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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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.

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

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.

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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