I have checked other threads on transponder mounting and didn't see my issue mentioned, so hopefully someone can provide some insight or better suggestions.....
My hardwired AMB transponder apparently is providing a "weak" signal to the Timing and Scoring folks. I discussed this with them and they recommended that I elongate the hole through the floor pan. I can do this but wonder if that will really help and so am curious if others have run into this problem. My transponder is mounted to the front bulkhead so it is seated on the floor pan and has a 3/4" diameter hole directly below so that the transponder is 'looking' at the track 2.5" below. This is not an intermittent problem, such as a loose wire/bad connection, and it has been noted at two different track events by T&S. I will add that the hole is through an 1/8" thick steel plate. The transponder was purchased when they were first required many years ago, so it is an older unit. This is a essentially a new car, so the car and transponder have never been used together before; the transponder was last used in 2011 with no problems, though it was mounted outside the chassis.
Anyone have a similar problem?
Thanks in advance.