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10-01-2013, 08:07 AM | #1 |
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Poor FM radio reception
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 |
10-07-2013, 01:28 AM | #2 |
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Try checking the diversity module at the rear and make sure the rear window heater is off.
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10-07-2013, 03:20 AM | #3 |
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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
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10-07-2013, 02:10 PM | #5 | |
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What is the solution to that? New rear glass?
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10-07-2013, 02:38 PM | #6 |
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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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10-08-2013, 08:32 AM | #7 | |
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I'll turn off the DRLs and see how that goes. |
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10-08-2013, 08:51 AM | #8 |
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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
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10-10-2013, 08:27 AM | #12 |
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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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10-10-2013, 08:30 AM | #13 |
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Sorry I've meant that spoken to few other people recently with their LEDs looks like maybe a dodgy batch
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10-10-2013, 03:57 PM | #14 |
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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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10-11-2013, 08:08 AM | #15 | |
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LED Markers are the problem...
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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.. Last edited by Statler; 10-11-2013 at 08:49 AM.. Reason: Update title |
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05-18-2019, 03:57 PM | #16 |
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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.
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05-18-2019, 05:05 PM | #17 |
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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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06-14-2020, 05:36 AM | #18 |
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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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06-17-2020, 10:15 AM | #20 |
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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:
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06-30-2020, 04:09 PM | #21 | |
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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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