I have the plug-in iPod FM receiver, which simply plugs into the 12v cig lighter, and then works off any FM channel.... I bought a brand name receiver, not the $3 one from eBay. it worked perfectly for some time, then my car stood for 3 weeks while i was away.
When i came back, suddenly the receiver doesnt work. horrible reception, and nothing but Static noise on every channel. The amazing thing is that when i cover the ipod or even the receiver with my hands, it works perfectly, but as soon as i take my hands away, back to the Noise. meaning if i put my hands close to it, reception becomes great, as soon as i take my hands away, reception disappears and only noise.
Im sure its something with the car, or the cars radio, not the receiver. something in the car is now jamming the signal... I know because i did two things to check - I tried another FM receiver in the car, and same thing. and, second, this receiver works fine in other cars.
any ideas ?? is it possible that something in the radio or wiring got messed up while the car was in the garage for 3 weeks ?
P.S. the radio itself works absolutely fine on all FM/AM channels
