Stupid Radio
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Stupid Radio
I have a 2006 R53. Pretty much stock. Since getting it, the stock radio reception has pretty much sucked. I plan on getting a new radio (to give me bluetooth ability). That said, how can I make this one sound better while I am using it (and hopefully help the new one with better reception)?
First issue: the stock antenna was clipped. I have since replaced and it's gotten a little better. I wasn't getting anything before. This weekend, I decided to pull the motion sensor thing down and see what's up there (based on another thread) - and voila .. nothing - except a piece of cardboard and the underside of the roof. According to the other thread, the motion sensor hole allowed access to the bottom of the antenna mast - but it doesn't as the hole sits forward of the antenna mast.
I also know the car has an antenna booster (could be the problem?) but no idea where it is.
Any ideas / help is appreciated.
First issue: the stock antenna was clipped. I have since replaced and it's gotten a little better. I wasn't getting anything before. This weekend, I decided to pull the motion sensor thing down and see what's up there (based on another thread) - and voila .. nothing - except a piece of cardboard and the underside of the roof. According to the other thread, the motion sensor hole allowed access to the bottom of the antenna mast - but it doesn't as the hole sits forward of the antenna mast.
I also know the car has an antenna booster (could be the problem?) but no idea where it is.
Any ideas / help is appreciated.
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You'll have to pull down the headliner in a 2006:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...enna-base.html
On your other question, search for the topic "diversity antenna".
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post1343274
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=65_0802
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...enna-base.html
On your other question, search for the topic "diversity antenna".
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post1343274
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=65_0802
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I would trace all the line and make sure the connections are tight, the warm up thing and then signal seems like a connection that is just a hair off.
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Broke open the dash today.
I unplugged and replugged the 'antenna' - far right of the image. With it out, nothing but static. With it in, little bit of static (which has been common). The particular station I was trying to pull in is 20 miles away.
As has been typical, sometimes the one station is clear and other times not. Sometimes I can pull in other stations that are further away clearer - but everything is intermittent and nothing is consistent.
From here, the cables all go into the loop and up under the dash. BTW, I know the wiring nut is not on, it was off for the image.
Where should I check next?
I unplugged and replugged the 'antenna' - far right of the image. With it out, nothing but static. With it in, little bit of static (which has been common). The particular station I was trying to pull in is 20 miles away.
As has been typical, sometimes the one station is clear and other times not. Sometimes I can pull in other stations that are further away clearer - but everything is intermittent and nothing is consistent.
From here, the cables all go into the loop and up under the dash. BTW, I know the wiring nut is not on, it was off for the image.
Where should I check next?
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We have a bit of the same problem with Hallie's mini. when we got it the previous owner had installed an aftermarket radio and butchered the wire harness. He didn't even install the mounting bracket correctly. We couldn't get any radio stations at all. Knowing it's a BMW I figured that the antenna had a different hookup and figured it wasn't plugged in. Upon checking (and finding the wire mess) I discovered that I was correct. I ordered a adapter cable ($5) and got the antenna working. But do still have the same problem that you are experiencing. Station 20 miles away we can't get. Others we can. When you come into town they all go fuzzy. Must be something here In Brunswick. I have this happen in my Ford as well.
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I experience it to a degree with stations in the other cars too - but it's really bad in the Cooper (can't pull in FRE). At some point, I will be getting a new radio (so I can bluetooth it to my phone for hands free) - but there's kind of no point at the moment until I figure out the antenna issue. I have had the radio out and taking the antenna off, it's all static. With it back on, it's a little better but still bad.
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