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Radio Cuts Out in '02 9.5 Aero

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

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Michael Hudson
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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.

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Walt Kienzle

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

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Michael Hudson

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