Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2007 1.8 AM Radio & Wiper blades

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Mon 5 Jan 2009 10:39
2007 1.8 AM Radio & Wiper blades - Que
Happy New Year to you all.

I have noticed recently that AM reception on my Focus Zetec (Diesel) has gone really poor with a constant hissing and crackling noise. I was driving past a Ford Dealership last week and called in on off chance to ask advice.

I was told AM reception is poor & deteriorating countrywide and Ford say there is nothing you can do. Recommendation was "tune to a FM station".

Is this right? Surely not!

I have recently started using a Sat Nav in cigarette lighter slot on occasions (ie about once a week max) and the noise did start after I first used it. Could that be a factor.

On another matter has anyone used Tripledge wiper blades? The marketing info looks good but is it all hype or not? www.tripledge.co.uk/

Cheers Que
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Mon 5 Jan 2009 11:35
2007 1.8 AM Radio & Wiper blades - johnsnc
My cheap phone charger causes plenty of interference on AM so I'm sure your sat nav charger will be capable of doing the same.
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Mon 5 Jan 2009 12:08
2007 1.8 AM Radio & Wiper blades - Que
Thanks but does it only cause a problem when you have it plugged in?

The noise started for me after I first used it but the interference continues even when i do not have the sat nav plugged in
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