# \#radio **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/radio/708.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [FM Radio intermittant squelch or static](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fm-radio-intermittant-squelch-or-static/52006)
**Author:** [@SFSwimmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SFSwimmer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fm-radio-intermittant-squelch-or-static/52006 "2010-07-17T17:38:01Z")
I listen to NPR, fortunately the Bay Area has several stations - my favorite, KQED is at the lowest end of the FM band, 88.5 for some reason, my radio or antenna or something is causing a very loud and obtrusive squelch … --- ## [Honda Odyssey - No sound from radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-no-sound-from-radio/51626)
**Author:** [@fremontguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fremontguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2010, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-no-sound-from-radio/51626 "2010-07-11T03:21:48Z")
My Honda Odyssey seems to receive power. I can change channels etc but I cannot hear any sound. Any idea what is wrong? How do I fix it? --- ## [Prius Radio Static](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-radio-static/51236)
**Author:** [@Tyger55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyger55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2010, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-radio-static/51236 "2010-07-05T00:02:44Z")
My new 2010 Prius's radio gets more static than I would expect. I had it replaced immediately after I recognized this problem and the replacement has the identical problem. Is this a cheap radio or does it have somethi… --- ## [Help Me, My Radio Has Gone Crazy!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-my-radio-has-gone-crazy/50883)
**Author:** [@jmarieangeliccom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmarieangeliccom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-my-radio-has-gone-crazy/50883 "2010-06-28T11:27:29Z")
I own a 03 Saturn Ion which I love. But a week or so ago it started having the strangest problem. My radio memory buttons keep switching channels! I asked my mechanic, he said it probably picked up a stray signal that me… --- ## [XM radio display issues in Toyota factory radios](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xm-radio-display-issues-in-toyota-factory-radios/50576)
**Author:** [@komaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/komaboy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2010, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xm-radio-display-issues-in-toyota-factory-radios/50576 "2010-06-20T11:33:33Z")
Does anyone know how to change the font on these displays so title and artist can be read without having to guess? Or, in the alternative, is there a way to make that information scroll across the screen? --- ## [Suzuki Forenza Radio Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-forenza-radio-problems/50580)
**Author:** [@mcg122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcg122)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2010, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-forenza-radio-problems/50580 "2010-06-20T10:26:31Z")
I just recently purchased a used 08 Suzuki Forenza. The radio display is doesn't light up and if I don't drive the vehicle for a day the battery is completely drained the next day. I saw a similar issue posted on anoth… --- ## [Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio/50566)
**Author:** [@2sioux2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2sioux2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2010, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio/50566 "2010-06-19T20:33:09Z")
my radio stops working after i shift into gear or shortly after. it then hums. i drive a 1989 350 chev. truck rv. the radio is new, because the factory one did the same. any suggestions Phil --- ## [Electrical Problem Volvo XC90 SUV 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-volvo-xc90-suv-2003/49836)
**Author:** [@benjbfait](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benjbfait)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2010, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-volvo-xc90-suv-2003/49836 "2010-06-04T16:39:06Z")
The radio has become erratic. Sometimes will not power on for months. Then suddenly works. The horn sounds weak ie. like there is no longer amplification. The rear warning system fails when the radio fails. They replaced… --- ## [01 Prius LCD screen, radio & clock die when put into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-prius-lcd-screen-radio-clock-die-when-put-into-gear/49282)
**Author:** [@akhwymf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akhwymf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-prius-lcd-screen-radio-clock-die-when-put-into-gear/49282 "2010-05-24T00:08:29Z")
Last week, I started my Prius as usual. Nothing out of the ordinary. I put my foot on the brake pedal. No problem. I pushed the button on top of the gear shift to put the car into gear and the radio, clock & LCD scre… --- ## [Radio affected by bad brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-affected-by-bad-brakes/49102)
