Hello all,
I'im in the final stages of building my RV-7A. I have installed a Garmin 496 in an Airgizmos dock in the panel.
For a few days now, my 496 is acting up as there is no more audio output on the main plug, only some static noise replacing the messages (this has been checked through the car speaker and the airplane audio mixer). I still have audio through the 1/8" plug at the rear.
I have the option of rewiring the audio through that plug but then I would not have any sound when using the GPS in a car, or I would have to use earplugs.
As I had some problems with an earlier 496, I'm thinking that switching to one of the Aera series would be easier now than later.
The Airgizmos dock for the Aera has the same footprint and bolting pattern, I would just have to redo some of the wiring, install the new antenna as the connector is different.
First question, has somebody an idea why I only get static on the main plug audio line (maybe I changed something)?
Second question, would you switch to the Aera series or try to keep the 496 at all cost?
Thanks for your input.
I'im in the final stages of building my RV-7A. I have installed a Garmin 496 in an Airgizmos dock in the panel.
For a few days now, my 496 is acting up as there is no more audio output on the main plug, only some static noise replacing the messages (this has been checked through the car speaker and the airplane audio mixer). I still have audio through the 1/8" plug at the rear.
I have the option of rewiring the audio through that plug but then I would not have any sound when using the GPS in a car, or I would have to use earplugs.
As I had some problems with an earlier 496, I'm thinking that switching to one of the Aera series would be easier now than later.
The Airgizmos dock for the Aera has the same footprint and bolting pattern, I would just have to redo some of the wiring, install the new antenna as the connector is different.
First question, has somebody an idea why I only get static on the main plug audio line (maybe I changed something)?
Second question, would you switch to the Aera series or try to keep the 496 at all cost?
Thanks for your input.