Crown Victoria Radio Reception Error

Radio reception on my 2000 Ford Crown Victoria (gasoline engine) is terrible. I'm getting an ERROR message on the display, and the whole audio system sometimes cuts out completely. I scanned the car and found an error code. Anyone seen something similar? I suspect the antenna, but I'd like some opinions first.

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I had a similar problem with my Crown Vic. Have you checked the antenna booster? It's a small signal amplifier that boosts the FM signal. They are known to fail.

Thanks. Where is the antenna booster located in the Crown Vic, and how would I test it to confirm it's the problem?

The booster's location can vary, but it's typically near the antenna base. Without proper diagnostic tools, I cannot recommend a specific test procedure. I recommend you visit your local workshop to make sure you have no defective vehicle electronics.

Thanks. I took it to the shop, and it turned out to be a defective antenna. The repair, including parts and labor, came to 255€. Seems the antenna needed replacement.

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