Nice video, I'm putting aftermarket head unit in my 2019 nissan rogue, reception is no good. Do you know what wire is for power antenna in the harness???
I installed the PAC Audio kit in my 2012 Camaro, and have noticed the FM signal is pretty bad now with the new radio. The kit comes with an antenna adapter that looks like the one you showed with that round thing on it, and a remote turn on wire. I believe it’s all hooked up correctly. I have read others having the same issue.
I have a 2006 bmw 325xi with hifi. I'm trying to install an aftermaket headunit that simply says to connect the blue wire from the aftermarket harness to the blue wire on the stock harness. There is no blue wire. I believe, in my system, the antenna wire is also the amp control wire and is black (not "white" as some other forums suggest). I've read that I need to cut the black wire from the amp in the trunk and leave it disconnected and the antenna will then function. But, isn't this going to disable the amp?
Hi. I have a vw passat and I have a weird issue after changing the head unit to an aftermarket one. When the car is off (no acc/ignition) the radio has great reception but the moment I turn on the key to acc or switch the car on the reception dies completely. I have received the antenna amplifier but even after installing that it's the same. Any help will be great
If the antenna is detachable (like on my 2002 VW), also check that the connection to the antenna is clean and clear of crud. Put a bit of bulb grease in to help the connection.
great job, i have same issue with my BMW and same attenna wire with the silver tube, my blue wire isnt connected to anything. so i hook it to my remote wire on harness?
HI. I bought a pioneer 8200nex and a idatalink maestro rr to go into my 2012 silverado 2500. I have not been able to get the hd radio working with this set up. I connected to blue/white wire on the radio with the blue/white wire on the maestro rr harness when I installed the radio. Do you guys have any suggestions.
Any tips for bad reception in a 2002 Mercedes c320 with a Kenwood ddx9903s? It's not horribly awful, but it is definitely not as good as the factory radio.
I have a 11 Mercedes ml350 non hardon kardon system and switched my radio to an Alpine ilx 207 and the radio reception SUCKS!! I watched your video and was wondering which radio antenna is the right one (like the one in the video) for my specific car because that radio signal is really starting to get onto my nerves. Thanks for your help in advance.
I'm getting crumby FM reception after swapping the stereo in my 06' Honda Pilot. I've tried both connecting and disconnecting the blue power wire that came connected to the antenna adapter and still no dice. Is there any other way I can boost reception?
I have got Vw Passat (Europe) and I had DAB manufacturaly fitted. I have got a new pioneer car play unit istalled, the guy installed an additional windscreen mount dab antenna, since that I have a crappy DAB signal and in 90% no fm signal at all. Could you please advise on that. Thanks in advance.
2017 Nissan Titan SV has crappy reception with the factory antenna. Will adding a powered antenna booster help? I don't know what to buy. My Dodge Charger doesn't have this issue.
i have a 2009 mercedes benz ml 350 and im looking for siruis radio to car antenna adapter can you please give me link to buy one. im stalling kenwood dnx773s. you guys rock! your videos are so helpful. thank you
Got a question for ya. I got one of these boosters for my e46, but what goes in the middle? What I mean is, the clip on one side plugs into the radio, but the other side doesn’t have the connection end that will fit a German car. The factory plug for my car is a little sideways slide in clip. It needs a female clip similar to what is on the back of the radio. What is your solution to this because that’s what I’m up against? My radio came with the solution, but going that way the wire sticks out to far, hits the firewall, and doesn’t allow the radio to slide all the way back. The wire that came with my headunit plugs into the radio and has a connector that fits the big female end, and then allowing the other end to plug into my existing factory plug. Like I said, it won’t work though and I’m not sure if you can even orintate in that way or if there is a certain direction the flow has to be. Haha, I tried to explain as best I could without showing you or having maybe proper wording of the wires and such.
O.K. but how do you provide power to the german antenna so you can use it in the new head unit? Do you provide separate power from the amp turn on wire or another 12v switched source? Is the antenna signal then fed through the outer part of the connector (12v inside lead, signal from where and is shield also ground?) thanks
Hi guys I have a 2005 Mini Cooper r52 base and I get crappy FM reception from my AVH-X7800Bt after market stereo ... Can you help me Pleeezzzz with suggestions?
I know this is an old video but I have an HHR that is having same problem but it is a single connection coming out. I put an aftermarket head unit in and I have no radio signal at all. Prior to the installation only the tweeters would play sound now I have sound thru all speakers but no radio stations just static. If you can please help me out.
