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Old 05-08-2012, 12:13 PM
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I was listening to my radio on fm and it just cut out am work the cassette deck works and ten I change it to fm I hear static my antenna is still attached and not bent I checked the fuses real quick but I was in a rush did I just over look it? I didn't think their was one
 
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Old 05-08-2012, 12:16 PM
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No fuse for the antenna, or just the FM band. Either the radio died, or, the antenna came unplugged from the radio.
 
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Old 05-08-2012, 03:31 PM
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Do I need to pull the dash to check where the antenna is plugged in ?
 
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Old 05-08-2012, 03:35 PM
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It plugs in to the back of the radio. Need to remove the bezel and some screws.
 
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Maybe your hearing aids need new batteries?
 
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Originally Posted by PmuLLin
Do I need to pull the dash to check where the antenna is plugged in ?
Should just have to pull the bezel off and there should be 2 or 4 screws that hold the radio in place, take those out and pull out your radio, see if anything is disconnected.

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good excuse to upgrade to an aftermarket deck!
 
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Old 05-08-2012, 04:57 PM
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I just bought my '98 1500 and all I get is AM. Only static on FM. I wonder too if the antenna came loose or is this an issue with these radios.
 
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Jigabop's got the right idea!
 
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That happend in both of my trucks.. wasnt a big deal i just replaced it with a better aftermarket unit which is what i would recommend... Happend in my Jeep but that was my fault.. the water was deeper than i thought
 



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