GPS aerial on rear parcel shelf

Raistlin · 6th March 2007, 15:09

I'm intending to connect an external aerial to my GPS via its MMCX connector and rahter than have it outside the car was considering the rear parcel shelf.

Does anybody know if the HRW and aerial elements in the rear scrren are likely to cause a problem please?

yp53 · 6th March 2007, 15:16

I doubt it very much as this is where the factory fit one sits when fitted as part of the lo- or hi-line satnav option.

Rich · 6th March 2007, 15:36

Yup, confirmed it'll work fine there Paul, nicely hidden as well

mantianak · 6th March 2007, 15:43

I found gps aerial lead behind the dash but it isn't the right size to connect to my device. Know of any adapters or connectors to fit?

baxlin · 6th March 2007, 15:47

I'd try Maplins or the like first

Rich · 6th March 2007, 15:49

Quite a few adaptors exist mantianak, what plug is currently on there and what does it need converting too?

As per Malcolms post, Maplin or Expansys would be a good starter.

mantianak · 6th March 2007, 16:46

It's been a while since I've seen it. I think it has a screw thread but I need an adapter to fit a smaller push in conector on my PDA.
I'm too trired to go measuring now but I'll look later.

Raistlin · 6th March 2007, 16:47

That's a good start

Please can an ybody tell me where on the parcel shelf the OEM GPS aerial sits?

Thank you

Christopher · 6th March 2007, 16:49

AFAIK Paul, go in the boot, look up at the underside of the parcel shelf in teh middle - there is a round hole in the metal of the parcel shelf - may even have a black rubber protective cap - the gps would sit in there (from memory) just below the parcel shelf proper.

HTH

Raistlin · 6th March 2007, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher

AFAIK Paul, go in the boot, look up at the underside of the parcel shelf in teh middle - there is a round hole in the metal of teh parcel shelf - may even have a black rubber protective cap - the gps would sit in there (from memory) just below the parcel shelf proper.

HTH

Outstanding - it won't even be on display

Thanks Christopher

6th March 2007, 15:09	#1
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	GPS aerial on rear parcel shelf I'm intending to connect an external aerial to my GPS via its MMCX connector and rahter than have it outside the car was considering the rear parcel shelf. Does anybody know if the HRW and aerial elements in the rear scrren are likely to cause a problem please?

6th March 2007, 15:36	#3
Rich Posted a thing or two http://Roadca.ms - Letting you see what they see! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yup Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post	Yup, confirmed it'll work fine there Paul, nicely hidden as well __________________ https://VehicleGPS.UK http://www.MotorwayCameras.co.uk

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mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	I found gps aerial lead behind the dash but it isn't the right size to connect to my device. Know of any adapters or connectors to fit? __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

6th March 2007, 15:49	#6
Rich Posted a thing or two http://Roadca.ms - Letting you see what they see! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yup Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post	Quite a few adaptors exist mantianak, what plug is currently on there and what does it need converting too? As per Malcolms post, Maplin or Expansys would be a good starter. __________________ https://VehicleGPS.UK http://www.MotorwayCameras.co.uk

6th March 2007, 16:46	#7
mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	It's been a while since I've seen it. I think it has a screw thread but I need an adapter to fit a smaller push in conector on my PDA. I'm too trired to go measuring now but I'll look later. __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

6th March 2007, 15:16	#2
yp53 Loves to post ex- Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Timsbury, nr Bath Posts: 328 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I doubt it very much as this is where the factory fit one sits when fitted as part of the lo- or hi-line satnav option.

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baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	I'd try Maplins or the like first

6th March 2007, 16:47	#8
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	That's a good start Please can an ybody tell me where on the parcel shelf the OEM GPS aerial sits? Thank you

6th March 2007, 16:49	#9
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	AFAIK Paul, go in the boot, look up at the underside of the parcel shelf in teh middle - there is a round hole in the metal of the parcel shelf - may even have a black rubber protective cap - the gps would sit in there (from memory) just below the parcel shelf proper. HTH __________________ Christopher in banana veritas