AM Radio Needs Filter...?

bakoplan said:

I listen to several local AM radio sports talk stations here in LA, but with the new S it's almost impossible as the AM radio is picking up so much interference from the internal electric interface of the car. While it can be entertaining for a short bit to hear the frequency sound increase as the car picks up speed (like a surrogate engine), it gets tiresome very quickly, and all too often I cannot hear the sportscaster on the radio.

Has anyone else experienced this problem, and if so, any suggested fixes? My only thought is an AM radio filter, but understandably hesitant to take the car into a Best Buy and ask some installer to monkey with the electronics of the car...

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I haven't experienced this problem.

bakoplan said:

I listen to several local AM radio sports talk stations here in LA, but with the new S it's almost impossible as the AM radio is picking up so much interference from the internal electric interface of the car. While it can be entertaining for a short bit to hear the frequency sound increase as the car picks up speed (like a surrogate engine), it gets tiresome very quickly, and all too often I cannot hear the sportscaster on the radio.

Has anyone else experienced this problem, and if so, any suggested fixes? My only thought is an AM radio filter, but understandably hesitant to take the car into a Best Buy and ask some installer to monkey with the electronics of the car...

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You can probably listen to the same station streaming over the internet, if you find interference. Have you checked TuneIn/Slacker?

I do have the same problem. I have been listening to new radio on Tune In. The only downside is it seems to block local sports events.

Have had the same problem. I drive into NYC and once you are in the canyons, AM is out. Tunein/Slacker also don't quite work smoothly in the city. Talked to the SC and they acknowledged the problem, but not working on a solution.

There is no solution. This could be minimized by having the antenna at the front bumper area. Far far away from the sources of EM energy.