Poor AM/FM Radio Reception

Apr 20th, 2003, 00:21

I’ve just purchased a 1999 S80 T6. The car is super, but the radio reception is so poor that I suspect that the internal radio antenna is disconnected from the radio. Can anybody suggest an easy way to access the back of the radio? Or has anyone had a similar problem with poor reception and was able to pinpoint the cause? Does the 611 units have a signal amplifier?
Thanks

Apr 20th, 2003, 08:21

Not sure if this relates to your precise model but this is a known problem -

Radio interference -

This affects:

S80 models chassis numbers 000580 - 049199 with Gearbox GM T65 EV / GT
If there is a radio interference on the AM wave band around 900 kHz then a diode must be cut from the underside of the solenoid in the gear selector assembly. The car must be taken to a Volvo dealership for the work to be done.

The interference occurs during acceleration at approximately 13km/h (8mph) and during deceleration at 10km/h (6mph) as the shift lock system activates and deactivates.

See if that helps

Mike

Apr 21st, 2003, 02:30

Thanks for prompt reply. Will check, however problem appears to be one of lack of signal strength throughout AM (and some Fm) bands.

Apr 20th, 2003, 00:21	#1
mac221 Guest Location:	Poor AM/FM Radio Reception I’ve just purchased a 1999 S80 T6. The car is super, but the radio reception is so poor that I suspect that the internal radio antenna is disconnected from the radio. Can anybody suggest an easy way to access the back of the radio? Or has anyone had a similar problem with poor reception and was able to pinpoint the cause? Does the 611 units have a signal amplifier? Thanks

Apr 20th, 2003, 08:21	#2
Mike Clift Guest Location:	RE: Poor AM/FM Radio Reception Not sure if this relates to your precise model but this is a known problem - Radio interference - This affects: S80 models chassis numbers 000580 - 049199 with Gearbox GM T65 EV / GT If there is a radio interference on the AM wave band around 900 kHz then a diode must be cut from the underside of the solenoid in the gear selector assembly. The car must be taken to a Volvo dealership for the work to be done. The interference occurs during acceleration at approximately 13km/h (8mph) and during deceleration at 10km/h (6mph) as the shift lock system activates and deactivates. See if that helps Mike

Apr 21st, 2003, 02:30	#3
mac221 Guest Location:	RE: Poor AM/FM Radio Reception Thanks for prompt reply. Will check, however problem appears to be one of lack of signal strength throughout AM (and some Fm) bands.

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