I just replaced the stereo and got an adapter for the antenna cable and it came with the small blue wire. Where do i connect that one?? The reception is poor but it was poor with thr original installtion as well so i assume it’s the antenna...
Hey guys. So ive just fitted a pure 200 dab adapter in my car and the reception on the glass aerial is terrible so i tryed to connect it up to the amplified aerial on the roof and its still bad. Would a inline signal booster work do you think? 🤔
Hey guys, I am hoping that you have experienced the issues of poor sound audio from Toyota's JBL Premium Greenedge stereo head unit installed in several of their vehicle models including the 2017 Camry XLE. (This is a stock unit with no modifications.) The issue: While set to FM / AM, there is almost no bass, and their sorry excuse for an EQ makes almost no meaningful changes in treble or midrange levels. This is a widespread problem affecting several model years, from around 2014 to present. Using HD or XM radio signal and playback on CD player is somewhat better, but not great and listening to any regular AM / FM signal is dismal at best. Is there any chance you guys have a suggestion or a fix for this? Any tips on fixing this flaw would make all late model Toyota owners EXTREMELY GRATEFUL! Thank you. JC
i have a VW golf mk5. I installed a aftermarket unit from japan called junsun. The reception is bad however i can only slightly hear the radio station music but there is a lot of static. ive been trying to solve this problem for days now. please help. thank you. =)
Hi guys. My bmw e46 radio has two plug at the back. One for the antenna and one for the antenna amplifier i think... how do i connect the antenna amplifier wire to the aftermarket radio? Thanks so much
Hello guys, I`ve bought for my german car (Audi A4) a aftermarket headunit from (Eonon), now my radio is signal is zero, no sound, my music works great if i play it from usb or sdcard/phone etc.. Can you suggest me some solution?
Hello Had my fender replaced and now I have to be close to station to get reception. 2013 F150 Does it need to be grounded or do I need a new antenna how do I check that
I installed a Class D sub amp in my VW Passat 2011, after that i got bad signal to the Radio. Is there a solution for this? I use the build in antenna with a Phantom adapter to boost the signal. but still bad.
Say in the case that you DONT need that device, and you can get away with simply using that fakra adapter, is there a setting of some sort *within the radio settings* that you have to turn on for it to receive 12v?
I have a b7 audi rs4, I've just received this exact same Fakra antenna connector but my problem remains... there's no sound coming from the speakers... harness connected correctly and the radio is on, Bluetooth connected and music playing but no sound from the speakers How do u get it to work?
Hi guys I bought a Chinese after market radio touch screen I'd be very happy with only for the reception is awful,,, I can't get anything unless I'm in certain locations were as my original radio gets everything,,,, I disconnected my arieal and went and bought a 12v basic one in halfords hoping it would improve,,, but still nothing,,,, am I doing something wrong or is it just rubbish,,, cheers John
Guys I got 2012 ford fusion non sync or amp stock radio fm perfect after market radio fm sucks what wire is for the the antenna booster pleas help driving me crazy
Hello everyone!. Where I can find the antenna diversity card? My car is an E46 318tds compact 2004 and my command key stopped working... Is not problem of the battery because happens the same with the second key... Some weeks before this problem , one fusible burned 2 times and did it stop working the window and central lock and key command. I suspect that it burned after I closed the bag door! But I fixed just after change the fusible. But now, just the key command is not working... I suspect that it could be the diversity antena. But almost dismount my car to find where is it... Someone there knows where I find it? Do you know what could be?
I used antenna remote wire to turn my sub amp since my blue and white will not turn it on i think radio gets a little of static but i use radio for bluetooth
Hi guys I have a dilemma regarding aftermarket radio. Poor reception FM & AM I hope you guys can help me regarding this issue. I have a 2006 QX56 Infiniti I purchase a stereo it is a chameleon concept X model Purchased it and had it installed and it had very no reception on FM and AM channels the stereo shop tried and amplified antenna aftermarket did not work then they tried using my current antenna on my vehicle that didn't work either. Did some research on the settings it was set for European so I set it for USA setting then I got some type of reception but not as clear Can you guys help me with this issue. I'm trying to fix it myself because the stereo shop seem to be bothered by me trying to rectify the issue of my reception on my FM and AM stereo that I purchased from them Can you please help with any suggestion or advice please Thank you Daniel
FM car radio does have problems in areas where there's lots of hills trees buildings and structures and because of these, you tend to get distortion or hissing especially stereo stations. FM also depends on line of sight. A good plus with FM is that reception doesn't suffer at night from continental interference and the quality is better. AM car radio doesn't suffer the problems of FM and is more suited to built up areas, hills, mountains, and built up zones, but is not as good quality, and after dark, because of skywave propagation, you hear foreign stations on top of what you are trying to hear and signals may fade and / or distort horribly.
