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I noticed static on fm station on my radio. the

I noticed static on fm station on my radio in 2006 forester. the next day there was nothing but static on both all am and fm stations. Could not use my radio?? anyone know what this is? CD player was fine

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We have a similar problem but the Weather radio stations bleed into FM stations, and also the CD player . Sorry no solution, looking for one for our issue. 2006 forester

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I would get the alternator checked, sounds like its leaking ac current which can also kill the battery

  • Anonymous May 08, 2013

    This answer is absolutely illogical. The alternator has nothing whatsoever to do with radio reception.

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