islanderbob

The radio gets no reception just static outside the city. It the city the reception is very poor and fades in and out. The CD player and AUX work great. Is this a radio or an antenna problem? Need help!

ruley73

Sounds like an antenna issue to me. What year is your Equinox?

vtbigdog

What year and what radio do you have?

islanderbob

2007 Equinox. Pioneer radio system

vtbigdog

Do you have a separate Sirius or XM radio also installed?

islanderbob

No Sirius or XM radio also installed.

vtbigdog

As previously said the antenna may be a problem. Are you able to check to see if the antenna is firmly seated in the back of the radio?

islanderbob

I don't know how to get to the back of the radio. Also when I unscrew the antenna from the top of the Equinox there is no change or loss of reception. Would this mean than the screw-on antenna is the problem?

vtbigdog

Are you having a problem with AM, FM or both?

They changes the dash console layout in 2007 but on mine the front fascia can be removed which will give you access to the screws that attach the radio to the dashboard. Start removing down by your window buttons. Once off remove the radio screws and slide the radio out so you can access the antenna connector. Remove the connector completely and then slide it back in. Then check your radio reception before reinstalling the radio.

If you are uncomfortable disassembling the dash, or if you do and your reception does not improve, my suggestion would be to take your car to a car audio business....like Best Buy and have them diagnose it. They can check it out for you and temporarily hook up a new antenna to see if that makes a difference

vtbigdog

I also found this TSB from chevrolet...

#08-08-44-005A: Radio Volume Fluctuation, Excessive Static, Weak Reception on Medium Strength FM Stations (Reprogram Radio) - (Mar 12, 2008)