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Radio - Reception Interference

85porsche03

Subject:

Radio Interference
Model

928S
Group

9
Part Identifier

91..
Number

8508
September 20, 1985
Radio interference complaints may be caused by either external factors, vehicle components, or radio system failure. Therefore, a clear differentiation must be made between these areas of possible problems.

Below is a troubleshooting guide for radio reception interference:

1. Interference due to external factors.

Radio reception could be influenced by the following factors:

- landscape (mountains, trees, poles, buildings)
- reflection of radio waves (multiple reception)
- weak broadcasting stations
- Stations with changing broadcasting power
- transmitter frequency not adjusted precisely in radio
- transmitter or frequency overlap (large signal)
- weather clouds (high pressure area)
- interference could be considerably stronger for stereo reception than for mono reception
- strongly changing reception signals



2. Interference from Engine Components









3. Interference from other components



Ground connection on body or frame.


Ground connection on wiper motor.