good to go....
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09-25-2013, 12:47 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 2
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What a relief it is
I am so glad I found this forum today. Now my wife will stop telling me I'm nuts and need to stop drinking so much. We were not sure.... was it a ghost? does my neighbor have a key? Maybe I should lay off the booze!!!!!
Thanks for the advice going to install a separate switch.
Matt in FL
05 sightseer
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09-25-2013, 11:28 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Nashua, NH
Posts: 1,823
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Take a look at posts #11 and #13 in this thread Radio turns on by itself (old topic but new info). They explain what's happening and how to fix it without losing any of your presets or other settings.
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Chris Beierl
2005 Winnebago Vectra 36RD
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