Radio - Weak FM Reception/No AM Reception

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 99-08-44-003

Date: June, 1999

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Weak FM Radio Reception, No AM Reception
(Plug In Antenna Intermediate Connector)

Models:
1997-99 Chevrolet Malibu
1997-99 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Condition
Some customers may comment about weak FM radio reception and/or no AM radio reception.

Cause
The antenna lead may have been misrouted during the assembly process. This could allow a customer, on the passenger side of the vehicle, to accidentally disconnect the antenna lead with their foot.

Correction
Pull back the carpet on the passenger front foot well and plug in the antenna intermediate connector. The connector and the antenna should then be secured behind the right hand kick pad.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Labor
Operation Description Time

R0260 Antenna Lead-In Repair 0.3 hr