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6th Gen ('00-'05): weird issue with radio and rear defrost

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Old 05-02-2012, 02:12 AM
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I noticed this the other nite driving home. when listening to the radio when i turned on my rear defrost, i lost all signal on all stations. but when defrost is off, it works perfect. is this a known issue or problem, or do i actually have a short or something happening in my car? i do notice the rear defrost is very slow to work. but does work. im not blowing fuses or anything either
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 11:51 PM
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The antenna in these cars is in the rear window, since there really close(practically the same place) it causes and interference when the rear defroster is on. I didn't notice it much on my monte carlo, well not as much as it happens in my 300. But I don't listen to the radio to overly often so it was no big deal to me
 
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Old 05-04-2012, 06:09 AM
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I believe it's behind the passenger side, rear interior quarter panel trim is a module that is used for the rear defroster and the antenna. I've been trying to chase down a problem with my rear defroster and a problem I don't have but have read about is what you described. Chances are high the problem is that module.
 
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