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Old 11 September 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Guys Help !!

Yonks ago i took out my standard subaru cd player double din unit.
I fitted a new head unit and all went in well. i have found that my radio reception is utter dire since the change over.

What i do know is

The antenna connection is connected , i know this as i removed the stereo a few times just to convince my self.

As i don't have a visible antenna i think that the antenna is built into my rear window just above the heating elements in the back glass.

i want to try and check out the coax connection from the front to the back for continuity.

what side does the coax cable run down and will i need to remove the head cloth to find the connections.

Any help will be great , as sometimes my ideas can go pete tong !!

Regards in advance

Chris.
Old 12 September 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Oh guys your my only hope without me wrecking stuff and exploring head lining.

who knows anything about the radio antenna in a newage .
where is it ... where does the coax go ??

anyone replaced a rear window they would have come across this...
Old 12 September 2008 | 04:01 AM
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dont think it is ur ariel mate i have the exact same problem, think it needs a signal booster
Old 12 September 2008 | 05:24 AM
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Yes, think it as single booster.Don't treat as your Ariel.
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Old 12 September 2008 | 11:31 AM
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Not - Ariel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

But - Aerial - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia



Anyway, enough grammar etc....

Likely the original HU had a signal booster built in to it or the loom fed power to a booster. Starting looking @ aftermarket boosters. Try to find the smallest that will do the job as it's another black box to squirrel away amongst the jungle behind the dash.

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There's a booster powered by the HU, when I changed mine out, the adapter cable was already wired correctly. Check in the ICE section, vaguely remember something about a blue wire Think it's in the double din fitting thread/sticky.
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Chunky Dunky one day you will rule the world m8 , well almost !!

Connected the 2 blue's on the remote this also was a switching wire for the antenna booster/amplifier.

All is well and normality is restored. and Radio 1 works again !!

Thanks fellas pat yourself's on the back and seen as it's friday have a good weekend.

Regards Chris
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No problem mate, happy to help, glad the fluff collecting in the back of me noggin was useful










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