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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / August 2005

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Very Bad AM Radio Reception

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Ed Hayes - 10 Aug 2005 17:18 GMT
My new S60 get great FM radio reception but extremely bad AM
reception.
I am a talk radio fan and listen to lots of AM stations.
Any ideas besides going back to dealer?

Thanks
Michael Pardee - 10 Aug 2005 23:13 GMT
> My new S60 get great FM radio reception but extremely bad AM
> reception.
> I am a talk radio fan and listen to lots of AM stations.
> Any ideas besides going back to dealer?
>
> Thanks

If the problem is noise, the usual reason is a bad connection to the body at
the antenna. But doing anything about it really is the dealer's headache.

Mike
Peter K L Milnes - 11 Aug 2005 00:52 GMT
It is possible that you have an aerial integral with the window glass. If so
you may find a break in the AM loop. This can be mended with a template and
conductive paint.

All the best, Peter.

700/900/90 Register Keeper,
Volvo Owners Club (UK).

> My new S60 get great FM radio reception but extremely bad AM
> reception.
> I am a talk radio fan and listen to lots of AM stations.
> Any ideas besides going back to dealer?
>
> Thanks
Big Dick - 12 Aug 2005 12:34 GMT
This may or may not apply to your model.
You did not mention the year or any specs.
All 2003-2004 AWD models only.
The rear electronic differential can cause AM static.
A ground strap from the DEM to frame will correct
the AM static. Any Volvo dealer should know about this
and can correct a static problem.
The above will not help poor reception.

BD
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> My new S60 get great FM radio reception but extremely bad AM
> reception.
> I am a talk radio fan and listen to lots of AM stations.
> Any ideas besides going back to dealer?
>
> Thanks
 
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