Is there a problem with my FM radio?
It is more likely there is a problem with the antenna connection. Of course, if the age of the car is more than 7 years, it could also be a radio gone bad. It’s been known to happen. I think there is a problem with the FM tuner section. It could be the local oscillator has failed or something in the RF front end of the tuner.
How can I fix poor AM radio reception?
If you have an amplifier connected, disconnect the amplifier power. If the AM reception now improves, the amplifier is the problem. There is not a fix for this other than lowering the GAIN feature on the amplifier, if applicable. Try resetting the car stereo.
Why is my Radio not working in my car?
It could be the local oscillator has failed or something in the RF front end of the tuner. You can find used radios on Ebay for your model car or you may want to replace it with a new unit. If you go with a new radio be sure to purchase an adapter harness to match the original radio plug to the new radio wire connections.
When do you click on AM or FM does it do anything?
When you click on AM or FM does it do anything? what model radio (its in the lower right corner of the front) if you go to the system information tab you should see the application version… what version do you have?
What to do if your FM radio is not working?
You can start by disconnecting the battery and touching the positive lead to the negative lead, this will reset all systems to their factory default settings, clearing all trouble codes and stored codes. If that doesn’t work, pull out the radio and wiggle the connectors on the back.
What to do about poor AM radio reception?
The antenna lead should not be connected to any other jack. If applicable, change the tuner settings of the car stereo between the Local/Distant ( LX/DX) station selector to switch the tuner sensitivity. Class D amplifiers may also cause AM reception problems. If you have an amplifier connected, disconnect the amplifier power.
Why do I get bad radio reception in my car?
A station having a low-powered transmitter can cause reception problems, as well as a station that is a distance from where you are and the signal loses stamina by the time it reaches you. Verify the antenna lead is connected to the antenna jack on the rear of the car stereo receiver and that the connection is secure.
Why is my FM radio not working on my Dodge Ram?
Depending on signal strength, FM (due to higher frequencies) can sometimes be picked up off the rest of the cable, but AM needs the complete antenna to work. Make sure your antenna wire is connected to both the antenna and the radio, run a continuity test on the wire.