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Fiat Idea radio error

I'm having headaches with the radio in my 2007 Fiat Idea, gasoline engine. The mileage is 131411 km. I keep getting an error message, and sometimes the audio system just doesn't work. I even plugged in an OBD reader and it shows an error stored. I'm suspecting the antenna, but not entirely sure. Any ideas?

The radio in a 2007 Fiat Idea is displaying an error message and sometimes fails to work. The issue might be related to the antenna, as suggested by the presence of static noise and an error stored in the OBD reader. Possible causes include a faulty antenna, poor ground connection, or a defective antenna booster. The recommended solution is to have the antenna and its connections checked by a professional, which ultimately led to the replacement of the defective antenna, resolving the issue.

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Sounds familiar. I had something similar happen with my Fiat a while back. It was like trying to listen to music through a tin can during a thunderstorm! Is the static noise constant, or does it come and go? Have you checked the antenna ground connection? Radio interference can be a real pain, but a dodgy ground can make it ten times worse. It could also be the antenna booster if your Idea has one. Worth checking for obvious damage to the antenna itself too. Poor signal can mean a world of things...

Thanks for the quick response! The static is pretty constant, though sometimes it disappears completely, and then the radio just dies. Where exactly should I be looking for the antenna ground connection? I'm not super familiar with car electronics.

Okay, constant static is interesting. Think of the antenna ground like the roots of a tree for your radio signal. It needs a solid connection to the car's chassis. Given what you've described, and given I had a similar problem with my radio, I'd suggest you take it to a workshop. I eventually had to replace the antenna, and it fixed everything. Better have it checked by a professional before you start replacing random components.

Thanks a lot for the advice! I took it to a local shop, and they confirmed it was a defective antenna. The repair cost me 255€, but at least the radio is working perfectly now. Appreciate the help!

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