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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by rcraig, Mar 23, 2006.

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  1. rcraig

    rcraig F1 Rookie

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    #1 rcraig, Mar 23, 2006
    I just put a new cd player in 79 308. I used the wiring method of the old alpine that I took out. Getting static on all radio stations. Can anybody help?

    Thank in advance-Bob
     
  2. tstafford

    tstafford Formula Junior

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    Tim
    #2 tstafford, Mar 23, 2006
    Not sure, but that might mean it is not grounded properly. Hopefully others will comment.
     
  3. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 dm_n_stuff, Mar 23, 2006
    You've checked the obvious, right?

    Is the antenna lead plugged in to the back of the new radio?

    Re check all your connections, not just the antenna. And check it on the other end too. See if you may have inadvertantly yanked the antenna lead off while re-installing. Also look to see if there are any bare wires grounding the antenna.

    DM
     
  4. spiderseeker

    spiderseeker Formula 3

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    #4 spiderseeker, Mar 23, 2006
    I had weak reception(mostly static) on my radio and when I checked, the antenna was shorted to the car body. (installed improperly, simple fix)
    To check the antenna, unplug it from the back of the radio and use an ohmmeter from the antenna to chassis ground, it should show "open" NO ohms resistance.
    good luck !
    Steve
     

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