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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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For the past 2 weeks, I have bad static on all my FM stations. XM radio is crystal clear. Any answers to why this is happening, and how I can fix it?
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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For the past 2 weeks, I have bad static on all my FM stations. XM radio is crystal clear. Any answers to why this is happening, and how I can fix it?
Switch to AM for a few seconds and back to FM. Problem will go away and stay away for quite a while. The other option , take it to Mr Goodwrench and watch him disassemble your dash.
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by c6vette
Switch to AM for a few seconds and back to FM. Problem will go away and stay away for quite a while. The other option , take it to Mr Goodwrench and watch him disassemble your dash.
Tried doing this and it didnt help.
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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Default don't worry about it that is normal

Besides you didn't buy the Corvette for the stereo did you?
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Default check antenna connection

It sounds like your antenna connection to your radio is loose or not seated all the way. XM uses a completely different antenna so it would not be effected.

Pull the radio and check the antenna connection on the back or have someone do it for you.

Jz
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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Default Isn't the antenna in the taillamp area?

Originally Posted by jz's blue c6
It sounds like your antenna connection to your radio is loose or not seated all the way. XM uses a completely different antenna so it would not be effected.

Pull the radio and check the antenna connection on the back or have someone do it for you.

Jz
If so that reminds me of those windshield antennas. Do you remember those back in the 70's they used those on Trans-Ams and the reception was terrible. Got power antenna instead with preamp and that was the fix on that car. I believe this antenna system in the Corvette is more for style and out of site kind of thing just a terrible antennna
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