Radio - Poor/Weak or No AM Reception Diagnosis

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Article No. 89-5-11

RADIO - ELECTRONIC SEARCH CASSETTE - WEAK OR NO "AM" RECEPTION - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/01/88 TO 12/30/88

FORD: 1989 CROWN VICTORIA, TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989 GRAND MARQUIS, TOPAZ

ISSUE: Poor, weak or no "AM" reception on a electronic search radio with a cassette player may be caused by an antenna connector short inside the radio chassis.

ACTION: Use the following procedure to determine if the radio needs to be removed and sent to an authorized repair center for service.

NOTE: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE ANTENNA CABLE COMPLETELY. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR "AM" RADIO RECEPTION.

1. Pull out the antenna cable connector about 1/4" from the radio chassis socket. If "AM" reception improves, proceed to Step 2. If "AM" reception does not improve, refer to the appropriate Car Shop Manual, Section 35-10.

2. Remove the radio chassis and return it to an authorized repair center for service. Refer to radio service bulletin AR-2-89 for detailed service instructions.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
890511A Crown Victoria/Grand 0.5 Hr.
Marquis - Remove and Install
Radio
890511A Tempo/Topaz - Remove 1.0 Hr.
and Install Radio
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18806 53
OASIS CODES: 2200, 2900