I have a 2010 Hyundai Tucson bought an android radio from china FM no reception I installed FM booster still nothing do you have any Ideas your input would be helpful..
Juan Valera I have the same problem, no radio reception whatsoever. Due to an unamplified aerial. I have downloaded a radio app and listen through this now. It doesn’t lose signal when on the move. Uses data off your phone but not excessively. Plus I no longer need to remove the unit once again to remedy with a signal booster. Hope this helps.
Most likely nowhere. If you have a normal antenna, then you don't need that. It is only for small antennas like those shark antennas on BMW to amplify the signal.
Hoping I can get answers - I have a 2018 Honda Civic LX Coupe. No "shark fin" antenna, instead its in the glass. I recently had a High-end Kenwood unit installed, but BOTH the FM and AM reception were poor. The installer found a bad antenna conversion cable, swapped it - AM reception improved dramatically, but FM reception is still poor. Can anyone tell me whats going on, and what the remedy for this is?
Hey guys this is Aaron from Texas. I have an 07 Silverado classic extended cab with the avh-p4300. I plane on installing my Rockford T5 components in the front doors. But I'm not sure what to do with the rear doors. I want to try and install Rockford in the rear doors also But don't know to have pods made to fit more T5's or keep the 4x6 plate in there. Any help or a video of an install Thank you
bikerbrego wow T5's are sweet. If you are going for loud make pods and add them to the rear. If you are going for sound quality, go for the 4x6's. You just need a touch of rear sound, you don't want to draw away from the T5's.
I have a problem with the stations on my Audi A2. Ever since I bought a new Mp3 player and since I put the same in the car, I don't have a lot of stations anymore. It's like the problem is in the factory antenna. I guess I have to buy a new antenna and the problem will be solved.
So informative!!! found y'alls channel after looking for aftermarket double din DVD radio for my new to me 06 nissan murano. ..Big question what radio would you recommend for my car (and where to purchase ) ... would be awesome if y'all did a vid on install of that radio and the aftermarket chassis that integrates the original functions
STEELTXGAL hey these guys are for sure a big help . the biggest question you want to ask yourself is what you want from your headunit and how much can you spend . then you want to look at your factory headunit/radio and see if everything will be compatible with your new head unit. the reason I say this is your car might have a bose sound system with 1 ohm speakers but your new headunit would output in 4ohms . just did my 2004 maxima with bose got a new nex4200 and I got everything to work except HD Radio . look on Crutchfield for your headunit and they will tell you everything you need for the install
STEELTXGAL thank you. Metra makes the kit for that (99-7612b/s). Yes the next one we get in definitely needs a video. The kit and install parts can be a sticker shock on that car. If you go to www.metraonline.com you can get a list of parts. Figure out your budget and feature wish list and we can give you some recommendation.
If your head unit has dual fakra white. The booster kit shown has a standard single antenna. How does that work with dual fakra head unit and dual fakra antenna
your vehicle has a can (data) power turnon system. you will need a harness that supports that. pac audio makes a harness for that. otherwise, you will have to run wires for power
Thats Exacly my problem. Fm radio only play a few stations and. Bad . and low volume. Too I have. A Vw cabrio 2000 I installed 2 diferent. Stereos.... Same issue. I gess Im giving up Now that You say is the antena. I thoug it was the Ground. . Thanks for your video.
my 14 jetta gli sat radio no nav,putting aftermarket with gps antenna .Do i have a gps antenna in the car alreadt?? Have a fin on top of car and compass in dash .If so weres the wire go?? To another switched power? blue wire? Thanks for help
Eddie GTO yes it does suck, depending on the plug you have there is an antenna turn on that needs to be connected. It is a yellow red wire in the factory harness.
My reception is worse with these cheap ebay power antennas, I also have an aftermarket headunit in my Skoda which is a double Fakra antenna. I've tried a few of these and reception is always bad. The stock headunit never has an issue with fm reception.
