[s-cars] AM Reception

[Kirby Smith]

Did you check the connection from the Amp to the rear defroster grid, as
well as the quality of the ground on the other side of the grid (another
trim piece to be annoyed with)?

kirby


Mtgadbois at aol.com wrote:
>
> --
> [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> Hi All,
> Here is how far I got in my quest for Rush & Roe (well not really).
> To get access to the AM amplifier I removed the headrests via Robert Myers'
> posting dated 30Apr03.  I then pushed (to the rear of the car) the rear pillar
> cover.  It basically popped somewhat free.  I pulled it over to about 45
> degrees and then had access to the amp.  Pulled the power connection and all AM
> went away.  Repowered up and pulled the coax - totally silent on both AM & FM
> (probably the front antenna for FM is not connected).  I also verified continuity
> on the window to antenna connection.  Finally, I took a 10 to 15 foot piece
> of speaker wire, stripped both ends and twisted together the wires.  I took one
> end and hung it out the rear door and jammed the other onto the antenna
> connector.  Got beautiful AM reception.  Hiss went away, sound was clear.  Next
> step was to see where I could mount this wire.  Unfortunately, whenever I got the
> wire inside the car the reception reverted to its old lousy quality.  Any
> Ideas short of drilling a hole in a fender (which I won't do)?
>
> Mark
> near Chicago
> _______________________________________________
> S-CAR-List mailing list
> S-CAR-List at audifans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/s-car-list