**Author:** [@gramster11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gramster11)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-affected-by-bad-brakes/49102 "2010-05-22T19:38:23Z")
I had a tune up and was advised the car would be needing brakes soon. About a month later, I stopped getting reception on the two public radio stations I listen to. NO KIDDING. All other FM stations come in great. Ca… --- ## [Radio does not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-does-not-work/48944)
**Author:** [@chriscox85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chriscox85)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-does-not-work/48944 "2010-05-17T03:29:46Z")
2001 Ford Taurus. The battery died in this car last night. Upon getting jumped, everything was back to normal except the radio does not turn on. I checked the fuse that I believe controls the control panel, and that wo… --- ## [FORTE EX (Old Spectra5)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forte-ex-old-spectra5/48239)
**Author:** [@RAYThOM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAYThOM)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forte-ex-old-spectra5/48239 "2010-05-03T01:12:26Z")
My '10 Forte EX came standard with satellite radio. Sirius... a nice concept but who needs the extra cost? Anyway, can anyone tell me if this radio can be rechipped/reprogrammed to receive HD radio or would that require … --- ## [Could my car be possessed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-my-car-be-possessed/47768)
**Author:** [@suzannesayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzannesayer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-my-car-be-possessed/47768 "2010-04-21T02:00:02Z")
The doorlocks go up and down by themselves. The radio turns on when itwants to and turns off sometimes when I want it on. Sometimes the headlights stay on when the car is off other times they stay on. It seems to have a… --- ## [Temperature control cable on 97 ford escort](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-control-cable-on-97-ford-escort/47372)
**Author:** [@mj\_wald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mj_wald)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-control-cable-on-97-ford-escort/47372 "2010-04-12T22:30:16Z")
I replaced the radio in my 97 escort. My Bad! Upon trying to install the new faceplate back into my dash I discovered that the temperature control cable was to short to plug into the face plate. Woul… --- ## [Rear wiper and radio went at the same time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wiper-and-radio-went-at-the-same-time/46984)
**Author:** [@volvo\_junkie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/volvo_junkie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wiper-and-radio-went-at-the-same-time/46984 "2010-04-05T18:06:59Z")
My 1987 volvo 240DL (devoid of luxury) lost both her rear wiper and radio at the same time. My fuses look fine so I dont know where to go next. Thanks --- ## [Can a radio swap keep my '02 Camaro from starting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-radio-swap-keep-my-02-camaro-from-starting/46827)
**Author:** [@nowmaybe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nowmaybe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-radio-swap-keep-my-02-camaro-from-starting/46827 "2010-04-01T04:26:41Z")
The stereo system was stolen from this base model C-6 Camaro. I had another "anti-theft" radio from a '98 Monte Carlo. I was advised by someone who is usually right that it would work.He installed it for me, and it does … --- ## [2000 Hyundai Sonata radio, clock, and dome light do not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-hyundai-sonata-radio-clock-and-dome-light-do-not-work/46776)
**Author:** [@kcirceo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcirceo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-hyundai-sonata-radio-clock-and-dome-light-do-not-work/46776 "2010-03-28T22:16:14Z")
My radio, clock, and dome light in my 2000 Sonata suddenly stopped working. Looked like a typical fuse issue, but when I tested the fuses, they all checked out ok. Even the ones under the hood. I looked under the dash to… --- ## [Mysterious Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-radio/46693)
**Author:** [@Jpskin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jpskin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2010, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-radio/46693 "2010-03-27T17:23:27Z")
I had a very interesting thing happen today with my subaru. I took it into the dealership for a recall on the fuel line (SUBARU RECALL NO. WVK-21). They finished th work and on my 2-1/2 hour ride home I noticed the radio… --- ## [2005 Volvo S40 Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-s40-radio/46607)
**Author:** [@ws62350](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ws62350)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-s40-radio/46607 "2010-03-25T15:47:03Z")
My wife and I have a 2005 Volvo S40 T5, and the radio turns to pure static when you are listening to the FM radio and then turn on the rear defroster. It works fine the rest of the time. Sometimes when you hot pumps you … --- ## [Subaru Legacy Electrical Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-electrical-issue/46520)
**Author:** [@herr.mp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herr.mp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-electrical-issue/46520 "2010-03-23T15:03:01Z")
1998 Subaru Legacy Wagon Type L I turned my car on after work but the radio and windshield wipers did not come on. The check engine light did. I turned the car off, then back on and the radio and wipers were fine -thou… --- ## [2006 Honda Accord Radio Reception](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-radio-reception/46314)