@@kbsmoka Nope, I just got unlimited data on my phone and activate the hotspot. All the radio stations in the world are available, youtube, Spotify, whatever I need.
Hi guys have a great day and as always you are awesome, a little help please my friend installed in my Grand Marquis 96 a 2Din Kenwood, everything working excellent but the radio doesn't tune he told me he insert the antena wire in the unit but no tune in any stations, what could be the mistake ? .... thank you for the help !
Jorge Gonzalez there is a blue or blue white wire in the Ford plug that may need to be connected. Sometimes in the fords the antenna is real short in the dash and does not make god contact. We have to sometimes add a 12 inch extension on to it to make it reach.
Five Star Car Stereo those blue wires either blue or blue/white are 12v? Could I connect to "antena control wire of my unit ? (Kenwood DDX719) 😓 ...... thank you so much for your help 🙏🏽
chupamishuevos303 it could be a bad antenna adapter, there is a little pin in it that bends. This happens most often. There is also the possibility that there is an amplified antenna. The Blue wire in the harness may not be connected.
If in doubt, leave it stock. Many newer car stock head units have excellent sound quality and consider line output converters instead of an aftermarket stereo. As for most cars 2006 or older, an aftermarket stereo will significantly improve the overall sound quality. My Camry is a 2015 and the stock head unit is very nice so I am going to leave it stock.
My solution is far more simple. These units are WiFi so I’ve downloaded a radio app and use this. It doesn’t lose signal whilst on the move and your not restricted to region. Uses data from my mobile phone and the only mistake I made was leaving hot spot sharing on for two days. Stole almost a gig off me. Remember to turn it off.
Njce 1 guys explained alot in short time!
+Mick Kelly thank upu
You save me like 3 hours big love tanskkkk 💕💕
Nice video, I'm putting aftermarket head unit in my 2019 nissan rogue, reception is no good. Do you know what wire is for power antenna in the harness???
You Guys are the Pros with another great tip.
Tim datoolman thanks Tim
That explains a lot, my Nissan has the same antenna connector.
what nissan
I installed the PAC Audio kit in my 2012 Camaro, and have noticed the FM signal is pretty bad now with the new radio. The kit comes with an antenna adapter that looks like the one you showed with that round thing on it, and a remote turn on wire. I believe it’s all hooked up correctly. I have read others having the same issue.
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I have a 2006 bmw 325xi with hifi. I'm trying to install an aftermaket headunit that simply says to connect the blue wire from the aftermarket harness to the blue wire on the stock harness. There is no blue wire. I believe, in my system, the antenna wire is also the amp control wire and is black (not "white" as some other forums suggest). I've read that I need to cut the black wire from the amp in the trunk and leave it disconnected and the antenna will then function. But, isn't this going to disable the amp?
Hi. I have a vw passat and I have a weird issue after changing the head unit to an aftermarket one. When the car is off (no acc/ignition) the radio has great reception but the moment I turn on the key to acc or switch the car on the reception dies completely. I have received the antenna amplifier but even after installing that it's the same. Any help will be great
Please make a video on the best aftermarket powered hidden antennas
If the antenna is detachable (like on my 2002 VW), also check that the connection to the antenna is clean and clear of crud. Put a bit of bulb grease in to help the connection.
Will the adapter your showing power up the oe antenna booster on a 2004 C240?
great job, i have same issue with my BMW and same attenna wire with the silver tube, my blue wire isnt connected to anything. so i hook it to my remote wire on harness?
Where do you get or buy that wire antenna that you recommend as such in this video clip??
HI. I bought a pioneer 8200nex and a idatalink maestro rr to go into my 2012 silverado 2500. I have not been able to get the hd radio working with this set up. I connected to blue/white wire on the radio with the blue/white wire on the maestro rr harness when I installed the radio. Do you guys have any suggestions.
Any tips for bad reception in a 2002 Mercedes c320 with a Kenwood ddx9903s? It's not horribly awful, but it is definitely not as good as the factory radio.
I have a 11 Mercedes ml350 non hardon kardon system and switched my radio to an Alpine ilx 207 and the radio reception SUCKS!! I watched your video and was wondering which radio antenna is the right one (like the one in the video) for my specific car because that radio signal is really starting to get onto my nerves. Thanks for your help in advance.
I'm getting crumby FM reception after swapping the stereo in my 06' Honda Pilot. I've tried both connecting and disconnecting the blue power wire that came connected to the antenna adapter and still no dice. Is there any other way I can boost reception?
