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Sep 24, 2018 | 06:29 AM

spollock818

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Antenna issue

Quick question. Switched iver head unit and my fm stations are terrible. I bought the adapter for the antenna, but is there an amplified unit im missing. 06 r53. Thanks.

Jan 3, 2019 | 11:26 AM

cavaliers60

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Did you ever figure it out? I upgraded my audio system, but barely get any FM stations... I believe I may have had some trouble with the factory unit, but the new one definitely has trouble picking up stations.

Jan 3, 2019 | 06:35 PM

RB-MINI

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Was the power antenna wire on the new head unit connected? Even though a car doesn’t have a “power antenna”, they often have an antenna amplifier/module and the power antenna or remote turn on lead is needed for reception.

Jan 3, 2019 | 08:14 PM

cavaliers60

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Originally Posted by RB-MINI

it may not have been. I noticed there were a few wires on the OEM harness that are not being used with the adapter harness. I figured they weren’t important. Guess I need to find a wire diagram and get it hooked in to the remote wire. Thanks!