[Vwdiesel] Radio problems

[TexasTDI]

No problems here picking up local AM stations in my 2000 Golf with factory
non-monsoon radio.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta GL 2 Door 1.6D - 234k miles
2000 VW Golf GLS 1.9TDI 130hp/229ftlbs - 76k miles
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T -- FOR SALE
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Truesdell" <bhfarms at suscom-maine.net>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 5:17 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Radio problems


> The new 2000 jetta TDI's radio AM reception is terrible. It seems that
> this is "normal" for this vintage of vw radio. I have also heard that
> sometimes it can be corrected by rerouting the antenna wire or
> correcting grounds. ( the sis a service bulletin) I have also heard that
> it is unfixable and to live with it.
>
> The signal will have bursts of static, sometimes weak but sometimes
> strong and drowns out the station. It can be very intermittent and comes
> on for no good reason. The AM reception is a bit weak all around,
> compared to the after market Sony I had in the old vw.
>
> Anyone have this problem and able to correct it? I have also been told
> that if I put in an after market, the dealer will no connect their
> computer since 12 ends up on circuits it should not be on (probably from
> the need to pick it up when the key is off).
>
> Bill T
>
>
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