Radio Reception Question

[Justy311]

So my car was broken into about 2 and half years ago and I had my head unit, sub and CB stolen. The thief just cut all the wires and didn't take the time to take the wires out properly, ha. Anyway, ever since I got a new head unit my reception sucks, I do not get AM radio and majority of my FM stations cut out half-way through songs.

The installer told me that the antenna wire was cut and replacing it might solve the issue, I just don't want to pay $100 to get a new wire if it wont work.

Any other way to get my reception working again or am I stuck listening to my iPod while driving?

Thanks!

justin

[CarGodz]

I would start checking the junk yards and ebay for the antenna wire... should be much cheaper and should solve the problem.

[Justy311]

Well, the junk yards around here never have Aleros, usually have to find items online or on eBay, but I will keep my eyes open, I appreciate the response...

justin

[Justy311]

Would buying something like this help: http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Radio-Fm-Antenna-Signal-Booster-Amplifier-15-Gain_W0QQitemZ350131656257QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_E lectronics_Installation?hash=item350131656257&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

Justin

[jayson_waltz]

^ i have that exact thing in my car, it did help quite a bit. but i'd check to see if your stock booster is getting power thats what make the big difference. the module it behind the passenger c-pillar. one wire is for the rear defrost and one is for the power antenna

[AGT]

This guy seems to think so
http://cgi.ebay.ca/AM-FM-Radio-Signal-Boost-Amplifier-innovatek-honda-t419_W0QQitemZ110294590487QQihZ001QQcategoryZ39754 QQcmdZViewItem

[black]

radio??
wut??

ipod ftw.

[itsbmw]

Run your own wire from the headunit to the box by the defroster. splice into the green wire.

[jayson_waltz]

^ty for the wire color, i forgot it
but save time and wire by just finding a wire that is hot with the key in the harness behind the side seat bolster there and tap into it. thats what i did and it works great. you will be surprised by the difference. i still have the aftermarket booster too so maybe thats why i get awesome reception lol

[itsbmw]

^ty for the wire color, i forgot it
but save time and wire by just finding a wire that is hot with the key in the harness behind the side seat bolster there and tap into it. thats what i did and it works great. you will be surprised by the difference. i still have the aftermarket booster too so maybe thats why i get awesome reception lol

Haha no problem. Yeah I didn't think about tapping a source in the trunk :haha:

[Justy311]

I guess I will have to do some checking. What exactly should I look for, is there anyway to get pictures? I guess I do not understand about looking at the stock booster and making sure it has power.

Thanks again, have even more stuff to try now...

justin