Poor Radio Reception? Do The Seek-Stop Test (ASN0804-04)

POOR RADIO RECEPTION? DO THE SEEK-STOP TEST

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The Seek-Stop test is a handy way to troubleshoot customer complaints of poor radio reception. It's also great for gauging the audio unit's ability to receive AM and FM radio stations. Here's how you do it:

1. Find an open test area away from power lines, fences, and buildings.
2. Find a vehicle that's the same year, model, and trim level as the vehicle you're working on that you can use for comparison.
3. Park your customer's vehicle in the open test area.
4. Make sure all the doors are closed, then start the engine.
5. Tune the radio to its lowest AM frequency. Press the SEEK  bar, and count how many stations the seek feature stops on that you can actually hear.
6. Tune the radio to its lowest FM frequency. Press the SEEK  bar, and count how many stations the seek feature stops on that you can actually hear.
7. Move your customer's vehicle out of the test area. Get the comparison vehicle, and park it in exactly the same spot, facing the same direction.
8. Repeat steps 4 thru 6 as soon as you can so both tests are done at the same time of day.
9. Compare the test results of the two vehicles:
   • If the test results of your customer's vehicle are within 10%  of the comparison vehicle, your customer's vehicle is OK.
   • If the test results of your customer's vehicle differ more than 10%  from the comparison vehicle, refer to the appropriate S/M, and troubleshoot the antenna system. If the antenna system checks out OK, then replace the audio unit.