cleethree

Alright guys I did a search and got nothing...

So when I'm listen to regular radio, FM, and turn on the rear defroster, the radio gets fuzzy. It's like it's not getting good reception. Anyone else have this before?

For reference I have a 06 IS350 with everything but ML.

408IS350

Did you ever have tint removed on the back window?

bobbynoise

I was just about to post the same thing, but decided to do a search first

I have a 2006 IS 350, no tint, no ML and Nav. I usually drive around the North/Central Jersey area.


Few things I noticed:

• The reception isn't affected, or it's barely affected in the morning [7am-9am]
• It always happens between 6pm-10pm, maybe even longer
  

Any ideas?

SGMIS3

does it mess up the defroster lines when you remove tint?????? i think thats my problem too... how can u fix it?

bobbynoise

Is the static consistent at any time of the day for you guys? I never have any problems in the morning.

bobbynoise

I did some google searches on the issue and most of the responses have come to the consensus that it may be due to a cracked/scratched line on the rear defroster. The cracks cause arcs in the electrical flow when the defrost is on thus causing the staticy reception.

Doesn't quite explain why I don't have any problems in the morning. Dew maybe?

Mark350

My girlfriends Yaris had the same problem...they had to replace the whole rear window to fix it, under warranty of course. Something to do with the antenna.

kickin8

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aftermarket HID?

bobbynoise

nope, stock HID. Hope replacing the window isn't the only solution. Just drove myself out of warranty not too long ago.