AM Radio Reception

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/SONATA-2004-RADIO-RECEPTION-ftopict191097.html (SONATA (2004) AM RADIO RECEPTION)
I have a new 2004 Sonata and the AM radio reception is bad (much static). Dealer says they can find no problem. I try to tell them that the courtesy car radio is crystal clear...can't they tell the difference? Also, when I drive further away, it is so bad that I can't listen to it.. Any ideas w..
« Possibly nothing wrong, possibly a radio, antenna wiring, or antenna issue. What type of car do they give you as a loaner? »
« I had experienced similar things before. We found out that the interface wiring between the car and audio is wrong. - perhaps it was for Korean domestic? or, perhaps the car audio's wiring is not ma.. »
« Wow, and I thought that it was just a problem with my '04 Sonata. My AM is just about unusable »
« The AM reception in my 2004 Sonata LX is excellent. »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/Spark-arrester-radio-reception-850GLC-ftopict202565.html (Spark arrester for AM radio reception, 850GLC)
Can anyone recommend a good spark arrester to use with the radio on an 850GLC, This is a unit with the CD changer in the trunk. I can only get the most powerful AM stations with lots of engine noise. Thanks, Steven C. Perkins
« -- Check that the antenna is "earthing" to the chassis properly. Remove the antenna from the guard, and clean the metal underneath (on inside of the trunk not the outside) of paint and rust, put a.. »
« I agree with 'Baz' - the antenna ground is the most likely culprit. This is the place to be a fanatic; make the metal shine and clamp the antenna down firmly. I like to put a film of silicone grea.. »
« "Michael Pardee" wrote in Thanks to Mike and Baz. I'll check the antenna. Steven »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/Folks-ftopict219601.html (Hi Folks)
Hi Folks - AM radio reception is terrible in my 1998 E320. It is an aftermarket radio. I understand this is a common complaint with Mercedes. Is there anything that can be done? Also, where is the antenna located. -- Bill
« There's an antenna amplifier that gets a corroded ground connection on its board to ground connection. This amp is either behind the back seat or in the left B post (someone else may know specific.. »
« As reported by T.G. Lambach, the antenna in my 98 E320 is in the rear window, and the antenna "amplifier" is behind the panel between the window of the driver's side rear door and the rear window... »
« Hi TG - I'll see if I can find it and give that a try. Thanks for the info. -- Bill »
« Hi Dan - Thanks for the info. What kind of reception do you get with your AM radio? Did you have any corrosion? -- Bill »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/Radio-Reception-S60R-ftopict229072.html (AM 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
« Good luck we're working on the same problem with many cars. »
« Ditto here. Isn't the antennae in the windshied? p. -- '01 S60 2.4 »
« 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 -- "*-344-*Never Forgotten" Is for the New York Ci.. »
« 11,2001. long as I live, 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.. »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/radio-reception-ftopict233132.html (AM radio reception:)
I have a 2004 Prius and the AM radio reception seems to be getting worse. It was never great but now it varies from statically acceptable to unlistenable. At first I thought it might be due to cell phone tower or other interferences, but after talking to a friend with 2007 Prius who has no pr..
« Believe it or not, you could be very lucky simply by installing a ground wire between the radio and chassis ground. It's easy to get the radio out; simply find a convenient screw, and find a screw.. »