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350Z Poor Radio Reception

Hey, I'm having radio reception issues with my 2009 Nissan 350Z with a gasoline engine. It's got about 215k kilometers on it. The radio cuts out, sometimes shows an error, and the diagnostic scan has a stored error code, though I don't have the exact code right now. I'm thinking it might be the antenna, but I wanted to get some other opinions first.

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A 2009 Nissan 350Z is experiencing poor radio reception, with the radio cutting out and displaying errors. The issue might be related to the antenna or a faulty signal amplifier. A suggestion is made to check the antenna connection and amplifier, as a similar problem was resolved by replacing the amplifier in another vehicle. Given the complexity, it is recommended to consult a technician for a proper diagnosis and repair.

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richardraven9

I had a similar problem with my 2014 Opel Astra. The radio reception was terrible, cutting in and out all the time. It turned out to be a faulty signal amplifier in the antenna base. Have you checked the antenna connection and the amplifier itself? It might be worth a look before replacing the whole antenna.

robertflamme2 (community.author)

Thanks for the tip. Can you tell me more about how to check the antenna connection and signal amplifier? Any specific tools or steps I should know about?

richardraven9

On the Astra, the amplifier was part of the antenna base and I got to it by removing the interior light. I'm not sure if the 350Z is the same. Honestly, without the right tools, you could mess things up more. I took mine to a shop; they figured it out fast and swapped the amplifier. It was around 250€ with labor.

robertflamme2 (community.author)

Thanks, that's good to know. Considering it could get complicated and the cost is similar, I'll probably just take it to a technician to check out the radio issue.

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350Z