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Jun 8, 2012 | 05:56 PM

CJATE

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very poor radio reception

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I've got a 96 with factory head. It had no antenna, so I replaced it. now the antenna does not go up/down, but I can slide it in and out manually. I don't care for the auto up and down function, just want it to receive radio reception.

when I get in and look at the mechanism, I don't really see how the antenna is hooked to radio. the motor has a three plug, i assume that is power up / power down and ground. I don't see a signal wire headed to the front. I can't see anything hanging not plugged in and don't see a plug that is missing it's connection. I do see a 12 or 15pin laying on the floor in the area but assume it goes to CD changer or other.
Please advise with pictures, if you can.

I drive 45 min each day, and get sick of the lack of reception (AM specifically)

I did verify it's plugged into back of radio. I don't want to buy a new head, if I don't have too.

Jun 9, 2012 | 04:58 PM

ejrooney

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I doubt there is anything wrong with your antennae. MB's are well known for crappy reception - particularly on the AM band. You may wish to upgrade to an aftermarket stereo - most seem to work fine with the existing antennae.

Jun 11, 2012 | 09:57 AM

SoutieRSA

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Greetings,
I second what mr ejrooney says, specially regarding the AM reception, however, I don't believe it's due to a "bad" radio, it seems to be more a case of a too sensitive, or over-engineered tuner circuit, which is common to MB radios.

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