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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / December 2006AM Radio Reception in S60R
Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. I have a '04 S60R and it's really poor. If anyone has encounted the problem or fixed it, I'd appreciate your thoughts. Cheers, Mark > Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Mark Good luck we're working on the same problem with many cars. >> Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Good luck we're working on the same problem with many cars. In the past there was antenna tuning adjustment at the rear of the radio near where the coaxial antenna cable enters the radio. The procedure is to tune the radio to a weak station at the bottom end of the band (550KHz) and adjust it for maximum signal. I do not know if newer radios come with this necessity. Regards, Boris Mohar Got Knock? - see: Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca void _-void-_ in the obvious place  SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Mark Ditto here. Isn't the antennae in the windshied? p. Signature'01 S60 2.4 > Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Mark There is a tech note about this 39-35 this usually solves the am problem I would send the tech note but my isp does not allow it to be sent Glenn Signature"*-344-*Never Forgotten" Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001. The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as long as I live, nor should any American. >> Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >I would send the tech note but my isp does not allow it to be sent >Glenn Can yo send it using this? http://s10.yousendit.com/ I would not mind seeing it either. Regards, Boris Mohar Got Knock? - see: Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca void _-void-_ in the obvious place SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >>> Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. >>> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > I would not mind seeing it either. 8mm [5/16²] 45 deg NO: 39-35 DATE: 04/03/2003 MODEL/YEAR: S80 MY 99 à, S60 MY 01 à SUBJECT: Poor AM Reception CHASSIS: REFERENCE: Service Bulletin 39-0018 and 39-0025 DESCRIPTION: Cases have been reported in which AM static will increase and maintain a higher level, resulting in complaints of poor AM reception. The increase in AM static may be triggered by several reasons, including: bumps in the road, closing the doors. The AM static will stop by several reasons, including: Central Door Lock activation, rear defrost activation, touching the trim covering the antenna amplifier. SERVICE: It has been determine the increase in AM static is due to a loose connection between the antenna amplifier and antenna cable. To improve the connection (and AM reception), this Tech Net Note provides instructions to install a brass strip, Part Number 30657370. The brass strip must be bent as illustrated: NOTE: It is critical not to exceed the 8 mm (5/16") length. If this length is exceeded, it will result is worse reception. Tech-Net Notes "Fixed Right - First Time" Volvo Technicians, Service and Parts Managers Install the brass strip into the antenna amplifier as illustrated: Install antenna cable so that the locking clips are not on top of the brass strip. It may help to push the locking clips to help seat properly. NOTE: After the antenna cable has been installed, pull the antenna cable to verify the locking clips are holding the antenna cable in the proper position. If the antenna cable releases easily, the locking clips were not seated. Picture of antenna amplifier after brass strip has been installed: Tape used to secure brass strip Brass strip Locking clips (push at this point and on opposite side to help seat locking clip) Bend brass strip to curve at base of connector 8mm [5/16²] (do not exceed this length) Apply tape to secure brass strip WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION LABOR OP LABOR DESCRIPTION LABOR TIME 99042-2 Antenna Amplifier 1 side modifying S60 0.3 hr S80 0.6 hr Claims may be submitted under the New Car warranty when there is a documented customer complaint using claim type: 01 VOLVO for life, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. Technical Service Please read, initial and circulate: ____Svc Mgr ____ Parts Mgr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ TECHS ____Wty Administrator > > Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. > > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > I would send the tech note but my isp does not allow it to be sent > Glenn long as I live, > nor should any American. I would like to have a copy, too. What type of file is it that is not allowed (or is it too big)? If it is just the file type you can change the type (such as 39-35.pdf to 39-35.pd_ and then you can send it. Thanks Glenn, Allen > Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Mark http://download.yousendit.com/D5D71B8030B8AFF4 hope this helps all Glenn Signature"*-344-*Never Forgotten" Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001. The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as long as I live, nor should any American. Glenn That is brilliant help, thank you. My car runs out of warranty early next year, so I will now have the ammunition I need in case they don't want to do anything about it! Thanks again Glenn very much appreciated. Mark >> Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > hope this helps all > Glenn > > Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. > > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > hope this helps all > Glenn Thank you Glenn, perfect! Allen >> Does anyone else have poor AM Radio reception in S60's. >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >hope this helps all >Glenn Thank you very much Glenn! Regards, Boris Mohar Got Knock? - see: Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca void _-void-_ in the obvious place SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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