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Expert: - 11/28/2006


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My am band on the low end is so staticy I can hardly listen to it. I have had the car for a year and it has been that way since I've had it. I've been told that BMW radios weren't any good, especially the AM band. I have been told the tint over the back window where the antenna is may have metal in it which affect reception. I've been told so many things I don't know what to believe. Any suggestions.

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i saw 2 or 4 cars with radio noise problems getting some radio stations and bad quality  and it was the metalic window tinting  
also near the back window there is a factory amplifier for the antenna only
one last thing if they clean the window to remove the tint and they use a knife or blade to clean the window or metal brush the line will get damage and the only solution is to replace the back window  

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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