2005 A6, FM Radio reception

Rick,

Just a quick question. Did you drive the 4.2 before you settled on the 3.2? Reason is, I am going to trade in my 2001 A6
2.7T, and so far have driven only the 4.2, which, I might say, handles and drives fantastic. Don't know whether or not
the 5-7 thousand dollar difference is worth it to go with the 4.2. I can equip the 3.2 with everything except auto
steering column, heated steering wheel, and solar sun roof, which I don't need and have a car that is much cheaper.

Your insight appreciated.



On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 21:05:56 -0330, "Richard Janes" > wrote:

>I just traded my 2001 Mercedes E320 4Matic for a 2005 A6, 3.2.
>I love the car, and in many ways it is better than any of the 7 Mercedes
>that I have owned. However, the FM radio reception has been sporadic
>since I bought it about ten days ago. I returned to the dealer who
>could not detect the problem because their computer software
>is not yet up dated for the 05 models. Anyone else have any experience
>with this issue?
>
>Rick Janes
>

Rick
Does the reception fade with the rear window defogger on? or at any time?
Window defoggers are notorious for causing interference. Also there could be
a problem with the FM antenna amplifier which is located at the top of the
rear windshield, underneath the upper interior cross trim piece that
connects to the c pillar on both sides.
Only other thought is that the control module for the infotainment system
may be coded incorrectly. If your dealership hasn't updated there scan tools
yet than I'd try another dealership. Most should have the updates by now,
whether they install them or not is a different story.

Good Luck
Chuck
"Richard Janes" > wrote in message
...
>I just traded my 2001 Mercedes E320 4Matic for a 2005 A6, 3.2.
> I love the car, and in many ways it is better than any of the 7 Mercedes
> that I have owned. However, the FM radio reception has been sporadic
> since I bought it about ten days ago. I returned to the dealer who
> could not detect the problem because their computer software
> is not yet up dated for the 05 models. Anyone else have any experience
> with this issue?
>
> Rick Janes
>

Unlikely that a couputer update at the dealer will help this.

More likely, they will actually need to think on their own.

The problem is probably a poor ground connection associated with the antenna
amplifier. Probably located in the 'C' pillar (by rear window).

Richard Janes wrote:

> Thanks Charles;
>
> The problem occurs irradically. If I start the car 10
> times on any given day the FM radio may work properly
> on 6 of those occasions, (clear perfect reception).
> On the other 4 occasions I can barely hear the station
> with a lot of static. AM works perfect on all occasions?
>
> I am waiting for the Dealer to get the proper computer
> update. I live in Newfoundland and the closest another
> Audi dealer is is about 1000KM and an 8 hour ferry ride.
> Will just have to waite.
>
> Take care.
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>
>
> "Charles Freeland" > wrote in message
> news:Jirpd.9220$ld2.1637@trnddc05...
>
>>Rick
>>Does the reception fade with the rear window defogger on? or at any time?
>>Window defoggers are notorious for causing interference. Also there could
>>be a problem with the FM antenna amplifier which is located at the top of
>>the rear windshield, underneath the upper interior cross trim piece that
>>connects to the c pillar on both sides.
>>Only other thought is that the control module for the infotainment system
>>may be coded incorrectly. If your dealership hasn't updated there scan
>>tools yet than I'd try another dealership. Most should have the updates by
>>now, whether they install them or not is a different story.
>>
>>Good Luck
>>Chuck
>>"Richard Janes" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>>I just traded my 2001 Mercedes E320 4Matic for a 2005 A6, 3.2.
>>>I love the car, and in many ways it is better than any of the 7 Mercedes
>>>that I have owned. However, the FM radio reception has been sporadic
>>>since I bought it about ten days ago. I returned to the dealer who
>>>could not detect the problem because their computer software
>>>is not yet up dated for the 05 models. Anyone else have any experience
>>>with this issue?
>>>
>>>Rick Janes
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

At least on my older model, the radio can be coded for either local
reception, or for Dx (distant channels) to boost the reception range. Have
them check to see that it is set for Dx.
"Tony" > wrote in message
...
> Unlikely that a couputer update at the dealer will help this.
>
> More likely, they will actually need to think on their own.
>
> The problem is probably a poor ground connection associated with the
> antenna amplifier. Probably located in the 'C' pillar (by rear window).
>
> Richard Janes wrote:
>
>> Thanks Charles;
>>
>> The problem occurs irradically. If I start the car 10
>> times on any given day the FM radio may work properly
>> on 6 of those occasions, (clear perfect reception).
>> On the other 4 occasions I can barely hear the station
>> with a lot of static. AM works perfect on all occasions?
>>
>> I am waiting for the Dealer to get the proper computer
>> update. I live in Newfoundland and the closest another
>> Audi dealer is is about 1000KM and an 8 hour ferry ride.
>> Will just have to waite.
>>
>> Take care.
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Charles Freeland" > wrote in message
>> news:Jirpd.9220$ld2.1637@trnddc05...
>>
>>>Rick
>>>Does the reception fade with the rear window defogger on? or at any time?
>>>Window defoggers are notorious for causing interference. Also there could
>>>be a problem with the FM antenna amplifier which is located at the top of
>>>the rear windshield, underneath the upper interior cross trim piece that
>>>connects to the c pillar on both sides.
>>>Only other thought is that the control module for the infotainment system
>>>may be coded incorrectly. If your dealership hasn't updated there scan
>>>tools yet than I'd try another dealership. Most should have the updates
>>>by now, whether they install them or not is a different story.
>>>
>>>Good Luck
>>>Chuck
>>>"Richard Janes" > wrote in message
...
>>>
>>>>I just traded my 2001 Mercedes E320 4Matic for a 2005 A6, 3.2.
>>>>I love the car, and in many ways it is better than any of the 7 Mercedes
>>>>that I have owned. However, the FM radio reception has been sporadic
>>>>since I bought it about ten days ago. I returned to the dealer who
>>>>could not detect the problem because their computer software
>>>>is not yet up dated for the 05 models. Anyone else have any experience
>>>>with this issue?
>>>>
>>>>Rick Janes
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>