Subject: Whistling Noise From Radio      Models: 911 Carrera/911 Turbo/928 S4 ALL

Bulletin Number: 88 – 04

Whistling noises from the radio and/or tape player with the engine running could be caused by a bad ground connection for the radio or radio booster.

Ground points (MP) for radio and booster.

911 Carrera and 911 Turbo

MP I is in the front compartment between the battery and fuse box. Check for tightness, corrosion and wire terminal crimping. Repair as necessary.

928 S4

MP V above central electric board. Check for tightness, corrosion and wire terminal crimping.

If no improvement, disconnect existing ground wire from booster and tape the terminal. Install a new 4mm gauge ground wire approximately 180mm long. Connect terminal to one of the booster mounting bolts.

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