Poor reception on radio and dim lcd

1999 Peugeot 406 1.8 16 valve
Car: Peugeot 406
Year: 1999
Variant: 1.8 16 valve
Categories: Leaks & Noises
cannot pick up good reception on radio also very dim lcd
any ideas
jf
Problem added: Jul 13, 2010 (13 years ago)
Check aerial for corrosion / good earthing .
Answered Jul 13, 2010 (13 years ago)
Hi,
The faults you have do not sound connected, the display has probably got a couple of blown bulbs, easily replaceable, the radio you have suffers from internal tuner faults, to test it, plug another aerial directly into the back of the radio.
I left a post regarding radio replacement options for someone else yesterday, have a look, it might be helpful.
Answered Jul 13, 2010 (13 years ago)
many thanks for reply,it`s not the radio,the ariel is too blame how do change? also how do you change bulbs for the radio lcd display
many thanks
jf
Answered Jul 14, 2010 (13 years ago)
Hi,
Good to hear it's not the radio, if the aerial is at the front, it can be accessed by removing the interior light, there should be an 8mm or 10mm retaining nut holding the aerial lead to the aerial base, also check for corrosion, it is advisable to have an assistant to hold the aerial on the roof while you undo the nut on the inside to stop the aerial moving.
The LCD display is held in by torx 20 screws located under the surrounding trim or switch blanks from memory, you will also need some panel bulbs type 286, the bulb holders should allow you to pull the bulbs out but be careful they do not shatter if you use pliers, mind your eyes and finger tips. I haven't changed these for about 6 months so double check, have fun.
Answered Jul 14, 2010 (13 years ago)
many thanks,i have taken the ariel out and cleaned the rust off,but the radio only picks up fm (not many stations)
also tried too unscrew radio but its a bit smaller than torx 20
jf
Answered Jul 14, 2010 (13 years ago)
Replace aerial base and twig. the radio display has two blanking plugs either side. remove these to access the four retaining screws
Answered Jul 14, 2010 (13 years ago)
hi, I`ve changed the mast and base but still no me only 4 or 5 fm stations
when I take out radio and try a piece of wire the mw stations come through
jf
Answered Jul 16, 2010 (13 years ago)
hi,whats the best way to replace the ariel lead from the roof to the back of the radio?
jf
Answered Jul 17, 2010 (13 years ago)

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