Radio - Poor AM Band Reception

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Article No. 91-16-9
08/07/91


RADIO - AM BAND - STATIC, POOR RECEPTION UNDER VIADUCTS AND LIMITED RECEPTION RANGE - VEHICLES WITH HEATED WINDSHIELD


FORD: 1986-90 TAURUS 1988-90 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-90 SABLE 1988-90 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS 1990 TOWN CAR


ISSUE: Poor AM radio band reception under viaducts, static and limited reception range may sometimes occur. This is caused by electrical interference emitted by the heated windshield charging system. The heated windshield feature does not have to be ON to experience this condition.

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ACTION: Install a radio noise suppression capacitor assembly (F0DZ-18841-A) in series with the heated windshield power feed lines, Figures 1-4. Refer to the following procedure for service details.


1. Disconnect the heated windshield power feed line connector, Figures 1-4.

2. Connect a suppression capacitor (F0DZ-18841-A) in series with the heated windshield power feed line.

3. Ground the suppression capacitor as shown in Figures 1-4.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
F0DZ-18841-A Suppression Capacitor C


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
FOVY-18887-A Audio Suppression Kit C



OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
911609A Install Radio Noise 0.5 Hr.
Suppression Capacitor
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18841 53
OASIS CODES: 207000