Thread: Poor AM radio signals

Hi, I am getting very poor AM radio signals, FM signals are ok, any ideas? Thanks.

Model and year ?

Has the car been crash repaired ..... painted and put in oven ?

Hi, it's a 2002 clk320 (W209). Yes, it has been. Thanks.

The amplifier on the rear glass has been heat affected and the plastic tape which binds the amplifier to the glass is now damaged.

Sit in the back seat and with a thick rag or spongy material press on the last 2 inches of the rear headlining across the back from left to right.

If the radio reception improves when you press on the area near the rear glass then it is because of the painting oven overheating the amplifier adhesive.

You will need to repair the tape or replace the amplifier.

Hi, after I pushed back the plastic cover and it is working now.Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciated it.