Antenna

[jgbigguy]

Just wondering if any of you guys have had a problem with radio reception quality with the rear window defroster on. If i am listening to the radio and turn the rear defroster on i get a TON of static and white noise.
Also anyone know of a way to wire in an ipod or smartphone input into the stock nav/radio?

 

[mlara1129]

yes about the defroster and search for Xford's thread about the ipod interface.

 

[jgbigguy]

yes about the defroster and search for Xford's thread about the ipod interface.

ok, cool...any ideas on how to stop said interference from the rear defrosters?

 

[BlackLS06]

I don't use the defroster or my am/fm enough for it to bother me.

You could always get sat radio installed or just load up a bunch of sings and get the iPod interface.

 

[joegr]

ok, cool...any ideas on how to stop said interference from the rear defrosters?

Yes, it's an indication of a break in the defroster grid. I think there is a TSB out about it.
Working correctly, there is no difference in reception with the defroster on or off.

 

[gcwimmer]

Yes, it's an indication of a break in the defroster grid. I think there is a TSB out about it.
Working correctly, there is no difference in reception with the defroster on or off.

And/or the terminal tab connector.