A strange thing. A strong station will from time to time go instantly
to pure static. Sometimes for a few seconds, sometimes for a few
minutes. Hitting scan will usually bring it to perhaps 1 or 2 other
stations. When the station comes back, it does so in the same way
that it left, instantly. The curious thing is that if you turn the
engine off while this is going on, the static goes away totally and
the station returns. The dealership thinks that the radio is going
but it seems to me that there might be some kind of electrical
interference going on. Any thoughts?
Thanks very much,
Michael Hudson
>A strange thing. A strong station will from time to time go instantly
> to pure static. Sometimes for a few seconds, sometimes for a few
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> Michael Hudson
Does this happen on all radio bands?
This might not be a very good thought, but check the earth/ground connection
at the antenna. One way to do this using an Ohm meter is to unplug the
antenna connection from the radio to check that there is a path between the
outer shield connection and the body of the car. There should not be a
connection between then inner antenna signal line and the car's body. As
this is an intermittent problem, you may need assistance to tap the antenna
assembly to see if that causes a change in the Ohmmeter readings.
Michael Hudson - 06 Feb 2007 17:57 GMT
> >A strange thing. A strong station will from time to time go instantly
> > to pure static. Sometimes for a few seconds, sometimes for a few
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> this is an intermittent problem, you may need assistance to tap the antenna
> assembly to see if that causes a change in the Ohmmeter readings.
Thanks for the reply, Walt. Yes, on all bands, but I wouldn't know
how to attempt your no doubt fine suggestion. I have noticed that the
station will come back instantly if I turn off the climate control.
Turning it back on a moment later doesn't affect the reception, but it
will happen again - the losing of signal, I mean - sooner or later.
Any ideas what might be causing this?
Thanks again,
Michael