Volvo 850 site: Repairs, Forum
This specific Volvo Forum page is closed to new comments.

To see the latest Volvo S40, V40, 850, S70, V70, XC90, S80 posts and participate in current discussions, click Volvo Forum. To view repairs and other Volvo car information, go to Matthews Volvo Site Home page.

Happy Volvo ownership!
Matt
Volvo Forum

Posted by Larry on August 20, 2002 at 13:10:50:

In Reply to: AM Radio Static - 1997 -- 850 posted by Eric on July 02, 2002 at 13:50:40:

I don't know if someone has solved the problem for you before this, but here is what I did to fix the problem in my '99 V70. The problem is caused by a poor ground when the radio is inserted. To fix it I slid the radio in and out several time until the ground (wherever it is) gets to bare metal. That took care of the problem. It does recur anytime the Volvo sits for a period of days, but this fix works every time. You can test to see if this is the problem by pushing in on the radio around the top and bottom corners. If that cuts the static, that is your problem. I wish I had discovered this fix when I had my Saab. it had the same problem and the dealer could not fix it. Larry

Follow Ups (if any):

Post a Followup:

Name:

E-Mail (optional):

Subject:

Comments:

[Sorry, this feature is closed, please use the link below]
Volvo Forum