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850 Wagon AM Static

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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walt007
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850 Wagon AM Static

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I have intermittent AM static on my '95 850 wagon. Other than that, AM reception is fine.
Clues:
1) Vehicle-speed related, not engine-RPM related.
2) Present when coasting.
3) Goes away when I apply the brakes and then starts up again getting louder with time. I also note a reduction when the hand brake is slightly applied.
4) Is not evident on damp days.
Could it be electrical-static buidlup or related to the ABS brake system.?

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