Poor FM Reception

Greeners · 30th May 2007, 20:44

I've got a bog standard harmony unit. It would appear that the FM reception is probably the worst of any car I've had. I'm assuming that the antenna is part of the rear screen and that there is probably some form of amplifier before it goes into the head units.

Any suggestions as to where to start ?

Mike · 30th May 2007, 20:52

The antennae amplifier is located behind the C Pillar interior trim on the (rear) passenger side. Get your fingers behind the trim and it will come off with a good tug or two. You'll see the amp box there. Make sure all the cables are secure, that it is earthed fully and that none of the wires are twisted or too close to other cable runs (like the HRW one!).

Good luck

Mike

Greeners · 30th May 2007, 20:56

Thanks mike......I shall have a poke around tomorrow.

JohnDotCom · 30th May 2007, 23:57

I think the FM reception is Pretty poor on our cars anyway, one of the few weak spots.
Really needs a Decent replacement Antenna and a decent amp IMHO.

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Poor FM Reception I've got a bog standard harmony unit. It would appear that the FM reception is probably the worst of any car I've had. I'm assuming that the antenna is part of the rear screen and that there is probably some form of amplifier before it goes into the head units. Any suggestions as to where to start ? __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

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Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	The antennae amplifier is located behind the C Pillar interior trim on the (rear) passenger side. Get your fingers behind the trim and it will come off with a good tug or two. You'll see the amp box there. Make sure all the cables are secure, that it is earthed fully and that none of the wires are twisted or too close to other cable runs (like the HRW one!). Good luck Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

30th May 2007, 20:56	#3
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Thanks mike......I shall have a poke around tomorrow. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

30th May 2007, 23:57	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I think the FM reception is Pretty poor on our cars anyway, one of the few weak spots. Really needs a Decent replacement Antenna and a decent amp IMHO.