AM Reception has gone to Squat...any hints? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

kpeters59 · 07-11-2020, 12:17 PM

My AM Reception had always been as good as could be expected for AM...

A few weeks back I noticed it had gotten nearly unusable. That kind of corresponds to when my truck went to the Shop for a Front End Rebuild and too much crap got put in the trunk so I could pretend to still be working.

Any hints on where I might look to troubleshoot? Is the AM Antenna separate from the XM antenna? FM Radio has gotten so worthless, I hardly ever even try it.

Thanks,

-KP

Whoomba · 07-11-2020, 03:04 PM

I think I read somewhere on here it’s in the rear window defroster. Check that and do a search here.

lemontwist · 07-11-2020, 03:11 PM

who listens to am??? i didn't even think that was still a thing.

kpeters59 · 07-11-2020, 04:21 PM

Rush is on AM, so...

I thought the Convertible Antenna was in the Spoiler?

Maybe the stupid wires that 'chafe' on the Rubber Seal has finally wore through? Is it in that bundle? That'd suck...

What's the cure for the chafing wire, anyway?

Thanks,

-KP

lemontwist · 07-11-2020, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpeters59

Rush is on AM, so...

I thought the Convertible Antenna was in the Spoiler?

Maybe the stupid wire that 'chafe' on the Rubber Seal has finally wore through? Is it in that bundle? That'd suck...

What's the cure for the chafing wire, anyway?

Thanks,

-KP

rush is on FM in north Carolina

StingrayblueSS · 07-11-2020, 05:19 PM

There's still am?

Vegas Bound · 07-11-2020, 05:37 PM

Squirrel ate the cable.

kpeters59 · 07-11-2020, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemontwist

rush is on FM in north Carolina

Not in Houston, so...

-KP

kpeters59 · 07-11-2020, 07:29 PM

Crap:

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101281

Could the water have damaged the cable?

"The dealer said it was a bad antenna cable and 8 weeks later when it arrived it was of course the wrong one. You see the tech was right the cable is bad but didnt know there are three connector points and only ordered the cable from the radio to the left kick. Wrong, the connection under the headliner at the antenna amplifier is where it is bad at. You see while waiting on the part i checked it out myself and found this to be the bad connection. While I had the car apart I realized the antenna cable is inside the left floor wire, WOW!! "

-KP

ariZona28 · 07-12-2020, 12:01 PM

FM "No static at all"-Steely Dan.

Vegas Bound · 07-12-2020, 01:14 PM

Whoomba · 07-12-2020, 04:40 PM

Again, what a wonderful resource this place is.

Cristjw · 07-12-2020, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpeters59

A few weeks back I noticed it had gotten nearly unusable. That kind of corresponds to when my truck went to the Shop for a Front End Rebuild and too much crap got put in the trunk so I could pretend to still be working.

Any hints on where I might look to troubleshoot? Is the AM Antenna separate from the XM antenna? FM Radio has gotten so worthless, I hardly ever even try it.

The 2014 owner’s manual specifically states the AM/FM antenna is in the spoiler in convertibles. #2 in the drawing lists this part as the spoiler module. Based on the comment about loading up the trunk, this is the place to start to look for cable issues.

https://www.buygm.parts/v-2012-chevr...enna-and-radio

kpeters59 · 07-12-2020, 08:48 PM

I have no specific reason to believe the stuff in the trunk did anything.

But, the large bundle of wires that is known to chafe on the rubber seal is sure doing that on mine.

I suppose the Antenna wires are in that bundle? There's also a small wire on the other side. It's not damaging the seal.

I haven't yet taken the time to see if the large bundle of wires is damaged. I'll try to remember to do that in the morning. Rush doesn't come on 'til 11AM CST, so I've got a little time...

Thanks,

-KP

07-11-2020, 12:17 PM	#1
kpeters59 Drives: Black 2012 SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 41	AM Reception has gone to Squat...any hints? My AM Reception had always been as good as could be expected for AM... A few weeks back I noticed it had gotten nearly unusable. That kind of corresponds to when my truck went to the Shop for a Front End Rebuild and too much crap got put in the trunk so I could pretend to still be working. Any hints on where I might look to troubleshoot? Is the AM Antenna separate from the XM antenna? FM Radio has gotten so worthless, I hardly ever even try it. Thanks, -KP

07-11-2020, 04:21 PM	#4
kpeters59 Drives: Black 2012 SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 41	Rush is on AM, so... I thought the Convertible Antenna was in the Spoiler? Maybe the stupid wires that 'chafe' on the Rubber Seal has finally wore through? Is it in that bundle? That'd suck... What's the cure for the chafing wire, anyway? Thanks, -KP Last edited by kpeters59; 08-23-2020 at 09:25 AM.

07-11-2020, 05:19 PM	#6
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07-12-2020, 12:01 PM	#10
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,225	FM "No static at all"-Steely Dan. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

07-11-2020, 03:04 PM	#2
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,301	I think I read somewhere on here it’s in the rear window defroster. Check that and do a search here.

07-11-2020, 03:11 PM	#3
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	who listens to am??? i didn't even think that was still a thing.

07-11-2020, 05:37 PM	#7
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Squirrel ate the cable.

07-11-2020, 07:29 PM	#9
kpeters59 Drives: Black 2012 SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 41	Crap: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101281 Could the water have damaged the cable? "The dealer said it was a bad antenna cable and 8 weeks later when it arrived it was of course the wrong one. You see the tech was right the cable is bad but didnt know there are three connector points and only ordered the cable from the radio to the left kick. Wrong, the connection under the headliner at the antenna amplifier is where it is bad at. You see while waiting on the part i checked it out myself and found this to be the bad connection. While I had the car apart I realized the antenna cable is inside the left floor wire, WOW!! " -KP

07-12-2020, 04:40 PM	#12
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,301	Again, what a wonderful resource this place is.

07-12-2020, 08:48 PM	#14
kpeters59 Drives: Black 2012 SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 41	I have no specific reason to believe the stuff in the trunk did anything. But, the large bundle of wires that is known to chafe on the rubber seal is sure doing that on mine. I suppose the Antenna wires are in that bundle? There's also a small wire on the other side. It's not damaging the seal. I haven't yet taken the time to see if the large bundle of wires is damaged. I'll try to remember to do that in the morning. Rush doesn't come on 'til 11AM CST, so I've got a little time... Thanks, -KP