Having just installed an aftermarket media system I now find that my FM radio signal is very poor. I have used an aerial adaptor which also has a single blue cable which just says ANT on it. When I touch the connector on the end the signal improves. Any ideas? The original signal was spot on.
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Poor radio reception
Poor radio reception
Last edited by dobbor1 on Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:32 am, edited 1 time in total.
Currently: 2011 E70 X5 40D M Sport Black Sapphire
Previously: 2006 E53 X5 30D Le Mans Blue Sport Edition
Previously: 2006 E53 X5 30D Le Mans Blue Sport Edition
Re: Poor radio reception
The wire that has ANT on it is used to power the aerial amplifier, which is why you are getting the improvement in reception. Your aftermarket stereo should have an output you can connect it to to power up the amp when the radio is on. It may well be marked ANT as well, it's a while since I've touched one.
2008 E70 3.0D SE Dynamic kit
2006 SAAB 9-3 Aero
2004 E53 3.0D Sport. Heated steering wheel, Remote Aux heat, Arches, Skid plate. SOLD
2002 E46 318Ti SOLD
1972 Triumph Spitfire
2006 SAAB 9-3 Aero
2004 E53 3.0D Sport. Heated steering wheel, Remote Aux heat, Arches, Skid plate. SOLD
2002 E46 318Ti SOLD
1972 Triumph Spitfire
Re: Poor radio reception
I tried that and it didnt make any difference. Which is why I'm puzzled. Is the aerial amp protected by a fuse which may have blown?
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Previously: 2006 E53 X5 30D Le Mans Blue Sport Edition
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Re: Poor radio reception
Not sure about a fuse and I'm away at the moment so can't check the wiring schematic. I don't find the FM reception to be that great on mine, I've got the standard nav fit. If no one else chirps in I'll have a look tomorrow when I'm home.
2008 E70 3.0D SE Dynamic kit
2006 SAAB 9-3 Aero
2004 E53 3.0D Sport. Heated steering wheel, Remote Aux heat, Arches, Skid plate. SOLD
2002 E46 318Ti SOLD
1972 Triumph Spitfire
2006 SAAB 9-3 Aero
2004 E53 3.0D Sport. Heated steering wheel, Remote Aux heat, Arches, Skid plate. SOLD
2002 E46 318Ti SOLD
1972 Triumph Spitfire
Re: Poor radio reception
Looking at the schematic the Ant Amp gets its power from fuse 86 in the boot, it also feeds the Webasto rx in the boot if you have one.
2008 E70 3.0D SE Dynamic kit
2006 SAAB 9-3 Aero
2004 E53 3.0D Sport. Heated steering wheel, Remote Aux heat, Arches, Skid plate. SOLD
2002 E46 318Ti SOLD
1972 Triumph Spitfire
2006 SAAB 9-3 Aero
2004 E53 3.0D Sport. Heated steering wheel, Remote Aux heat, Arches, Skid plate. SOLD
2002 E46 318Ti SOLD
1972 Triumph Spitfire
Re: Poor radio reception
I'll have a look thanks.
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Previously: 2006 E53 X5 30D Le Mans Blue Sport Edition
Previously: 2006 E53 X5 30D Le Mans Blue Sport Edition