It sounds like your antenna isn't grounded properly. Check the antenna base
for rust and make sure it's seated directly to the sheet metal of the
fender.



Paul Vina


"Mark F" <mkpl@cox.net> wrote in message
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> I replaced the factory radio on my 2004 Honda Accord LX with a
> Pioneer DEH-5500MP. I used the mounting and wiring kit from
> Crutchfield, which is a Metra 99-7862. With this setup I no
> longer get AM reception. The antenna is snug and tight in the
> socket of the new unit, and FM seems to be fine. The factory
> unit had no problem with AM, and the AM on the Pioneer unit
> worked fine in my older car. Could it be a grounding issue? If
> so, would it just be to connect a wire from the car frame to the
> Pioneer frame, or would that create a ground loop and other
> problems?
>
> To make manners worse, it appears that once the Metra mount kit
> is snapped in, it is very hard to remove.
>
> Other than that, it works great.
>