Poor FM radio reception

Statler · 10-01-2013, 08:07 AM

I know, I know, I'm stuck in the 80s but I'm a sucker for Radio 2 ;-)

So, Radio 2 is actually ok, but local radio stations around Belfast are extremely hissy and it's been getting worse over the last couple of months.

It may be joint aging between the antenna and radio unit - anyone any suggestions on where to start with the WD40? or have any other suggestions on how to resolve it?

E92 with non-nav Professional Radio

TIA

muffking · 10-07-2013, 01:28 AM

Try checking the diversity module at the rear and make sure the rear window heater is off.

magic77 · 10-07-2013, 03:20 AM

Just checking have you done any mods like LED markers or interior LEDs. I had problems with my last set of ring LEDs killing radio signal

KM79 · 10-07-2013, 10:03 AM

Could be worth closely inspecting the aerial lines embedded in the glass, have seen them fracture and radio reception declines.

makkan00 · 10-07-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KrisM79

Could be worth closely inspecting the aerial lines embedded in the glass, have seen them fracture and radio reception declines.

Kris
What is the solution to that?
New rear glass?

KM79 · 10-07-2013, 02:38 PM

Pretty much mate,although it's the same as heated screen bars in that they're on the inside face of the glass and can get scratched easily. But I assume they can probably be repaired in the same manner ie those bottles of liquid metal .
Every one I've diagnosed ended up getting a new glass and cured fault.

Kris

Statler · 10-08-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by magic77

Just checking have you done any mods like LED markers or interior LEDs. I had problems with my last set of ring LEDs killing radio signal

Bingo, added some a while back but the radio is only showing signs of this in the last few weeks. Possible breakdown of the units?

I'll turn off the DRLs and see how that goes.

magic77 · 10-08-2013, 08:51 AM

Same as mine run fine for few months and then suddenly reception started getting worse and worse. In end took them out and gone back to GPthunders reception is perfect now

makkan00 · 10-08-2013, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrisM79

Pretty much mate,although it's the same as heated screen bars in that they're on the inside face of the glass and can get scratched easily. But I assume they can probably be repaired in the same manner ie those bottles of liquid metal .
Every one I've diagnosed ended up getting a new glass and cured fault.

Kris

Cheers Kris.

Statler · 10-09-2013, 10:10 AM

Well, turning off the DRLs confirms it. It's the halo LEDs.
Have emailed HIDs Direct. The lamps have a 2 yr warranty so.

magic77 · 10-09-2013, 10:49 AM

hmm I see a pattern mine where from them as well

Statler · 10-10-2013, 08:27 AM

Yep, I, ummm, took your recommendation if you remember? ;-)

Never mind, should get it sorted. No reply yet however, may require a phone call...

magic77 · 10-10-2013, 08:30 AM

Sorry I've meant that spoken to few other people recently with their LEDs looks like maybe a dodgy batch

Sheepy · 10-10-2013, 03:57 PM

Mine are the same, didn't realise the problem started at the same time as when I fitted them, will return to stock yellow rings for now as I value the radio more than 2 white rings!

Statler · 10-11-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by magic77

Sorry I've meant that spoken to few other people recently with their LEDs looks like maybe a dodgy batch

Understand. Have you spoken to HIDs Direct about your own?

Spoke to HIDs Direct and they suggest an EMI Filter on each power cable. I'll stop by Maplin on the way home and pick a couple up.
Will let you know if that works..

ThatRWD · 05-18-2019, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Statler

Understand. Have you spoken to HIDs Direct about your own?

Spoke to HIDs Direct and they suggest an EMI Filter on each power cable. I'll stop by Maplin on the way home and pick a couple up.
Will let you know if that works..

Did it work for you? I'm having the same issue, not sure which led rings I have but turning off the day time running lights fixes it.

nomiS330d · 05-18-2019, 05:05 PM

My radio reception is ok until I switch the heated rear window on then it goes crap. Does the radio use the heating elements or the shark fin on the roof? Got pro nav if that makes a difference.

