S60 2.4 L5-2.4L VIN 61 B5244S (2001)
Antenna Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
Audio System - Poor AM Reception
NO: 39-35
DATE: 04/03/2003
MODEL/YEAR:
S80 MY 99 ->, S60 MY 01 ->
SUBJECT:
Poor AM Reception
CHASSIS:
REFERENCE:
Service Bulletin 39-0018 and 39-0025
DESCRIPTION:
Cases have been reported in which AM static will increase and maintain a higher level resulting in complaints of poor AM reception. The increase in AM
static may be triggered by several reasons including: bumps in the road closing the doors. The AM static will stop by several reasons including:
Central Door Lock activation rear defrost activation touching the trim covering the antenna amplifier.
SERVICE:
It has been determine the increase in AM static is due to a loose connection between the antenna amplifier and antenna cable. To improve the connection
(and AM reception) this Tech Net Note provides instructions to install a brass strip Part Number 30657370.
The brass strip must be bent as shown.
NOTE:
It is critical not to exceed the 8 mm (5/16") length. If this length is exceeded it will result is worse reception.