Radio Reception problem - Page 2

Simon Jones · Dec 26th, 2014, 20:33

You can easily see which element is affected as it will be the one(s) not demisting correctly, and then when you look closely you can usually see the break in the conductive paint. On mine, it looks like something has scratched the glass at one point. Must get round to fixing at some point...

Father Ted · Dec 27th, 2014, 16:33

Well, I placed two mugs of boiling water in the boot to steam the rear window up. (Yeah, I can think of more entertaining ways, too! But Mrs said she had ironing to do!!)

When I turned the demister on I found that four tracks were out.
I couldn't see the breaks so used my meter to find them. If anyone is interested, I'll write up a noddy's guide as to how.

So, I've just bought some repair paint ( it's not cheap is it?) and painted them over, only at the break. I'll have to wait until tomorrow before I can turn it on, but hopefully.....

I'll let you know how I get on.
(Even if it doesn't sort the radio reception, at least it will fix the demister)

Father Ted · Dec 29th, 2014, 20:26

OK. So, I think I've proved the radio interference is due to the demister.
I haven't fully repaired the demister, but the couple of tracks which have worked have made a difference to the reception.

I was a bit disappointed with teh repair paint, though. I followed the instructions to the letter but two of the four cuts still didn't bridge.
I've redone them today, so here's hoping.

johnhorsley5 · Nov 10th, 2015, 12:24

How do I remove the green box amplifier? I can remove the coax connector, but can't see how to remove it

Warkman · Nov 10th, 2015, 12:39

Yep,
having the same issue on my 02 XC70, turn rear screen heater on, lose the FM local channels and BBC goes hissy

VolvoS60D5SE · Nov 10th, 2015, 20:43

Interesting thread this one......as I have a couple of FM Transmitters. A not so good one, and a more expensive one. With both I find that no matter what frequency I have them on, I always get interference and this is WITHOUT the rear demister on. I can just never seem to get a clear transmission.

johnhorsley5 · Dec 15th, 2015, 10:32

I've swapped my Green Amp for a replacement. No improvement. Any ideas? Also I now have a spare amp for sale

Warkman · Dec 16th, 2015, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Father Ted

I've noticed a small problem with the car this evening.
I seldom have the radio on ( we can never agree on which station! )
I also don't usually need the rear screen demister.

So, tonight is very probably the first time I've used both at the same time and I noticed that when the demister is on, the radio hisses as though it has a weak signal.
It returns to normal as soon as I turn the demister off.

Before I start tearing the car apart looking for a loose connection I wondered if anyone else has experienced this and, if so, where the problem lay?

Yes, exact same problem, still gave the found a solution, Dempster is intact, no breaks

4candles · Dec 16th, 2015, 19:38

Warkman, you've still got time to proof read and re-write your reply in English, lol.

Dec 27th, 2014, 16:33	#12
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Well, I placed two mugs of boiling water in the boot to steam the rear window up. (Yeah, I can think of more entertaining ways, too! But Mrs said she had ironing to do!!) When I turned the demister on I found that four tracks were out. I couldn't see the breaks so used my meter to find them. If anyone is interested, I'll write up a noddy's guide as to how. So, I've just bought some repair paint ( it's not cheap is it?) and painted them over, only at the break. I'll have to wait until tomorrow before I can turn it on, but hopefully..... I'll let you know how I get on. (Even if it doesn't sort the radio reception, at least it will fix the demister) __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Dec 29th, 2014, 20:26	#13
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	OK. So, I think I've proved the radio interference is due to the demister. I haven't fully repaired the demister, but the couple of tracks which have worked have made a difference to the reception. I was a bit disappointed with teh repair paint, though. I followed the instructions to the letter but two of the four cuts still didn't bridge. I've redone them today, so here's hoping. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Nov 10th, 2015, 12:39	#15
Warkman Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2017 13:19 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Leamington spa	Yep, having the same issue on my 02 XC70, turn rear screen heater on, lose the FM local channels and BBC goes hissy __________________ V70 XC SE, registered 18/03/2002, sort of greenish in colour, B5244T3 2.4 200BHP, AW55 Auto gearbox, 113,800 miles currently. Plus New XC60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 AWD in Passion Red Mileage currently 50 miles and living every mile

Dec 15th, 2015, 10:32	#17
johnhorsley5 Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2021 15:58 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Somerset	I've swapped my Green Amp for a replacement. No improvement. Any ideas? Also I now have a spare amp for sale __________________ 2016 XC60 D4 AWD

Dec 26th, 2014, 20:33	#11
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	You can easily see which element is affected as it will be the one(s) not demisting correctly, and then when you look closely you can usually see the break in the conductive paint. On mine, it looks like something has scratched the glass at one point. Must get round to fixing at some point...

Nov 10th, 2015, 12:24	#14
johnhorsley5 Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2021 15:58 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Somerset	How do I remove the green box amplifier? I can remove the coax connector, but can't see how to remove it

Nov 10th, 2015, 20:43	#16
VolvoS60D5SE Junior Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2015 21:12 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Devon	Interesting thread this one......as I have a couple of FM Transmitters. A not so good one, and a more expensive one. With both I find that no matter what frequency I have them on, I always get interference and this is WITHOUT the rear demister on. I can just never seem to get a clear transmission.

Dec 16th, 2015, 19:38	#19
4candles I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yondershire	Warkman, you've still got time to proof read and re-write your reply in English, lol.

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