L0Beam · 06-14-2020, 05:36 AM

Query for KM79 - "But I assume they can probably be repaired in the same manner ie those bottles of liquid metal ."
I've been having trouble with FM reception in my E91/'08. I thought it might be the diversity module but I've just changed that. DAB fine, where reception allows - the hills in W Dorset make DAB reception a bit hit-&-miss! Remote locking fine. What's the "liquid metal" you referred to? Can one add a secondary stub aerial to the spoiler?

Just a thought...

-claw- · 06-14-2020, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by L0Beam

..What's the "liquid metal" you referred to?...

That'll be this sort of repair...

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...ir-190363.html

J0K3R5 · 06-17-2020, 10:15 AM

HIDs Direct led fitted in the halo's, now poor reception and a static noise coming through the speakers when volume at zero.

Ive ordered these, to try out:

gIzzE · 06-30-2020, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by L0Beam

Query for KM79 - "But I assume they can probably be repaired in the same manner ie those bottles of liquid metal ."
I've been having trouble with FM reception in my E91/'08. I thought it might be the diversity module but I've just changed that. DAB fine, where reception allows - the hills in W Dorset make DAB reception a bit hit-&-miss! Remote locking fine. What's the "liquid metal" you referred to? Can one add a secondary stub aerial to the spoiler?

Just a thought...

Make sure you have no USB chargers plugged in, these can kill FM and AM reception.

I go for Belkin ones, about the only ones that don't mess up reception.

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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Just checking have you done any mods like LED markers or interior LEDs. I had problems with my last set of ring LEDs killing radio signal __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Could be worth closely inspecting the aerial lines embedded in the glass, have seen them fracture and radio reception declines.
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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Pretty much mate,although it's the same as heated screen bars in that they're on the inside face of the glass and can get scratched easily. But I assume they can probably be repaired in the same manner ie those bottles of liquid metal . Every one I've diagnosed ended up getting a new glass and cured fault. Kris
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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Same as mine run fine for few months and then suddenly reception started getting worse and worse. In end took them out and gone back to GPthunders reception is perfect now __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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Statler Major Pain in the Arse 11 Rep 347 Posts Drives: E92 320D M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Well, turning off the DRLs confirms it. It's the halo LEDs. Have emailed HIDs Direct. The lamps have a 2 yr warranty so.
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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	hmm I see a pattern mine where from them as well __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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Statler Major Pain in the Arse 11 Rep 347 Posts Drives: E92 320D M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Yep, I, ummm, took your recommendation if you remember? ;-) Never mind, should get it sorted. No reply yet however, may require a phone call...
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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Sorry I've meant that spoken to few other people recently with their LEDs looks like maybe a dodgy batch __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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Sheepy First Lieutenant 181 Rep 379 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Competition Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: York iTrader: (0)	Mine are the same, didn't realise the problem started at the same time as when I fitted them, will return to stock yellow rings for now as I value the radio more than 2 white rings!
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nomiS330d Lieutenant 75 Rep 541 Posts Drives: E92 330d Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Doncaster iTrader: (0)	My radio reception is ok until I switch the heated rear window on then it goes crap. Does the radio use the heating elements or the shark fin on the roof? Got pro nav if that makes a difference.
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L0Beam Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW E91 2008 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: W. Dorset iTrader: (0)	Query for KM79 - "But I assume they can probably be repaired in the same manner ie those bottles of liquid metal ." I've been having trouble with FM reception in my E91/'08. I thought it might be the diversity module but I've just changed that. DAB fine, where reception allows - the hills in W Dorset make DAB reception a bit hit-&-miss! Remote locking fine. What's the "liquid metal" you referred to? Can one add a secondary stub aerial to the spoiler? Just a thought...
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J0K3R5 Lieutenant 406 Rep 410 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: In a deep hole iTrader: (0)	HIDs Direct led fitted in the halo's, now poor reception and a static noise coming through the speakers when volume at zero. Ive ordered these, to try out: __________________ Help yourself Software part II, read post 1 : https://www.e90post.com/forums/showt...7#post27890067 Last edited by J0K3R5; 06-17-2020 at 10:27 AM..
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