V70: Stereo/SatNav/Phone - Poor FM reception

Steamdrivenandy · Sep 15th, 2015, 18:28

Since getting back from hols I've noticed that the reception on the radio around my home area is pretty bad. I don't recall problems before the holiday and wonder if P3 V70 radios have a particular problem. It's almost as if the signal strength has been substantially reduced. As you drive along quite shallow valleys the signal breaks up badly and in steeper parts it disappears completely. Even in open flat land the signal breaks up a bit at times. I could understand issues like that in mountainous areas, but the Welsh border is 50 miles west and we're on the Cheshire Plain.

Fantastic · Sep 16th, 2015, 21:46

I had same problem with my XC60 after a holiday. It was like aerial not connected properly (I've had many cars like that with bad earths etc) but as under warranty took to dealer.
Dealer not think it caused by aerial and tried software reinstall, etc, etc with no success. Guess what... turned out to be the aerial connection come loose. Must have been all the vibrations of holiday trip.
Can't help with which or where connection is because they didn't say, but sounds likely to be the cause.
Someone on here might join in to advise where to look. Good luck.

daveyb · Sep 16th, 2015, 22:01

The aerial is on one of the rear side windows and the bumper too

Steamdrivenandy · Sep 16th, 2015, 22:50

It certainly used to be on the nearside rear window on my old 850, but it's definitely one of this little 'bump' jobs on the rear roof on the current V70.

CTCNetwork · Sep 17th, 2015, 12:16

Hi,

I think they call those "bumps" "Sharkfins"

Des. . .

mhon72 · Sep 26th, 2015, 09:23

Check the aerial connectors in the rear side windows.
My reception became decidedly iffy after I had the windows tinted.
Checked and found the installer hadn't reattached the snap connectors.
All good now!

Sep 15th, 2015, 18:28	#1
Steamdrivenandy Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2016 16:30 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: on the edge of North Staffs, south of Crewe, looking out over Cheshire in awe and wonder	Poor FM reception Since getting back from hols I've noticed that the reception on the radio around my home area is pretty bad. I don't recall problems before the holiday and wonder if P3 V70 radios have a particular problem. It's almost as if the signal strength has been substantially reduced. As you drive along quite shallow valleys the signal breaks up badly and in steeper parts it disappears completely. Even in open flat land the signal breaks up a bit at times. I could understand issues like that in mountainous areas, but the Welsh border is 50 miles west and we're on the Cheshire Plain. __________________ 'Ingrid' a 2011MY V70 D3 SE Geartronic being pushed by a 2012MY Bailey Pegasus 2 Rimini

Sep 16th, 2015, 21:46	#2
Fantastic VOC Member Last Online: May 8th, 2023 15:48 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: S. Yorkshire	I had same problem with my XC60 after a holiday. It was like aerial not connected properly (I've had many cars like that with bad earths etc) but as under warranty took to dealer. Dealer not think it caused by aerial and tried software reinstall, etc, etc with no success. Guess what... turned out to be the aerial connection come loose. Must have been all the vibrations of holiday trip. Can't help with which or where connection is because they didn't say, but sounds likely to be the cause. Someone on here might join in to advise where to look. Good luck. __________________ V70 D3, XC60 D5, V70 D5, C30 1.6p , S60 2.4d, V40 1.8p, S40 1.8p.

Sep 16th, 2015, 22:50	#4
Steamdrivenandy Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2016 16:30 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: on the edge of North Staffs, south of Crewe, looking out over Cheshire in awe and wonder	It certainly used to be on the nearside rear window on my old 850, but it's definitely one of this little 'bump' jobs on the rear roof on the current V70. __________________ 'Ingrid' a 2011MY V70 D3 SE Geartronic being pushed by a 2012MY Bailey Pegasus 2 Rimini

Sep 17th, 2015, 12:16	#5
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, I think they call those "bumps" "Sharkfins" Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Sep 26th, 2015, 09:23	#6
mhon72 Master Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2024 12:34 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clevedon View Photos By: mhon72	Check the aerial connectors in the rear side windows. My reception became decidedly iffy after I had the windows tinted. Checked and found the installer hadn't reattached the snap connectors. All good now! __________________ 2015 XC70 D4 AWD SE Lux

Sep 16th, 2015, 22:01	#3
daveyb Senior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:18 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Shields	The aerial is on one of the rear side windows and the bumper too

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