SoundRacer compatibility
As you can see on the SoundRacer Listed Cars page, SoundRacer works fine on most car models on the market today.
On some cars SoundRacer does not work at once, then you can try to solve the problem by use the information below:
Problems with the FM radio reception.
One reason can be that SoundRacer is too far from the car radio or the antenna or that the car windows have a metallic coating that prevents the radio signals from SoundRacer to reach the antenna.
By governmental restrictions the FM transmission power must be very small in products like SoundRacer. One solution can be to get a separate 12V plug and socket cable and try other positions of the SoundRacer.
Another reason can be that there is a radio station close to the frequency you have selected on SoundRacer, try to find a frequency on the radio were no stations are transmitting on nearby frequencies, example if there is no station on 91,0-91,1-91,2-91,3-91,4 MHz you should select 91,2MHz on the radio and SoundRacer and there would be no interference. We know that in some areas there are so many FM radio stations that it is hard to find an empty space.
It is also depending on the selectivity of the car radio, better receivers has a narrow frequency band and are not easily disturbed by radio stations on nearby frequencies.
Problems with finding the engine speed.
If there is no first beep or second two beeps, then SoundRacer has a problem to detect the alternator signal and rpm.
This can happen if the alternator signal is very low compared to other electrical noise. Try switching off the fan, air condition, wipers or other potential sources of electrical noise.
On the other hand, in some cars the alternator signal is too weak if there is no electrical load on the alternator. In that case it helps to turn on the headlights, fan or other electrical equipment.
Problems with following the engine rpm?
If the engine sound repeatedly changes to higher rpm when the engine is idling then try to lock the idling to a higher rpm.
This makes the rpm detection avoid the higher noise levels that some cars have around the idling rpm.
Also other problems with rpm following can be reduced by this action.
Locking the idling to a higher rpm: This is done by not releasing the throttle fully during startup, after the first beep you keep the rpm at approximately 1300-1700 rpm until the two beeps confirms the idling detection.
If you still are not satisfied with your SoundRacer you could ask the retailer if you can return the units for refund of payment.
Many retailers have that policy.
If you have tried SoundRacer in a car, engine version or year model that is not on our list, we appreciate if you send us an email to user@soundracer.se and tell us how it works. Include car model, engine version and year.
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