Taurus V6-232 3.8L (1989)
Antenna Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
Radio - Interference On AM Band
RADIO-INTERFERENCE ON AM RADIO BAND
Article No. 89-16-11
FORD:
1988-89 CROWN VICTORIA, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-89 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, SABLE, TOWN CAR
ISSUE:
Radio interference such as ignition noise, a whining sound, or weak reception may occur on the AM radio band. This may be caused by a
poor ground connection at the antenna lead-in cable or loose antenna attaching hardware.
ACTION:
Check and tighten the antenna mounting hardware by using the following service procedure.
Figure 1
CONTINENTAL, TOWN CAR, MARK VII ONLY
1.
Determine if the antenna connection is the cause of the concern by connecting a jumper from the lead-in cable to the mast housing as shown in
figure 1. Do not disconnect the lead-in cable for this test.
2.
Listen to the radio for a reduction in interference noise. If a noise reduction is apparent, rework the antenna lead-in cable as described in the
following steps.
3.
Disconnect the antenna lead-in cable from the mast housing with a twisting motion.
Figure 2
4.
Rework the antenna lead-in connector by bending the brass tangs approximately .060 inches (1.5 mm) away from the body surface, Figure 2. This
will improve the electrical contact between the lead-in connector and its mating socket on the mast housing.
