Expertise needed II

[BaadVR4]

The victim, I mean vehicle, is a 93 Stealth RT/TT. The radio is a digital display, 6CD changer controlling stock, OEM Mitsu radio out of some Stealth/VR4. Since I successfully used the 94's VIN to get the radio code, maybe that's the source of the radio, really don't know. Anyway, I think previous owner of the Stealth told me the radio wasn't original to the car.

Now for the expertise needed part:

Everything associated with the radio works perfectly EXCEPT: no sound in FM mode. All the neat sound control features (venue/music style settings) work. Antenna controls work. AM works. CD works. Volume controls work (except in FM mode, of course).

Okay all you electronic savvy youngsters, somebody help me out here.................if needed, I can pull the radio and provide model and serial numbers, as well as the 94 VR4 VIN. Let me know..........

[BaadVR4]

Random thought (probably unrelated to ANYthing)...................the FM scan feature doesn't stop at any stations, including stations that work in my 95 VR4 when the antenna is down............. is it possible that the issue is there is zero FM signal but full AM signal from the antenna to the radio?????????????????????? If it's not raining tomorrow, I will connect a known good antenna to the radio................will post results................

But you smart guys still need to help me out here................

[stealthee]

This is an uneducated memory, but I believe that the way the radio waves work its possible to get AM signals without the antenna hooked up whereas FM needs the antenna. I'd check and make sure the antenna is properly connected at the back of the radio and at the antenna itself.

[j2k4]

^My best guess as well^

[Alan92RTTT]

I'll 3td that opinion.

Check the antenna connections and continuity on the cable from the antenna to the radio.

[BaadVR4]

Connection checked at radio. Since CD works, wife is taking it today, so tomorrow is soonest I'll get to troubleshoot. Antenna goes up and down, so that part has power and ground. FM stations in the area work with the OEM antenna down. I have a new OEM antenna, can I connect it at the back of the radio and ground and test antenna that way?

[95gto]

My money is on a bad FM tuner. Easiest fix is to swap out the unit for a different or newer one. Most post 80's electronics cost more to repair than replace. So unless you really really to want to keep the stock unit, I would start shopping for a new one.

[BaadVR4]

Got a chance to connect the known good antenna. Plugged antenna pigtail directly into back of radio, eliminating antenna extension wire from back of car to front of car. Attached ground wire to radio mount. FM scan still doesn't stop at any position including known stations. HOWEVER.................................instead of total silence with radio tuned to known strong FM station.................we have......................STATIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that improvement??? Is it sufficient progress to warrant replacing the antenna???? Especially with my VERY LIMITED mobility and pain limited work time...I get about 2-3 hours work time in any one session before pain drives me into bed for a few hours.........

Kevin, if I get this radio fixed before your windshield washers work, I think you should buy me a 12 pack of Michelob Ultra.....................who's with me??????????????????????????

[OhioSpyderman]

He.........likes............BEER.....

Especially on nights that are mellow....

YES, He likes BEER!!!!!

Man up Kevin...

Bob.

[j2k4]

I only buy/drink beer on VERY special occasions, anymore.

I believe I've had 2 in the past five years or so.

[BaadVR4]

I only buy/drink beer on VERY special occasions, anymore.

I believe I've had 2 in the past five years or so.

Who said ANYTHING about YOU drinking ANY BEER????????????????????????? The beer is for ME...............as compensation for all the pain and suffering I'll go through to get this radio fixed, especially considering I'm electronically challenged/incompetent. It's an OLD FART thing, isn't it, Kevin??????????????????????

[j2k4]

Troo story - older and fartier for you, but. ;)

[BaadVR4]

Radio works in all modes. New antenna fixed everything. Thanks to all who helped make this success possible. Yea FM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OhioSpyderman]

Radio works in all modes. New antenna fixed everything. Thanks to all who helped make this success possible. Yea FM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You need to get into the 90's Milt...they listen to Satellite radio now, or SD cards!!!!!
Hell, I never use "radio"

Bob. :)

[BaadVR4]

You need to get into the 90's Milt...they listen to Satellite radio now, or SD cards!!!!!
Hell, I never use "radio"

Bob. :)

Car is from early 90's, so can't stray too far!! Besides, I can't operate electronic devices newer than about mid 90's!!!!!

[BaadVR4]

Troo story - older and fartier for you, but. ;)

Sheri wants to know when her beer will be shipped. Michelob Ultra, in case you forgot.

[BaadVR4]

You need to get into the 90's Milt...they listen to Satellite radio now, or SD cards!!!!!
Hell, I never use "radio"

Bob. :)

I remember when the only FM radio content was classical. AM RULED. The sound quality sucked, but, when the atmosphere was just right, I could get KTLA loud and clear in Falls Church, VA.

[95gto]

Radio works in all modes. New antenna fixed everything. Thanks to all who helped make this success possible. Yea FM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice, congrats on the repair

So what was different about the new antenna that fixed your issue versus the test antenna you tried previously?

[j2k4]

Sheri wants to know when her beer will be shipped. Michelob Ultra, in case you forgot.

Milt, I effected my repair six (6) days ago.

I win.

Best to your lovely and gracious wife...now, go buy her some Michelob Ultra. ;)

[BaadVR4]

Nice, congrats on the repair

So what was different about the new antenna that fixed your issue versus the test antenna you tried previously?

It was actually connected to the pigtail that plugs into the antenna wire going to the radio. Not sure how it happened, but the thing broke internally, as best I can tell.

[BaadVR4]

Milt, I effected my repair six (6) days ago.

I win.

Best to your lovely and gracious wife...now, go buy her some Michelob Ultra. ;)

My repair was done the same day I said I would try to swap it out, which was before yours, my wife was remiss in reporting it and claiming her beer. Oh well.