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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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This just started happening the other day . My radio stations have started coming in pretty shitty as I travel further from my home. But they were coming in clear up until two days ago. Any ideas on what this annoying problem may be? I have the 6 disc GXP radio.
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Check the headliner near your rear window and make sure it's secure. Press on those two plastic circles. I'm pretty sure there's something up there that attaches to the antenna and can come loose. Some window tinters loosen the headliner and forget to re-attach the back part.
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Sun spots? Disturbance in the ionasphere?
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Sun spots? Disturbance in the ionasphere?
Nice Physical Geography theory LOL!! The windows are tinted but I didn't see back there where anything was attatched or could have been attatched
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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It's up in the headliner. Just push up on the headliner where those 2 round plastic pieces are and towards the back where it meets the window. If it's disconnected you'll hear a pop.
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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thanks
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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I like the ionosphere theory
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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These cars have FM radios, where is it located, next to the tape deck???



Seriously, that's the reason why I've had XM since it came out. I drive 30K a year, no more fading unless I go under a big bridge w/o a repeater in it.

Worth the $12 to me.
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My car went in for warranty for the same reason and they replaced a couple of parts that failed. I'll find the receipt and let you know which parts...
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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mine started that as well
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Scarhead
It's up in the headliner. Just push up on the headliner where those 2 round plastic pieces are and towards the back where it meets the window. If it's disconnected you'll hear a pop.

Found them, Heard the pop now my reception is way better. thanks
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just went and did the same thing...and they popped as well. I will let you know tomorrow how the reception is.
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