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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2007WAVE LT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARD, Y4M/MLMREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTCELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESRADIO POOR RECEPTION (FM)
2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM

Radio Poor Reception (FM)

2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLMSECTION Radio Poor Reception (FM)
Radio Poor Reception (FM)

Step Action Yes No
1
  1. Unplug the antenna cable from the antenna.
  2. Connect the test antenna to the antenna cable.
  3. Inspect the FM radio reception.
Is the FM radio operating properly?		 Go to Step 2  Go to Step 3 
2 Replace the antenna. Refer to Radio Antenna Module Replacement .
Is the repair complete?		 System OK -
3
  1. Remove the cassette radio from the instrument panel.
  2. Unplug the antenna cable from the audio system.
  3. Plug the test cable into the audio system.
  4. Inspect the FM radio reception.
Is the FM radio operating properly?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Replace the antenna cable between the audio system and the antenna.
Is the repair complete?		 System OK -
5 Replace the cassette radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
Is the repair complete?		 System OK -
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