Ka CD player fault

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Sat 29 Oct 2005 14:26
Ka CD player fault - 3T
Hello all, have a problem with Mrs 3T's stereo, the cd bit works fine, the radio function is dying.
Symptoms are that the signal doesn't seem to hold its strength- the volume goes up and down , bit of interferance can be heard when at its worst.
I have checked the aerial is in its socket on the roof and that the other end is connected well.Does anyone know whether its worth getting repaired?( S/h ones seem to go for under £100 on ebay )
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Sat 29 Oct 2005 14:34
Ka CD player fault - Altea Ego
A new one might not fix it. It sounds like an aerial fault. The aerial base needs to be earthed. To test run a wire from the body of the aerial to a car earth. if it improves its an aerial problem.
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Sat 29 Oct 2005 18:14
Ka CD player fault - 3T
Thanks, sorted now, star head screw was loose in the end, took interior light out and tightened it up , seems ok now, guess that would have made earth connection fade in and out when going over bumps etc
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