Here are 5 way to improve your reception.
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SOURCE: Loss of reception in 2002 ford focus factory radio fm
Common fault but as others have suggested, check aerial plug. It does fall out, speed humps vibration,cause it to come out of it's socket.If not this, try a seperate aerial such as a piece of wire or a small screw driver blade in the hole. Press search and see if radio finds a station and locks on.If it does then you know you have an aerial problem and your radio unit is ok. Sadly, if no luck and no result then the only answer is to relpace the unit as it is not servicable.These can be found at some car breakers but take your car and make sure that you buy a tried and tested unit with its pin No. Typical costs are £30 with casette and £70 for cd player.
However because there are so many different types of socket and plug arrangments on these units and they all look alike , don't be tempted to part with any cash until you have got the correct one that fits your car and it works. If does and you have its pin, it will have to be entered to make it work and you have made a written note of it in your Ford hand book , then pay the man. Good luck From been there and have the tee shirt. J.R. Note. Halfords do a fitted alternative replacement for around £150 if no luck and you are prepared to spend that kund of money.
SOURCE: Poor FM radio reception 2010 Prius
Check the antenna connection where it connects to the stereo it may be loose or not in all the way.
SOURCE: The FM radio reception went
Pull radio and check antenna plug in rear of radio, They'll still pull AM with antenna unplugged
SOURCE: AM reception/AM power problems
A portable Loopstick tuning antenna is probably the BEST option. Also, the quality of the portable radio you are using is vital since the internal ferrite loop antenna is the single most important factor when attempting to use electromagnetic coupling for better radio reception on the AM (Medium Wave) band. That being said, the obstacle of a metal building's 'signal-shielding' may make it impossible to receive inside some areas of the structure. {Mark • KC9TSR}
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