Very Bad AM Radio Reception

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Ed Hayes, Aug 10, 2005.

  1. Ed Hayes

    Ed Hayes Guest

    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
     
    Ed Hayes, Aug 10, 2005
    #1
  2. 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
     
    Michael Pardee, Aug 10, 2005
    #2
  3. 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).
     
    Peter K L Milnes, Aug 11, 2005
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  4. Ed Hayes

    Big Dick Guest

    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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    Big Dick, Aug 12, 2005
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