Lousy radio reception
02-14-2005, 04:22 PM
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I am very disappointed with the radio reception on my E60. My previous car which was a Ford Fairlane with a conventional aerial had a much better reception.
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Originally Posted by edwardpr' date='Feb 14 2005, 06:22 PM
I am very disappointed with the radio reception on my E60. My previous car which was a? Ford Fairlane with a conventional aerial had a much better reception.
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Oh boy, I had hoped this would be improved, as it sucks in my e46 M3 too. I guess the in-glass antennas just don't match up to aerials.
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Originally Posted by edwardpr' date='Feb 14 2005, 08:22 PM
I am very disappointed with the radio reception on my E60. My previous car which was a? Ford Fairlane with a conventional aerial had a much better reception.
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Originally Posted by edwardpr' date='Feb 14 2005, 08:22 PM
I am very disappointed with the radio reception on my E60. My previous car which was a? Ford Fairlane with a conventional aerial had a much better reception.
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Originally Posted by edwardpr' date='Feb 14 2005, 07:22 PM
I am very disappointed with the radio reception on my E60. My previous car which was a? Ford Fairlane with a conventional aerial had a much better reception.
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Originally Posted by edwardpr' date='Feb 14 2005, 08:22 PM
I am very disappointed with the radio reception on my E60. My previous car which was a? Ford Fairlane with a conventional aerial had a much better reception.
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Same problem but it was not just a software fix - at least for 2004s. THey replaced my AM antenna with a shielded antenna - there is a service bulletin. Works fine now. Might not be true of newer cars as I think they likely come with the shielded antenna now.
I had also complained of occasional poor FM reception (figuring it was just a software fix) and they replaced the whole damn radio. I have good reception on both AM and FM now and RDS works too.
I had also complained of occasional poor FM reception (figuring it was just a software fix) and they replaced the whole damn radio. I have good reception on both AM and FM now and RDS works too.
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