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Radio Reception Poor

Andy C
in BMW 3 Series Forum

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Hi,

I am having problems with the radio reception; FM fine but AM/LW rubbish. Having just bought a '53 320i SE, I don't know where anything is (too tight to buy a workshop manual!).

1. Is anyone familiar with the problem?

2. Where is the ariel; been advised rear screen but unless part of the demister, not obviously there!

3. Is there a radio signal amp and if so where is it located?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Andy C

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    The amp is in one of the rear pillars, on my e36 coupe it was on the passenger side, pillar plastics just pull off..... Hope this helps

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    Okey dokey. The ariel amplifier on the E46 saloon is located in the near side rear roof pillar.

    The problem was a loose connection between the amp and the co-ax lead to the radio. Tightened up and Five live reigns!!

    Thanks for your help. :D

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