Kadjar Radio Antenna Defect

I'm having a real headache with the radio in my 2021 Renault Kadjar diesel. It's got about 205,000 km on the clock. Lately, I keep getting an error message in the infotainment system related to the radio and the audio system sometimes just cuts out completely. I scanned for error codes, and there's something stored related to the antenna. I suspect the antenna itself is defective? Has anyone else experienced this with their Kadjar? I tried checking the connections, but everything seems fine visually.

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Antenna issues can be tricky. Are you getting any static or just a completely dead signal? Have you tried an antenna booster? Sometimes the ground connection can corrode too; have you checked that?

Thanks for the quick response! When the radio is working, there's a lot of static, especially on weaker stations. But then sometimes it just dies completely and displays the error message. Where exactly would I find the antenna ground to check it properly? I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to electrics.

Okay, the static definitely points to a possible antenna issue. Finding the ground can be awkward, it varies by car. Honestly, with those symptoms and a stored error, I'd advise getting it checked professionally. Could be a faulty antenna amplifier too. Save yourself the headache and potential damage.

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. I took it to a workshop, and they confirmed the antenna was defective. Cost me 255€ to replace it. Everything is working fine now!

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