I have got Vw Passat (Europe) and I had DAB manufacturaly fitted. I have got a new pioneer car play unit istalled, the guy installed an additional windscreen mount dab antenna, since that I have a crappy DAB signal and in 90% no fm signal at all. Could you please advise on that. Thanks in advance.
Does this apply to AM reception as well? Mine went to zero after installing a Alpine iLX-107 into my Porsche Cayman
2017 Nissan Titan SV has crappy reception with the factory antenna. Will adding a powered antenna booster help? I don't know what to buy. My Dodge Charger doesn't have this issue.
i have a 2009 mercedes benz ml 350 and im looking for siruis radio to car antenna adapter can you please give me link to buy one. im stalling kenwood dnx773s. you guys rock! your videos are so helpful. thank you
Got a question for ya. I got one of these boosters for my e46, but what goes in the middle? What I mean is, the clip on one side plugs into the radio, but the other side doesn’t have the connection end that will fit a German car. The factory plug for my car is a little sideways slide in clip. It needs a female clip similar to what is on the back of the radio. What is your solution to this because that’s what I’m up against? My radio came with the solution, but going that way the wire sticks out to far, hits the firewall, and doesn’t allow the radio to slide all the way back. The wire that came with my headunit plugs into the radio and has a connector that fits the big female end, and then allowing the other end to plug into my existing factory plug. Like I said, it won’t work though and I’m not sure if you can even orintate in that way or if there is a certain direction the flow has to be. Haha, I tried to explain as best I could without showing you or having maybe proper wording of the wires and such.
O.K. but how do you provide power to the german antenna so you can use it in the new head unit? Do you provide separate power from the amp turn on wire or another 12v switched source? Is the antenna signal then fed through the outer part of the connector (12v inside lead, signal from where and is shield also ground?) thanks
Hi guys I have a 2005 Mini Cooper r52 base and I get crappy FM reception from my AVH-X7800Bt after market stereo ... Can you help me Pleeezzzz with suggestions?
What is the blue wire for? Do I need to connect that to a acc wire?
If you use the adapter with an aftermarket radio, will the reception definitely be better?
Thank you in advance!
I have a 2008 rav4 when I put the alpine ine-957hd in the dash radio reception gets weak as I pull it out reception gets stronger
What about for a 2012 Ford ? I got a after market radio installed and now the reception is pretty bad. I used a regular antenna adapter
i have a 2010 ford edge installed a jensen vx7021 reception sucks any ideas hoe to fix this
I know this is an old video but I have an HHR that is having same problem but it is a single connection coming out. I put an aftermarket head unit in and I have no radio signal at all. Prior to the installation only the tweeters would play sound now I have sound thru all speakers but no radio stations just static. If you can please help me out.
I just replaced the stereo and got an adapter for the antenna cable and it came with the small blue wire. Where do i connect that one?? The reception is poor but it was poor with thr original installtion as well so i assume it’s the antenna...
Hey guys. So ive just fitted a pure 200 dab adapter in my car and the reception on the glass aerial is terrible so i tryed to connect it up to the amplified aerial on the roof and its still bad. Would a inline signal booster work do you think? 🤔
Hey guys, I am hoping that you have experienced the issues of poor sound audio from Toyota's JBL Premium Greenedge stereo head unit installed in several of their vehicle models including the 2017 Camry XLE. (This is a stock unit with no modifications.)
The issue: While set to FM / AM, there is almost no bass, and their sorry excuse for an EQ makes almost no meaningful changes in treble or midrange levels. This is a widespread problem affecting several model years, from around 2014 to present.
Using HD or XM radio signal and playback on CD player is somewhat better, but not great and listening to any regular AM / FM signal is dismal at best.
Is there any chance you guys have a suggestion or a fix for this? Any tips on fixing this flaw would make all late model Toyota owners EXTREMELY GRATEFUL! Thank you. JC
i have a VW golf mk5. I installed a aftermarket unit from japan called junsun. The reception is bad however i can only slightly hear the radio station music but there is a lot of static. ive been trying to solve this problem for days now. please help. thank you. =)
Have you ever measured the Phantom dc voltage? in my experience with German cars ref VW /Audi its usually 5 volts dc not 12.
so ! what is the best booster AM /FM ant for the original Unit?
So where does the blue wire go? I have a 2011 VW Jetta and a Pioneer radio AVH-X2800BS
Is it the same for 2010 Ford Explorer with kenwood dmx4707s? I can't get am radio reception
I have this issue with my 2012 VW Jetta , i hope it helps
Hi guys.
