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Radio static reception issues, Looking for ideas. 200

posted by  Jim Holst on  Mon Jul 25 05:56 CST 2005
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This sounds like a poor antenna connection. The type of connector on the end of the antenna cable, which nearly all car makers use, is very weak. It is easy to pull the center conductor loose while disconnecting the radio. The outer braid shielding is also weakly crimped to the connector. Usually you can resolder this wire. You might take a look at this connector. Why the car makers continue to use such junk when there are much better connectors available is beyond me!

The radio suppresion relay is used in newer 740/940 Volvos. I don't know if newer 240s had them but my late '86 240 did not. The radio suppression relay provides power to the injectors and I guess it reduces radio interference by keeping the injector pulses on wiring far away from the radio.






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