i didn't have problems with radio reception at all; however, i've seen a few other x-type owners having issues with radio reception, so it might be part of a pattern. any dealers in your area?

 

Your jinxed because your a benz fan!

My radio gets awesome reception seek works fine....must be your antenna or radio...

 

LOL at aquill's post .

 

You might need a new rear window.

 

**** envy, kind of drastic don't you think?

 

Yeah lol!!! Do it black benz and make the picture you take of it your avatar! I'd like that!

Wish I could help you out more bud...I haven't had a problem and haven't heard too many reception problems since I've been on this site....have any other problems like drivetrain, windows, door locks or a/c I could help ya out!

You could either look into taking the radio away from the dash and check things out...perhaps replace the radio...you can find single din dash kits at www.nexxia.co.uk/

 

my radio sucks as well. I dont think i need a new window since my car is almost new.

 

Why don't you swap it out man?

BTW if you wanted a good deal on a double din or single din with navi....pretty sure I could get a pioneer double din with navi and all of that for like 800-850....I'll check for ya if you wanted?

 

Being new does not matter.

If the antenna in the rear window was faulty when made, its going to give you bad reception from day one.

There is a reception module on the driver's side, behind the c-pillar trim cover. You could try that, but the problem is usually the rear
window.

 

Hey peewee if your car is newer why don't you take it in and have it fixed??? Just curious...I loved going to the dealer on the dealers' dime!

 

Makes sense Aquill............surely peewee woulda thought of that though?

Jim

 

If mine was like that and under warranty...I'd be seeing the local jag dealer...now I am officially surrounded by dealers as well! I have one in Novi, Troy and now just outside of Utica here in Michigan...here's a map">

 

I have just aquired a 2004 estate SE its has short aerial on roof does not receive stations well does not lock on scan. I will be trying to replace aerial any other ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

My 04 has almost 0 AM reception, I've pulled the head unit, cheack the ground, the antenna and everything else I could think of, but it still has no reception.

 

My '07 X-Type seems to get good reception until I hit hilly roads. That's when it starts to get staticky (is that a word?). Anyway, I haven't tried the AM band; maybe I should next time I take her out. I know the antenna is embedded in the rear glass on the sedan, but I think the wagon has a stalk antenna.

 

I just got my new to me car and I am shocked at how bad the reception is. I have had many cars with integrated antennas, but they were all better than this car. But they were all newer too. IS350, Honda Accord, and my Nissan Z all had great reception. Is there any way to boost the signal or improve reception?

 

My '04 gets pretty good reception on FM but AM is really poor. I lose ALL reception any time I turn on the rear window defroster though....it's more like interference.