My bmw e46 radio has two plug at the back. One for the antenna and one for the antenna amplifier i think... how do i connect the antenna amplifier wire to the aftermarket radio?
Thanks so much
Same here, did you find the solution?
Hi do u have a video on how to connect this sort of antenna to a VW scirocco 2010 I have an android head unit thank u
Hello guys, I`ve bought for my german car (Audi A4) a aftermarket headunit from (Eonon), now my radio is signal is zero, no sound, my music works great if i play it from usb or sdcard/phone etc.. Can you suggest me some solution?
Hello
Had my fender replaced and now I have to be close to station to get reception. 2013 F150
Does it need to be grounded or do I need a new antenna how do I check that
I have this issue but its with a 2016 KIA OPTIMA (Korea)... Can I buy one for Kia online?
I installed a Class D sub amp in my VW Passat 2011, after that i got bad signal to the Radio. Is there a solution for this?
I use the build in antenna with a Phantom adapter to boost the signal. but still bad.
Say in the case that you DONT need that device, and you can get away with simply using that fakra adapter, is there a setting of some sort *within the radio settings* that you have to turn on for it to receive 12v?
I have a b7 audi rs4, I've just received this exact same Fakra antenna connector but my problem remains... there's no sound coming from the speakers... harness connected correctly and the radio is on, Bluetooth connected and music playing but no sound from the speakers
How do u get it to work?
Would this be the problem with my 313 cdi sprinter?
How can I measure this with a multimeter?
- I have a Mitsubishi Grandis (antenna in left rear window)
- Pioneer radio
- Bad reception.
Hi guys I bought a Chinese after market radio touch screen I'd be very happy with only for the reception is awful,,, I can't get anything unless I'm in certain locations were as my original radio gets everything,,,, I disconnected my arieal and went and bought a 12v basic one in halfords hoping it would improve,,, but still nothing,,,, am I doing something wrong or is it just rubbish,,, cheers John
Guys I got 2012 ford fusion non sync or amp stock radio fm perfect after market radio fm sucks what wire is for the the antenna booster pleas help driving me crazy
Hi, 5🌟 I installed Pioneer aftermark radio and when I turn on the head and fog lights the radio signal is loose completely. What's is wrong? Thank you
Have same problem
Good Job
Hello everyone!. Where I can find the antenna diversity card? My car is an E46 318tds compact 2004 and my command key stopped working... Is not problem of the battery because happens the same with the second key... Some weeks before this problem , one fusible burned 2 times and did it stop working the window and central lock and key command. I suspect that it burned after I closed the bag door! But I fixed just after change the fusible. But now, just the key command is not working... I suspect that it could be the diversity antena. But almost dismount my car to find where is it... Someone there knows where I find it? Do you know what could be?
I used antenna remote wire to turn my sub amp since my blue and white will not turn it on i think radio gets a little of static but i use radio for bluetooth
Hi guys I have a dilemma regarding aftermarket radio. Poor reception FM & AM
I hope you guys can help me regarding this issue.
I have a 2006 QX56 Infiniti
I purchase a stereo it is a chameleon concept X model
Purchased it and had it installed and it had very no reception on FM and AM channels the stereo shop tried and amplified antenna aftermarket did not work then they tried using my current antenna on my vehicle that didn't work either.
Did some research on the settings it was set for European so I set it for USA setting then I got some type of reception but not as clear
Can you guys help me with this issue.
I'm trying to fix it myself because the stereo shop seem to be bothered by me trying to rectify the issue of my reception on my FM and AM stereo that I purchased from them
Can you please help with any suggestion or advice please
Thank you
Daniel
I’m not getting reception at all on my 2006 GMC Sierra and my antenna is plugged in and I tried another adaptor
FM car radio does have problems in areas where there's lots of hills trees buildings and structures and because of these, you tend to get distortion or hissing especially stereo stations. FM also depends on line of sight. A good plus with FM is that reception doesn't suffer at night from continental interference and the quality is better.
AM car radio doesn't suffer the problems of FM and is more suited to built up areas, hills, mountains, and built up zones, but is not as good quality, and after dark, because of skywave propagation, you hear foreign stations on top of what you are trying to hear and signals may fade and / or distort horribly.
