BrownDogs
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- 1997 Explr 4x4 XLT V6SOHC
I have a radio reception problem. The stations in FM and AM don't come in very well at all. I thought it was the stock Ford AM/FM/cassette with cd controls but I replaced the unit and reception is still very bad. I get absolutely no AM reception at all. FM is sporadic
The antenna wire comes in through the firewall under the dash just above the passengers feet. There is about 6 inches of wire coming through the firewall then a connector. Then there is a wire that runs up to the radio from this connection.
What is really weird is that the reception actually gets better when I disconnect the antenna lead from the wire coming from the head unit.
This leads me to believe that the antenna is bad. Is there an easy way to test if an antenna is working properly using an voltmeter or ohmeter?
Also, how can I remove the antenna from the fender? It looks like I can just pry up the plastic at the base of the antenna at the fender?
I have 1997 with 4x4 and V6 SOHC.
Thanks,
Mark Meenahan
The antenna wire comes in through the firewall under the dash just above the passengers feet. There is about 6 inches of wire coming through the firewall then a connector. Then there is a wire that runs up to the radio from this connection.
What is really weird is that the reception actually gets better when I disconnect the antenna lead from the wire coming from the head unit.
This leads me to believe that the antenna is bad. Is there an easy way to test if an antenna is working properly using an voltmeter or ohmeter?
Also, how can I remove the antenna from the fender? It looks like I can just pry up the plastic at the base of the antenna at the fender?
I have 1997 with 4x4 and V6 SOHC.
Thanks,
Mark Meenahan