Audio Levels Automatically Changing

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kruelhouse

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Location
Columbus, OH
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2006 FX35
All,
I've been lurking on the board for about 8 months, and just purchased an '06 back in June. I haven't posted much, but now I come in need of advice.

This morning, I noticed that my volume level changed by itself while I was driving. It wasn't related to the SSV, because usually when that changes (at least in other cars that I've owned with SSV) you cannot see the volume meter on the screen (it's just a slightly audible difference in sound). The same thing happened when I stopped at a traffic light. It went up a few levels, went down, and went up again.

There are a few variables to consider:
1. I was listening to my iPod (US-Spec interface was professionally installed in July)
2. I had the heat on with the fan set to high (since the dog wanted to hold his head out of the window). This is the first time that I've ever run the fan that high.
3. I turned the fan off, and things were normal, and the problem returned (just for a moment) when I turned the fan back on. However this could be coincidental.

Has anyone had an issue like this? I did a search here and on the .ORG, but I couldn't find any information related to my case.
 
True. I'll keep an eye out. As of right now, it's so sporadic that the dealer most-likely will not be able to "replicate the problem". If it continues with any increased frequency, then I will schedule an appt.
 
There is a setting in the options menu that automatically adjusts the volume depending on the ambient noise level. If that selection is set to "on" than you will hear this auto adjustment of the volume.
 
Dr.2K said:
There is a setting in the options menu that automatically adjusts the volume depending on the ambient noise level. If that selection is set to "on" than you will hear this auto adjustment of the volume.
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I was trying to find that on my 2nd gen. Can't find it. I can only find the option for speed dependent wiper but I don't see it working either
 
Dr.2K said:
There is a setting in the options menu that automatically adjusts the volume depending on the ambient noise level. If that selection is set to "on" than you will hear this auto adjustment of the volume.
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Didn't know that. I've only noticed the SSV which adjusts vol. based upon speed. However, the thing that worries me is that the volume adjustment is sporadic with no type of logic behind it. Meaning, it will increase, decrease, and increase again; all within the span of a few seconds. That, and the volume display would show this happening each time, almost like there was a kid in the car playing with the volume control knob.
 
If this happens all the time regardless of of the initial volume than it may be a an electrical issue or perhaps a faulty amp.
 
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