Aftermarket Window Film Can Block Electronic Device Signals (B07110H)

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Aftermarket Window Film Can Block Electronic Device Signals (B07110H)
Publication date: 2007-11-01
Reference number: B07110H

AFTERMARKET WINDOW FILM CAN BLOCK ELECTRONIC DEVICE SIGNALS

AFTERMARKET WINDOW FILM CAN BLOCK ELECTRONIC DEVICE SIGNALS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): B07110H,Β Date of Issue:Β  November 01, 2007
ACURA: ALL MODELS
CURRENTLY APPLIES TO: General Information

SERVICE INFORMATION

Many aftermarket high-performance metallic and ceramic automotive window films can actually block signals associated with common electronic devices such as cell phones, a GPS antenna for a navigation system, or keyless remotes. They can also create audio reception issues and even interfere with a tire pressure monitoring system.

If you're working on an Acura vehicle for a keyless remote or a TPMS problem-and you suspect that window film is the culprit-here's a tip: Try lowering the windows all the way down. If the problem goes away, the window film is blocking the signal.

NOTE: This tip won'tΒ  work for reception problems associated with the audio unit (AM, FM, and XM) or the GPS antenna. For those problems, you need to find out what type of window film was applied.
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