My radio, a standard unit, gets good reception on FM, but nowt but static on AM

My mechanic suggested I try one of those cheapie interior aerials off ebay, to see if that would fix the problem.I have a 2003 tdi elegance

What do people think of this suggestion ?

 

I have a similar problem with AM and the standard head unit. It does OK in strong signal areas but in rural Wiltshire AM is pants. I'm going to try making an earth lead to ground the case directly to the chassis to see if that makes a difference first before I investigate the original aerial which is now some 13 years old, but a new OEM aerial is around £50 as far as I've ascertained.

I have a similar problem with AM and the standard head unit. It does OK in strong signal areas but in rural Wiltshire AM is pants. I'm going to try making an earth lead to ground the case directly to the chassis to see if that makes a difference first before I investigate the original aerial which is now some 13 years old, but a new OEM aerial is around £50 as far as I've ascertained.

There is an OEM  one on ebay for around 32 quid

Please keep me posted how you do with your idea

Edited 23 August, 20169 yr by newtooctavia