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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)16 · Fault diagnosis
16 · Diagnostics

N12 Bad radio reception

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156 Factory Service Manual
Year
1997–2002
Section
Radio and accessories etc. › N12 Bad radio reception
Fault diagnosisN12 Bad radio reception

N12 Bad radio reception

The radio works properly, but the reception of the stations is not the same as previously.

StepTest procedureResultAction
1AERIAL CONNECTIONS CHECK

Check, in order:

  • connection between radio and aerial/rear window control unit
  • condition of aerial and rear window control unit

Wiring diagram E3510 CAR RADIO

OK

Move onto step 2

Connections not correct
  • Restore connections

End of diagnosis

Fault in aerial and rear window control unit
  • Repair or replace aerial and rear window control unit Op. 5570T28

End of diagnosis

2AERIAL CHECK

Check, in order:

  • continuity of aerial coaxial cable (between radio and aerial/rear window control unit)
  • that rear window filament is intact

NOTE: if the heated rear window is not working either See table J21 REAR WINDOW HEATING NOT WORKING

OK

Move onto step 3

Aerial cable faulty

End of diagnosis

3CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

End of diagnosis

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 1997 Alfa Romeo 156

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