Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - VW Stereo AM won't work

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Mon 27 Aug 2007 21:34
VW Stereo AM won't work - stevecritchlow
while reversing my car with a trailer on, the clutch got a bit hot, and whilst reving the engine the stereo went pop. I had been listeng to Radio 5, (Medium wave or AM). Result was just noise, as if the radio wasn't tuned in.

It turned out that the stereo, tape player and CD are all fine except the Medium wave. The noise is simple crackle, i.e there is no change in pitch as if its picking up electrical intereference.

Any suggestions on reasons and cure for this strange fault?

Steve
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Mon 27 Aug 2007 21:59
VW Stereo AM won't work - Altea Ego
The radio is now defective, or the aerial amplifier is defective. The cure is to replace either.
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Mon 27 Aug 2007 23:46
VW Stereo AM won't work - bathtub tom
I know the Aussies cracked the secret of stereo on AM, but I'm pretty (pink fluffy diced) sure we never did it in this sceptic isle.
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Mon 27 Aug 2007 23:49
VW Stereo AM won't work - Pugugly {P}
Didn't the Americans broadcast in stereo on AM, I had a friend in school who understood it !

Self Edit. You don't need friends anymore !

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AM_stereo
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