3022686 - N12 POOR RADIO RECEPTION

The radio comes on normally, but the station reception is not excellent.
The conditions in which the radio is tested should allow excellent reception: check that therre are no tall buildings or trees which could impair reception
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the aerial: it should not be bent or broken.Continue to Step 1Aerial defectiveReplace the aerial
1COAXIAL CABLE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • Continuity and insulation of aerial coaxial cable.
Continue to Step 2Defective ComponentReplace the aerial coaxial cable
2RADIO CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Tune the radio into a broadcaster.

Check:

  • Correct reception of broadcaster selected.
Continue to Step 3Tuning not correct/poor broadcaster signal/other adjacent stationsContinue to Step 3
3RADIO CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Tune the radio into other broadcasters in the area which have a strong radio signal and which are received normally on other radios.

Check:

  • Correct reception of broadcaster selected by carrying out a road test.
Continue to Step 4Radio defectiveRepair or replace the radio.
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists
The radio comes on normally, but the station reception is not excellent.
The conditions in which the radio is tested should allow excellent reception: check that therre are no tall buildings or trees which could impair reception
Results of the tests
0RECEPTION ZONE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the problem is not caused by an unsuitable choice of filters (e.g. AF, PTY, TA, etc.) or occurs in poor reception areas, when moving away from these areas the reception should improve considerably. It is also possible, if the reception area is very bad, that attempts to switch between frequencies may seem like pauses.Continue to Step 1Poor or no reception due to unsuitable choice of filters.Deactivate the selection involved.
1INTERNAL AMPLIFIER OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is not present for other audio sources. (Listen to an audio CD in the connect)Continue to Step 2Poor audio reproduction See table   N11  RADIO CANNOT BE HEARD, IS HARD TO HEAR
2ERRORS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

With the Examiner in the 'Reading Parameters' ambient, check that there are no errors or that the following one or more errors are not present for the Connect Node:

  • Front speaker right and/or left
  • Rear speaker right and/or left
  • Rear speaker
  • AM/FM aerial.
  • Internal error.
Continue to Step 4Error for the front speaker(s). See table   N11  RADIO CANNOT BE HEARD, IS HARD TO HEAR
Error for the rear speaker(s). See table   N11  RADIO CANNOT BE HEARD, IS HARD TO HEAR
AM/FM aerial error.Continue to Step 3
Internal errorReplace the Connect Op.   5580P20 
3AMPLIFIED AERIAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • continuity of the coaxial aerial cable
  • aerial amplifier and actual amplifier power supply See   E3510  RADIO
Continue to Step 5Aerial cable faultyRestore the correct operation of the aerial lead
Amplifier supply leads faultyRenew or replace the supply wiring
Aerial amplifier faulty Replace the aerial amplifier
4COMPONENT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the aerial (three functions) located on the roof Continue to Step 5Aerial faulty Replace the aerial
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsReplace the Connect module Op.   5580P20