GXM30 wet

r2adv · 05-29-2009, 05:39 PM

I'm using a GXM30 XM antenna with my GPS378. System has always been reliable. I use it for weather radar and XM radio in addition to the normal GPS nav stuff.

On a very wet two day ride the XM stopped working. I plug and unplugged. It seemed to work for a while. I cycled power it worked for a shorter while. Eventually - all the while riding in a downpour - it didn't respond at all. This was a real bummer becuase I was using it to see the heavy storm cells.

The second day of the ride in the pm it cleared up. After 3 hours of nice sunnny riding the unit fires up again.

1) I thought these were waterproof.
2) Anybody had this problem?
3) Hints on a cure?

Steverino · 05-29-2009, 05:41 PM

I think it is the connection to the GPS that is the weak link. Mine did the same thing last weekend.

jstcrashnthru · 05-30-2009, 02:29 AM

I've never had any problem with the GXM getting soaked. It's always worked fine.

rick danger · 05-30-2009, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steverino

I think it is the connection to the GPS that is the weak link. Mine did the same thing last weekend.

Some dielectric grease?

r2adv · 05-30-2009, 06:29 PM

I'm out at the WSBK races in Utah and talked with another guy in the stands that had the same problem. He confirmed some other opinions and isolated it to the Mini -USB connector.

Looks like I need to grease it up or protect it for me trip back - more rain in the forecast.

JR356 · 05-30-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r2adv

I'm out at the WSBK races in Utah and talked with another guy in the stands that had the same problem. He confirmed some other opinions and isolated it to the Mini -USB connector.

Looks like I need to grease it up or protect it for me trip back - more rain in the forecast.

As I remember,there is a Radio Shack close to,or in Toole.Can likely pick up the dielectric there,or at auto parts stores.

JR356

05-29-2009, 05:39 PM	#1
r2adv ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Near Harleyville, Wisconsin Oddometer: 526	GXM30 wet I'm using a GXM30 XM antenna with my GPS378. System has always been reliable. I use it for weather radar and XM radio in addition to the normal GPS nav stuff. On a very wet two day ride the XM stopped working. I plug and unplugged. It seemed to work for a while. I cycled power it worked for a shorter while. Eventually - all the while riding in a downpour - it didn't respond at all. This was a real bummer becuase I was using it to see the heavy storm cells. The second day of the ride in the pm it cleared up. After 3 hours of nice sunnny riding the unit fires up again. 1) I thought these were waterproof. 2) Anybody had this problem? 3) Hints on a cure?

05-30-2009, 02:29 AM	#3
jstcrashnthru Livin' the dream Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Omawhere? Oddometer: 1,204	I've never had any problem with the GXM getting soaked. It's always worked fine. __________________ '07 DL1000 V-Strom

05-30-2009, 06:29 PM	#5
r2adv ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Near Harleyville, Wisconsin Oddometer: 526	Mini USB I'm out at the WSBK races in Utah and talked with another guy in the stands that had the same problem. He confirmed some other opinions and isolated it to the Mini -USB connector. Looks like I need to grease it up or protect it for me trip back - more rain in the forecast.

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05-29-2009, 05:41 PM	#2
Steverino Arrogant Horse's Ass #1 Joined: Nov 2001 Oddometer: 36,513	I think it is the connection to the GPS that is the weak link. Mine did the same thing last weekend.