@Prisoners_Voice_Iran_Israelyeah yeah offcourse, dream on you must have a 40 meter antenna pole on your car right
Any idea guys fix when class d amp does affect the radio reception?
Was there any reply on this question?
What's that lead called
the antenna length doesn't matter? its getting a signal amplifier instead
I have a 2010 Hyundai Tucson bought an android radio from china FM no reception I installed FM booster still nothing do you have any Ideas your input would be helpful..
Juan Valera I have the same problem, no radio reception whatsoever. Due to an unamplified aerial. I have downloaded a radio app and listen through this now. It doesn’t lose signal when on the move. Uses data off your phone but not excessively. Plus I no longer need to remove the unit once again to remedy with a signal booster. Hope this helps.
I dont get it... I have a similar thing in my radio... I also have that blue connector, but were do i connect it ?
Most likely nowhere. If you have a normal antenna, then you don't need that. It is only for small antennas like those shark antennas on BMW to amplify the signal.
Why is there a sock on the shift knob ? Is that why the radio socks ?
Hi guys I have a 2010 Nissan Altima and from 3 weeks start losing reception.
Hoping I can get answers - I have a 2018 Honda Civic LX Coupe. No "shark fin" antenna, instead its in the glass. I recently had a High-end Kenwood unit installed, but BOTH the FM and AM reception were poor. The installer found a bad antenna conversion cable, swapped it - AM reception improved dramatically, but FM reception is still poor. Can anyone tell me whats going on, and what the remedy for this is?
Hey guys this is Aaron from Texas. I have an 07 Silverado classic extended cab with the avh-p4300. I plane on installing my Rockford T5 components in the front doors. But I'm not sure what to do with the rear doors. I want to try and install Rockford in the rear doors also But don't know to have pods made to fit more T5's or keep the 4x6 plate in there. Any help or a video of an install Thank you
bikerbrego wow T5's are sweet. If you are going for loud make pods and add them to the rear. If you are going for sound quality, go for the 4x6's. You just need a touch of rear sound, you don't want to draw away from the T5's.
I can tell you you going to Audi because I have that same car with this an aftermarket radio problem so where do I order that antenna adapt
I have a problem with the stations on my Audi A2. Ever since I bought a new Mp3 player and since I put the same in the car, I don't have a lot of stations anymore. It's like the problem is in the factory antenna. I guess I have to buy a new antenna and the problem will be solved.
I just installed my new radio. I'm getting FM station I never knew existed, but I'm not getting any AM.
Hey how about a video to install a radio fm amp into a Citroen C3…pretty sure that’s what’s wrong with my radio. Thanks
I have Kenwood DNR476s and my AM radio has poor reception. Can anyone help me the Kenwood installed my 2014 Kia Sorento. Thank You
So informative!!! found y'alls channel after looking for aftermarket double din DVD radio for my new to me 06 nissan murano. ..Big question what radio would you recommend for my car (and where to purchase ) ... would be awesome if y'all did a vid on install of that radio and the aftermarket chassis that integrates the original functions
STEELTXGAL hey these guys are for sure a big help . the biggest question you want to ask yourself is what you want from your headunit and how much can you spend . then you want to look at your factory headunit/radio and see if everything will be compatible with your new head unit. the reason I say this is your car might have a bose sound system with 1 ohm speakers but your new headunit would output in 4ohms . just did my 2004 maxima with bose got a new nex4200 and I got everything to work except HD Radio . look on Crutchfield for your headunit and they will tell you everything you need for the install
STEELTXGAL thank you. Metra makes the kit for that (99-7612b/s). Yes the next one we get in definitely needs a video. The kit and install parts can be a sticker shock on that car. If you go to www.metraonline.com you can get a list of parts. Figure out your budget and feature wish list and we can give you some recommendation.
I can't find my antenna connection on my 2017 impala looked under the dash on the passenger side
If your head unit has dual fakra white. The booster kit shown has a standard single antenna. How does that work with dual fakra head unit and dual fakra antenna
There is a new antenna adapter out for those cars. It was not out at time of filming. Metraonline.com
well how a bout and 2008 dodge caravan I can't locate the power wire for and aftermarket deck.any videos on that
your vehicle has a can (data) power turnon system. you will need a harness that supports that. pac audio makes a harness for that. otherwise, you will have to run wires for power
Gio arteaga yes this Jeep video uses the same part you need for your car
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I have a shark-fin antenna on my Honda. My AVH -4200NEX radio reception sucks compared to my old stock radio. Is it worth trying this on my vehicle?
