NEWS

Mobile Electronics magazine presented its 2008-2009 Industry Awards at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., and announced the winners of the Dealer Choice awards for best manufacturer programs and service in a range of categories, the Retailer of the Year awards in the single-store, 2-3 store and 4-plus store categories and the Installer [...]

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We want you to upload your best installation work to our Project Gallery here on this site for the chance to win the “Mother Lode” Grand Prize: $6,500-plus worth of products to help you build the ultimate mobile entertainment system. Mobile Electronics will announce the winner at our Industry Awards at the 2009 SEMA Show [...]

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SIRIUS XM Radio has announced that the XM satellite radio service is now available as factory-equipped standard equipment on 2010 Camry vehicles with premium audio, while model year 2010 Camry vehicles with standard audio will continue to offer XM service as a dealer-installed option.

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Owners of 2005-2006 BMW 3-Series cars equipped with xenon headlights may complain that their power mirrors and/or windows have stopped working, particularly in places where wet weather is frequent. If you’ve installed a security system or had the door panels off for audio upgrades, it’s likely the customer will blame the installation and that’s not [...]

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The power (folding) mirrors found on 2007 Ford Expedition Limited and 2007 Lincoln Navigator models may fold and unfold repeatedly without any input from the driver. Ford attributes the mirror misbehavior to software glitches in the driver’s seat module (DSM).
Although it’s unlikely for a remote start or aftermarket audio system installation to be blamed for [...]

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Firstech has announced it has updated its dealer portal for Compustar products. Computech 2.0, a website providing technical information, is availble now to Firstech dealers.
The Web portal arrives with a new look and features an installer network, provides the ability to add vehicle information. The portal is only available to authorized Firstech dealers, so contact a [...]

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Audiovox has created two online transmitter replacement guides to help consumers and dealers alike find the correct replacement transmitter for all Audiovox, Prestige and Code Alarm Security and Remote Start Systems. Audiovox said this application will help speed everyone through the process of finding the correct replacement.

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Volvo reported that some of its 2009 models (C30, C50, S40 and V50) with factory-installed Bluetooth integration may have an unreasonably low volume (caller’s voice) when the phone is paired, a call is in progress and the vehicle is driving. Volvo reported that this may be a software issue that can be corrected or adjusted [...]

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General Motors recently put out a service bulletin on the 2009 Saturn Vue regarding inoperative or intermittent operation of the OnStar communications system. GM reported that one of the board level components in the OnStar module was not manufactured to meet GM’s specifications and can experience an open circuit which totally disables the ability to [...]

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In the midst of the tough economy and some pullback from added costs of high-dollar option packages, many vehicle manufacturers are offering 2009 models with the option to not include a radio at all. This can be a prime opportunity for a retailer to put together packages that allow the car dealer to offer a [...]

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