banditoamigo

Already STFA, but to no avail... my FM reception just went out (as in completely... no reception at all), and after removing the head-unit and checking all the wires -- especially the antenna leads -- I've come to the conclusion that either the antenna is screwy (but I've unscrewed and replaced it a couple times to check the reception, also to no avail), or the antenna amp is blown.

Everything worked fine for the past 2 months since the iPod install, so I don't think it's that... I just can't hear ANY FM channels anymore (I can hear one AM station, but that's from an antenna that's about 2 miles away).

Any advice? I'd rather not go to the trouble of removing all my iceLink stuff so I can drop it off at the dealership. TIA.

paulroad

Perhaps the Audio forum can help?

banditoamigo

searched there w/ no happy result, but I'll x-post.

ar2002

...and there is an antenna selection control problem beneath the rear roof interior trim.

But I doubt that's your problem. It if were an antenna problem you'd be able to hook a short wire to the antenna input and get some reception. Sounds like the head unit's dead. Sub in a good unit and see, before taking your car apart.

banditoamigo

So I don't think it's the head-end. I guess I'll just take 'er in to the dealer.

Thanks!

banditoamigo

After taking it in to the dealer, I guess the radio was the problem. So in the three months I've had the car, that's my third radio. Yay!