**Author:** [@dspiege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dspiege)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-radio-reception/46314 "2010-03-19T19:52:20Z")
I have a late model 2006 Honda Accord (the 2006 version with the LED brake lights). The radio signal produces a static interference sound at almost regular intervals regardless of what station I am on. However, it is onl… --- ## [Bad reception](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-reception/45476)
**Author:** [@epidle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/epidle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-reception/45476 "2010-03-04T03:13:34Z")
My Mercury Mystique is a year 2000, bought used without out the original radio. I am guessing the previous owner replaced it, choosing the cheapest brand out there, known as Durabrand. The reception (FM and AM) is either… --- ## [Poor Radio Reception in Saturn L200](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-radio-reception-in-saturn-l200/45061)
**Author:** [@kellynn84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kellynn84)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-radio-reception-in-saturn-l200/45061 "2010-02-25T00:43:00Z")
I drive a 2003 Saturn L200 and have had problems with the radio. It only gets one station in, while it should be getting tons more. There are lots in my area and every other vehicle I have gotten into gets them. The a… --- ## [BMW 330CI Radio won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-330ci-radio-wont-start/40698)
**Author:** [@be1848](https://community.cartalk.com/u/be1848)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-330ci-radio-wont-start/40698 "2010-02-08T01:41:03Z")
I have a 330CI 2002 BMW. I got a car wash and interiors cleaned this morning. After that the CD player or radio has stopped working. The display just shows the time. I do not know what button to press to turn it back on.… --- ## [Civic blows radio fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-blows-radio-fuse/43569)
**Author:** [@schobo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schobo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2010, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-blows-radio-fuse/43569 "2010-01-31T21:57:54Z")
My wife has a 2000 Honda Civic EX. She bought it used and it had a remote starter and aftermarket alarm system, both of which had been removed. She was driving it one day and the radio speakers began to crackle. She w… --- ## [New car stereo - bad radio reception](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-stereo-bad-radio-reception/43343)
**Author:** [@jscotty11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jscotty11)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2010, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-stereo-bad-radio-reception/43343 "2010-01-30T09:43:46Z")
I just installed a new car stereo. I found that the antenna connector (to the stereo) was broken and just had that replaced. I can only pick up a few stations and the stations that I know I should pick up (because I co… --- ## [Radio problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-problems/36058)
**Author:** [@tnelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tnelson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-problems/36058 "2010-01-25T17:52:35Z")
I purchased a 2009 Toyota Tacoma last October and love it, however, I have one major problem - the radio. It has a WMA stereo which actually sounds pretty good when it works. I had problems with the radio when the truck … --- ## [Sirius Radio Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sirius-radio-problem/38320)
**Author:** [@agostads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agostads)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2010, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sirius-radio-problem/38320 "2010-01-21T16:18:19Z")
I have a 2 month old Ford Fusion hybrid that came equipped with a Sirius satellite radio. About a week after I picked up the car I lost the programming for about 10 minutes, then a message appeared that the radio was up… --- ## [Radio problem after water pump replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-problem-after-water-pump-replacement/42579)
**Author:** [@msjeannie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msjeannie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2010, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-problem-after-water-pump-replacement/42579 "2010-01-16T03:58:58Z")
We just had our water pump replaced on our 2005 T&C. Now the radio does not work. It appears to work, but there is no sound. New battery about 3 weeks ago. Radio worked fine until water pump was replaced. Any though… --- ## [Camry radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-radio/42496)
**Author:** [@Katmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katmobile)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-radio/42496 "2010-01-14T01:48:58Z")
My mother has a 2008 Camry Hybrid. The radio was fine for about 1 1/2 years. About 6 months ago the radio started emitting a loud ringing sound intermittently. It was so bad she couldn't hear the Sox game. The dealer… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/radio/708.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=radio) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/radio/708.md?match_all_tags=true&page=3&tags%5B%5D=radio)