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Skoda Fabia Radio Reception Problems

My 2007 Skoda Fabia with a gasoline engine is giving me grief. The car radio reception is terrible. The infotainment system occasionally displays an error message, and sometimes the entire audio system just stops working. I scanned the error memory, and it shows a fault related to the antenna. Suspecting a defective antenna, what's your take?

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The 2007 Skoda Fabia was experiencing poor radio reception and occasional audio system failures, with an error memory indicating a fault related to the antenna. The problem was suspected to be a defective antenna, possibly due to a poor ground connection. It was suggested to check the antenna ground connection, which is where the antenna cable connects to the car body. Upon inspection at a workshop, the antenna ground was found to be defective, leading to the replacement of the antenna base and signal amplifier, resolving the issue.

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thomasmueller1

Sounds like an antenna issue. Had a similar problem with my old Opel Corsa. The car radio would cut out, especially in areas with weaker FM signal. Have you checked the antenna ground connection? A poor ground can cause all sorts of weird vehicle electronics issues.

richard_himmel1 (community.author)

Antenna ground connection, you say? Where exactly is that located? And how would I go about checking it?

thomasmueller1

The antenna ground is usually where the antenna cable connects to the car body. It ensures the antenna has a good electrical connection to the vehicle's chassis, which acts as a ground plane. A loose or corroded connection there can weaken the FM signal. However, if the error memory points directly to the antenna and the symptoms are consistent, it's probably best to have a workshop take a look. They can properly test the antenna and the signal amplifier.

richard_himmel1 (community.author)

Took the Fabia to the workshop. The antenna ground was defective. They replaced the antenna base and signal amplifier. Total cost: 255€. Radio is working perfectly now. Thanks for the input!

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SKODA

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FABIA