INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Noise: Broadcasts can be heard but both AM and FM have a lot of noise.: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check the state of the antenna.
Q: Is the mast antenna assembled?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO: Assemble the mast antenna. Check to see that the noise is gone.
STEP 2. Check that the noise occur when the engine is stopped or the engine is running.
Q: Does noise occur when the engine is stopped or the engine is running?

When the engine is stopped : Go to Step 3.

When the engine is running : Check the vehicle's noise suppressor. (Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11 .)
STEP 3. Check that the following actions disappear the noise.
1. Tune to a station with a stronger wave.
2. Extend the antenna completely (Mast antenna).
3. Adjust the sound quality to suppress high tones.
Q: Is the noise eliminated?

YES : Consult the radio manufacturer's service center.

NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check that the radio is correctly grounded
The radio is connected to the ground with an assembling screw.

Q: Is the radio correctly grounded?

YES : Go to Step 5.

NO: Consult the radio manufacturer's service center.
STEP 5. Check the connection of the antenna plug and radio and CD player.
Q: Is the antenna plug thoroughly connected to the radio and CD player?

YES : Go to Step 7.

NO: Go to Step 6.
STEP 6. Check that the noise is eliminated when the antenna plug is properly attached.
Q: Is the noise eliminated?

YES : Consult the radio manufacturer's service center.

NO: Go to Step 7.
STEP 7. Check that the antenna is in good condition and is it properly mounted.
Q: Is the antenna in good condition and is it properly mounted?

YES : Consult the radio manufacturer's service center.

NO: Either repair or replace the antenna assembly. Check to see that the noise is gone.