Nathan Huth there is an antenna wire for the Honda. What make and year do you have.
2011 CR-Z
Nathan Huth the antenna adapter used for that car should have a blue wire on it. That wire needs accessory power. Baa42 is the model we use.
My 2001 GMC Sierra AM works fine, but the FM does sounds very low, even at max volume I can barely hear it.
Thats Exacly my problem.
Fm radio only play a few stations and. Bad . and low volume. Too I have. A
Vw cabrio 2000
I installed 2 diferent. Stereos.... Same issue.
I gess Im giving up
Now that You say is the antena. I thoug it was the Ground. .
Thanks for your video.
What's the solution? I know my car has a positive amplified antenna because its German. Reception was fine before installing an aftermarket amp.
Did you ever find a solution?
Ty
Sooo I want to hook that to a switched power? Like they accessery or a foot brake thats pos. and not being used??
Power that is on when the car is on and off when off.
my 14 jetta gli sat radio no nav,putting aftermarket with gps antenna .Do i have a gps antenna in the car alreadt?? Have a fin on top of car and compass in dash .If so weres the wire go?? To another switched power? blue wire? Thanks for help
I put a avh390bs in my sts cadillac and get one fm station
You will not receive AM as there will be no ground which AM needs.
What's the name of that test light??
MrJujrjobo im also interested
I have a 2005 jeep grand Cherokee, the FM and a.m. barely comes in.static does anybody have any suggestions?
the reception sucks on 2004-2006 gto was made in Australia and help on that?
Eddie GTO yes it does suck, depending on the plug you have there is an antenna turn on that needs to be connected. It is a yellow red wire in the factory harness.
all that info available on metras web site?
Eddie GTO no they don't give out information like that. We have access to basic wiring info.
My reception is worse with these cheap ebay power antennas, I also have an aftermarket headunit in my Skoda which is a double Fakra antenna. I've tried a few of these and reception is always bad. The stock headunit never has an issue with fm reception.
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Does Dodge do this, FM fine there's no AM
Hi my 2008 Mazda 3 stock radio reception is good but I installed an aftermarket Android radio and it is static. Please help. Thx
Same here. My Subaru Forester can't find a single station with my new android unit.
@@sk4lman ever find a fix for this? Same issue here..
@@kbsmoka Nope, I just got unlimited data on my phone and activate the hotspot. All the radio stations in the world are available, youtube, Spotify, whatever I need.
Hi guys have a great day and as always you are awesome, a little help please my friend installed in my Grand Marquis 96 a 2Din Kenwood, everything working excellent but the radio doesn't tune he told me he insert the antena wire in the unit but no tune in any stations, what could be the mistake ? .... thank you for the help !
Is important to say that in the original unit radio worked very well
Jorge Gonzalez there is a blue or blue white wire in the Ford plug that may need to be connected. Sometimes in the fords the antenna is real short in the dash and does not make god contact. We have to sometimes add a 12 inch extension on to it to make it reach.
Five Star Car Stereo those blue wires either blue or blue/white are 12v? Could I connect to "antena control wire of my unit ? (Kenwood DDX719) 😓 ...... thank you so much for your help 🙏🏽
Jorge Gonzalez yes you can connect them to the Kenwood blue white.
radio aas on then zuddenly sent off. no sound. please re start the sound
You just knew that the car was German... Please refer to the avatar.
Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot.
i have a crysler 300 w bad antenna reception
chupamishuevos303 it could be a bad antenna adapter, there is a little pin in it that bends. This happens most often. There is also the possibility that there is an amplified antenna. The Blue wire in the harness may not be connected.
I have an Mercedes sl from 2002Must i use th ground adaptergrt Andre
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Great time to sell them on CarPlay or Sirius. Up selling at its finest.
Thomas Byers definitely CarPlay!
why do all car audio people have the same look
If in doubt, leave it stock. Many newer car stock head units have excellent sound quality and consider line output converters instead of an aftermarket stereo. As for most cars 2006 or older, an aftermarket stereo will significantly improve the overall sound quality. My Camry is a 2015 and the stock head unit is very nice so I am going to leave it stock.
My solution is far more simple. These units are WiFi so I’ve downloaded a radio app and use this. It doesn’t lose signal whilst on the move and your not restricted to region. Uses data from my mobile phone and the only mistake I made was leaving hot spot sharing on for two days. Stole almost a gig off me. Remember to turn it off.