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6th Gen ('00-'05): FM not working on radio

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Old Aug 22, 2025 | 01:23 PM
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All of a sudden, the FM on my radio stopped working. The AM and SXM work fine. Anyone had this happen? How was it fixed?

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Old Aug 29, 2025 | 11:24 AM
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So SXM uses it's own antenna. The FM/AM radio uses antenna lines that are also part of the rear defroster. There is a module hidden behind one of the rear interior panels that is connected to the process. I wonder if there is a problem with the connection to the rear glass or that module.
 
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Thanks for info. Any idea which panel?
 
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If my memory serves, it is on the passenger side, rear upper panel. I think you need to remove the clothing hook and it gently pops out.
 
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Thanks. I’ll check it out. Can’t be without my tunes.
 
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