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Rubbish radio reception!

Rubbish radio reception!

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jomo
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13-06-2019, 12:54 PM
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Ever since i fitted and after market headunit in the is200 i'v had rubbish radio reception?

It's a brand new unit so not faulty as it had rubbish reception with thge previous Kenwood mp3 unit?

Does the std powered ariel not like after market units?
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jomo
13-06-2019, 12:54 PM #1

Ever since i fitted and after market headunit in the is200 i'v had rubbish radio reception?

It's a brand new unit so not faulty as it had rubbish reception with thge previous Kenwood mp3 unit?

Does the std powered ariel not like after market units?

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Rabster
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13-06-2019, 01:22 PM
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Have you given the existing antenna a power source as it draws it from the radio noally if you haven't then it won't work right......


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13-06-2019, 01:22 PM #2

Have you given the existing antenna a power source as it draws it from the radio noally if you haven't then it won't work right......



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13-06-2019, 01:22 PM
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I have the same problem.
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13-06-2019, 01:22 PM #3

I have the same problem.

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jomo
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13-06-2019, 01:24 PM
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Rabster Have you given the existing antenna a power source as it draws it from the radio noally if you haven't then it won't work right......

Ah er no!
So wheres the power wire that needs a feed?
And is it a 12v feed it needs?
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jomo
13-06-2019, 01:24 PM #4

Rabster Have you given the existing antenna a power source as it draws it from the radio noally if you haven't then it won't work right......

Ah er no!
So wheres the power wire that needs a feed?
And is it a 12v feed it needs?

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13-06-2019, 02:12 PM
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It's a black cable running along the antenna cable it needs a 12v ignition feed or the antena out on aftermarket radios give 12v

Cable located right hand side of the radio opening


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13-06-2019, 02:12 PM #5

It's a black cable running along the antenna cable it needs a 12v ignition feed or the antena out on aftermarket radios give 12v

Cable located right hand side of the radio opening



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jomo
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14-06-2019, 07:19 AM
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Hi Rabs, had a quick look just now through the single din opening and couldnt see or feel any extra black cable that runs along the antena cable?
Is it way in the depths behind the faceplate?
Cheers BTW.
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jomo
14-06-2019, 07:19 AM #6

Hi Rabs, had a quick look just now through the single din opening and couldnt see or feel any extra black cable that runs along the antena cable?
Is it way in the depths behind the faceplate?
Cheers BTW.

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14-06-2019, 09:16 AM
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It is easier to see with the whole lot removed. (double din out).
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14-06-2019, 09:16 AM #7

It is easier to see with the whole lot removed. (double din out).

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14-06-2019, 02:31 PM
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FirebirdPhil It is easier to see with the whole lot removed. (double din out).

Bah! ok ill have to wait till weekend.

Cheers all, let you know how i get on.
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jomo
14-06-2019, 02:31 PM #8

FirebirdPhil It is easier to see with the whole lot removed. (double din out).

Bah! ok ill have to wait till weekend.

Cheers all, let you know how i get on.

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15-06-2019, 08:57 AM
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It has a white connector on it well mine did all I did was run the feed to the radio can't remember which but its very simple I even get AM which I didn't get before
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15-06-2019, 08:57 AM #9

It has a white connector on it well mine did all I did was run the feed to the radio can't remember which but its very simple I even get AM which I didn't get before

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15-06-2019, 09:09 AM
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Thanks Pat, where abouts did you find the connector, i,v got a feeling that i saw it when iv had the stereo out a few times and its behind the heated seat area at the back!
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jomo
15-06-2019, 09:09 AM #10

Thanks Pat, where abouts did you find the connector, i,v got a feeling that i saw it when iv had the stereo out a few times and its behind the heated seat area at the back!

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