Author Topic: radio reception cutting out (Read 1578 times)

Ed the Jazz · « **on:** April 23, 2018, 10:09:50 PM »

Recently the radio on my 2004 Sport CVT has started to play up. works perfectly then cuts out/crackles as though the signal has gone out of range/strength - but the car is parked. Does this with and without the engine running but if a CD is left in the player but the radio switched on it seems to improve slightly. Anyone got any ideas other than the radio has had it...CD works perfectly.

sparky Paul · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2018, 09:49:23 AM »

Might be worth checking the connection to the antenna. Roof mounted ones are prone to leaks, the wiring can become corroded and break off.

MikeG1944 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2018, 11:49:11 AM »

There were a few threads about this a while ago; the voltage regulator chip in the radio goes faulty. If you can replace it yourself or find a repair shop to do it the part is only a few quid from ebay. Unlikely to be the antenna if your parked.

sparky Paul · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2018, 07:09:45 PM »

Quote from: MikeG1944 on April 24, 2018, 11:49:11 AM

There were a few threads about this a while ago; the voltage regulator chip in the radio goes faulty. If you can replace it yourself or find a repair shop to do it the part is only a few quid from ebay.

Oh yes, you're right. I remember reading about that one now.