Am I responsible for the poor reception
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Am I responsible for the poor reception
W210-E280 1998 (auto-advantgarde)
I removed the "Special" model radio from its' slot (did not disconnect) and replaced.
This was to get access to the compartment below to locate a small indicator
unit from which the wiring was threaded to 4 new rear parking sensors I fitted into rear bumper
Since doing this I cannot get AM reception, and some FM signals are weak.
Could I have disconnected any wiring,which may be the cause?
I cannot see any loose wires.
Would the single cable (thin 6 core) used for this job have any effect on the radio signals
Where can I find info.on MB audio wiring and aerial/antenna location ?
justsid
I removed the "Special" model radio from its' slot (did not disconnect) and replaced.
This was to get access to the compartment below to locate a small indicator
unit from which the wiring was threaded to 4 new rear parking sensors I fitted into rear bumper
Since doing this I cannot get AM reception, and some FM signals are weak.
Could I have disconnected any wiring,which may be the cause?
I cannot see any loose wires.
Would the single cable (thin 6 core) used for this job have any effect on the radio signals
Where can I find info.on MB audio wiring and aerial/antenna location ?
justsid
Last edited by justsid; Oct 7, 2004 at 05:17 AM.
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From: Seattle WA
99 E320
Couple of weeks ago, I pulled the stock radio from my 99 E320 and installed an Audio 10 which had single CD player. Within days I had the windows tinted and the AM portion went down the toilet...though FM seemed to be just fine, maybe stronger.
Just as I was about to have someone punch a hole in the left rear quarter for a motorized antenna, I happened to have my reading glasses on and found that my "AM band" was actually set for shortwave band. No wonder it wasn't pulling in the baseball game.
But nahhhh, your situation couldn't be as silly as mine. :-) though I'm still going ahead with the motorized antenna if not for a little better signal strength on AM/FM.
Just as I was about to have someone punch a hole in the left rear quarter for a motorized antenna, I happened to have my reading glasses on and found that my "AM band" was actually set for shortwave band. No wonder it wasn't pulling in the baseball game.
But nahhhh, your situation couldn't be as silly as mine. :-) though I'm still going ahead with the motorized antenna if not for a little better signal strength on AM/FM.
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Thanks Raymond.
No problem with the correct waveband selection.
I must try to locate the terminals/connections and see if anything is loose.
Don't really know where to start.
A bit of trial and a lot of error I suppose.
justsid
No problem with the correct waveband selection.
I must try to locate the terminals/connections and see if anything is loose.
Don't really know where to start.
A bit of trial and a lot of error I suppose.
justsid
