nated0323

I just purchased a 2009 gs 350 a few months ago with 40k on it fully certified. I quickly noticed that most of the fm radio stations were static even local ones that I usually listen to all the time. Some stations would go in and out of static but too annoying for me to deal with. Ive tried turning random things on and off to see if it changes the reception but nothing helps or makes it worse. At first I thought i'd just deal with it, but then I realized how much radio I actually listen to. So I brought it to the local lexus dealer a few weeks ago to see if they could fix it. They replaced the head unit once with no success, so they ordered another one and replaced the original with it. They had the car for two weeks and when I picked the car up they said that all the stations come in except a couple.. Turns out it seems to be exactly the same as it was before, maybe slightly better. I want this fixed completely with no static at all especially since the car is certified and most things are covered.
I think it could only be one of three things the head unit, the rear windshield (where the fm antenna is located) or the wiring in between the two. Since they already replaced the head unit twice I think its safe to say its not the head unit even though they said they tested it somehow and thats what the problem was......
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

pman6

is the antenna intact?
maybe the antenna was damaged previously when tint was removed

any window tint?

nated0323

Nope no tint that I know of, everything looks good..

caco830

I know this is an old thread but I just bought an 09 350 and had the same exact issue and my rear window tinted. Turns out it was the cig lighter one charger I had plugged in. It was one of those cheap ones. I plugged in my Verizon phone charger and the radio static disappeared. Very odd but sort of makes sense. Just thought I’d share.

PaulyGS300

I have also noticed my FM stations get more noisy and staticy when I installed a dash cam. I ran the wire from basically the rearview mirror to the passenger floor kick panel fuse box. The inteference of the power going to the camera distorts the FM station signal.

gr8fulRed

I have an 09' as well....and yes, my FM stations are curiously fuzzy much of the time too. They come in "okay" for the most part, but some times they are just faint/static. Same stations are crystal clear in the Honda Oddy. Weird. I'll try removing the cell phone charger to see if that helps.