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Expert: - 7/31/2007


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I have a 2005 Prius. About 4 months ago I began experience very poor reception on the AM portion of the car's radio.  FM works fine.  I took the car to a Toyota dealer who pulled the radio, but didn't change anything.  However, I noticed that the reception was much better when I got the car back.  About 2-3 weeks after, the AM reception started going bad again, and is now extremely poor.  Occassionally, the AM will be pretty good, but the overall trend is bad.

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did you add window tinting to that vehicle  sometimes window film in the back window stops the fm/am signal
there is also a msll amplifier in the back next to the window that can be damage check that i am sorry i can not help you more

i was working on a 07 avalon and after replacing the radio and sending the car to the dealer a few times
removing the window tinting film solve the problem
some of them have metal parts on the film
good luck

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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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