Radio - Poor Reception/Static on AM Band

98-058

August 11, 1998

Applies To: 1994-97 Accord - 2-door
1996-97 Accord - 4-door
1998 Accord V6 - 4-door thru VIN 1HGCG1....WA016359
1998 Accord L4 - 4-door LX/EX thru VIN 1HGCG5.....WA072173
- 4-door DX thru VIN 1HGCF8...WA074267

Poor Radio Reception

SYMPTOM

Poor radio reception, with static, noticed mostly on the AM band. The customer may complain that the reception is worse than when the car was new.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Corrosion on the antenna's coaxial connector in the back of the audio unit.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Clean the coaxial connector.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.





Failed part:
1994-97 P/N 39159-SV4-010
H/C 4645164
1998 P/N 39160-S84-A01
H/C 5436670
Defect code: 066
Contention code: F03
Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Check the following items (refer to the June '96 ServiceNews):

^ A cellular telephone antenna attached to the rear window. A cellular antenna installed over the antenna grid will cause noise and reception problems.

^ Window tinting. Some window tints contain metal, which will cause reception problems.

^ Broken lines in the antenna grid in the upper part of the rear window.

2. Remove the audio unit from the dashboard.

3. Disconnect the antenna lead.

4. Clean the antenna lead connector with a Scotch-Brite pad or a soft wire brush.

5. Coat the connector with lithium dielectric grease.

6. Reconnect the antenna lead, and reinstall the audio unit.