INSPECTION PROCEDURE 17: Radio: Distortion on FM only.: Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Check with another broadcasting station.
Q: Is there distortion when turning to another broadcasting station?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO: The signal from that station is too weak.
STEP 2. Relocate the reception area and check.
Q: When relocating the reception area does the distortion increase or decrease?

YES : The cause may be multipath noise.

NO: Repair or replace the radio and CD player. Check that a distortion is resolved.