QuestionQUESTION: Just bought a 95 940 volvo wagon. got the code from the dealer, entered it, lights went on, fm stereo keeps scanning. could it be an antenna issue? the antenna is built in the window.
ANSWER: Yes, could be the antenna wire is not connected to the input of the radio or a wire is broken somewhere along the way.
You will have to pull the radio unit out of the dash to get to the back side where the connection from the antenna is made.
To remove I think for this model you will have to release the clips that lock on each side when it is pushed in. So to remove, use a thin screwdriver to pry between the left and right edges of the radio unit; this will case the mounting case to spread far enough to let the clips slip by as you slide it out. There are removal tools that you can buy, but I don't think you will need them.
Once the unit is out make sure the antenna is connected properly. In the worst case a long piece of wire inserted into the center hole of the antenna input jack will give anough signal strength to lock up the radio with nearby stations. That will prove out the radio is functioning properly or not.
Hope this helps.
cleggsan
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QUESTION: Thanks cleggsan. I have no prob removing the radio but I don't know where the antenna connection is. There are three connectins on the back of the radio (two are rectancular click in and one is a circular plug).
AnswerCircular plug is the antenna. It is usually connected by a cable coming from the antenna which is coaxial; a center wire and an outer shield. The center wire is the antenna lead and the shield is ground.
For testing of the radio unit, take a long lead of single insulated wire, strip off about 1/2 inch and stick that bare end into the center hole of the jack on the back of the radio and see if it locks in on one or more of the nearby stations. If that shows the set working then you must troubleshoot the antenna cable or connection at the antenna, etc.
Hope this will help.
