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Radio static when rear defroster turned on

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Old 08-27-2004, 12:19 PM
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Radio static when rear defroster turned on

Anyone else have this problem? We had a cool night the other night and I put on my defroster before I turned on my radio. When I turned the radio on, I got a TON of static. I know the antenna is in the rear window, but I didn't expect a problem like that. Anyone know a way to work around it?
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Old 08-27-2004, 08:45 PM
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I have the same problem, my dealer just ordered me a new rear window, says it's a known issue that the wiring of the antenna and rear defroster is poorly done.

My car is an 02 w/29K so it's a warranty for me.

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Old 08-28-2004, 11:43 AM
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Problem is one of the lines for the rear window defroster is broken- someone must have scratched it. When you turn it on, the radio antenna picks up the static from that. I seen it happen maaany times when they bring a car in for service with that complaint. It only happens if you have a window mounted antenna like our 5th gens do.
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Well, that's good to know. I have an 01 with 32k on it, so I'll see if I can get my dealer to cover it. Thanks guys.
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