I get about fifteen minutes of perfect radio sound and then it disappears and all I get is static and squealing hi, you could try plugging a spare antenna in where the stock one is but it sounds like its toast so call around at junkyards. Plus it did it every day. I was delighted at the prospect of having a Digital Radio in the car, but have been disappointed with the reception. It also switches itself on when taking sharp right hand turns above about 10 mph. I have recently purchased a new car - a Ford Fiesta - which has an in built Digital Radio. Try troubleshooting and fixing the problem at home before taking your car into the dealer or auto repair shop. It's one of those grundig SEAT cassette radios which is built into the car. We have explained all the major reasons that make car stereo to reset, along with this we have added proven methods to fix this. Thank you. Stereos in cars are very sensitive. Wiring, fuses, speakers and antennas can often cause a loss of sound. SEAT Ibiza and Cordoba had them between 1999 and 2002. In looking at how the antenna was mounted, it does not have a robust rubber boot or gasket between hard plastic and metal roof. Why Does My Car Stereo Keep Resetting? When I drive through the City Centre, particularly between tall buildings the signal drops and the sound disappears completely. Is this a known fault and should the dealer be able to fix it? Using common computer logic, I tried a hard reset. Checking these areas might save you money. It can be frustrating to turn on your car stereo and find out that the sound has cut out. Malfunction in Memory Wire. One tiny issue I seem to be having is the DAB radio signal as it keeps dropping out. Unless you live in open country, close to a transmitter, then you will have problems. Hi all, Just got me new GTE yesterday and absolutely love it :D. I had the Outlander PHEV before so really enjoying the acceleration and sportiness of the GTE . The radio constantly loses the signal. Ford car radio losing signal. I have 2 portable DAB radios & they are both utter garbage, losing signal whenever an aircraft is nearby, so there is no way I will have one for my car. The dealer says it is a problem with radio Newcastle but it happens on all stations. Loosing sat radio signal; but also the roof mount antenna vibrates above 60 mpg creating loud rattling and wind noises. My car radio, which is in a Seat Cordoba MKII and which has the LCD display and air conditioning displaying on the same screen, keeps losing signal. They often create problems and are very annoying. I have a “bluetooth” radio I recently put in my car and bought a new car kit to make it work, but the radio keeps saying “no car kit” despite trying everything we know. Finally, having a working radio would last up to an hour and longer. Radio receivers constantly pick up on electronic activity in the vicinity, from things such as microwaves and lightbulbs, and interpret it as a signal, creating interference. 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