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How's your FM sound? I'm on my 3rd MB Radio and FM still sounds like crap.

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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 04:18 PM
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How's your FM sound? I'm on my 3rd MB Radio and FM still sounds like crap.

My FM has always sounded like crappola and MB of San Diego has replaced the radio twice. Even though the FM sounds a little better in the 3rd radio, it still sounds rotten. Nowhere near the sound of the CD player.

Does everyone else's FM sound this bad?

Is it because of the CLK's back window that blocks FM from the antenna?
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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 05:26 PM
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FM will never have the same sound quality as a CD. I have no issues with mine - the reception equals that of other vehicles I own/have owned in my area.
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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 08:02 PM
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Re: How's your FM sound? I'm on my 3rd MB Radio and FM still sounds like crap.

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My FM has always sounded like crappola and MB of San Diego has replaced the radio twice. Even though the FM sounds a little better in the 3rd radio, it still sounds rotten. Nowhere near the sound of the CD player.

Does everyone else's FM sound this bad?

Is it because of the CLK's back window that blocks FM from the antenna?
My 01 430 has FM reception that goes from stereo to mono at times. I've seen posts on this before where dealers have changed the radio, the back glass (where the antenna is) and or other related parts, some say these help, others say not. I agree with you that the fading reception can be a problem and annoying!
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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 08:05 PM
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And then, today, I received a notice from MB that my new radio has arrived at the dealership. That's radio #4. My incompetent service manager was at a loss to explain why I received the notice.

I tell you, if it wasn't for that awesome CLK 55 power, I'd be a gonner in Benz-town. :p
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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 08:58 PM
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I'm the one with the mono/stereo awful FM reception problem who has had everything replaced. No use at all... I've given up.

And unlike you, I don't have the 55 power! Just a lowly 320!
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