Where is the ground located for my 2002 Ford Focus antenna/radio?
I am getting nothing but static with the radio and have replaced the antenna base and antenna. Now I think maybe the ground is dirty/loose causing me to get reception for 3 seconds then static for 20 secs. Trying to find where the ground is grounded.
usually its grounded to the frame ..... typically this is a green wire. Wouldn't' know without a wiring diagram. now to be honest the Antenna should not be grounded unless it's an automatic antenna. Grounding the antenna will result in feedback noise
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