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EC - 05 Jan 2008 20:18 GMT

I have a 2004 Prius and the AM radio reception seems to be getting worse.
It was never great but now it varies from statically acceptable to
unlistenable. At first I thought it might be due to cell phone tower or
other interferences, but after talking to a friend with 2007 Prius who has
no problem, I think it may be a problem with my car.
Has anyone heard or have a similar problem?

Thanks
EC

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Elmo P. Shagnasty - 05 Jan 2008 21:12 GMT

> I have a 2004 Prius and the AM radio reception seems to be getting worse.
> It was never great but now it varies from statically acceptable to
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> Thanks
> EC

Believe it or not, you could be very lucky simply by installing a ground
wire between the radio and chassis ground.

It's easy to get the radio out; simply find a convenient screw, and find
a screw on the chassis somewhere--seat screw, or something--and run a
wire between the two.

This solved the problem for me in a Civic I owned.

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