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Had the lower dash out recently to re-cover & came across this cable. As you can (hopefully !) see, it has a radio aerial plug fitted, but a single wire plus another twin wire running into it. Looking up inside the plug I can just make out what appear to be small components (look like ceramic capacitors)inside.
Anyone any ideas ?
Chris
On the subject of aerials, (sorry for the hijack).
My radio reception is fine when stationary but rubbish on the move.
I have a black coax cable and a small red wire going to the aerial socket at the moment, which I believe to be original fitment. Is there any way to improve the reception?
My radio reception is fine when stationary but rubbish on the move.
I have a black coax cable and a small red wire going to the aerial socket at the moment, which I believe to be original fitment. Is there any way to improve the reception?
ads said:
On the subject of aerials, (sorry for the hijack).
My radio reception is fine when stationary but rubbish on the move.
I have a black coax cable and a small red wire going to the aerial socket at the moment, which I believe to be original fitment. Is there any way to improve the reception?
StopMy radio reception is fine when stationary but rubbish on the move.
I have a black coax cable and a small red wire going to the aerial socket at the moment, which I believe to be original fitment. Is there any way to improve the reception?
ads, I realise this may sound daft but one thing you could try is to extend the ariel. Access it by pulling away the horizontal carpeted panel above the fuel tank in the boot. Start by pulling it down, from the left, where its curved around the filler, noting how its fitted at the right hand side. This will then expose the ariel and, just like a vertical ariel, you'll find its telescoped. Extend it on the offside and check the connections.
kenny Chim 4 said:
ads, I realise this may sound daft but one thing you could try is to extend the ariel. Access it by pulling away the horizontal carpeted panel above the fuel tank in the boot. Start by pulling it down, from the left, where its curved around the filler, noting how its fitted at the right hand side. This will then expose the ariel and, just like a vertical ariel, you'll find its telescoped. Extend it on the offside and check the connections.
Thanks for your help, I will have a look tonight. Do all Chims have an aerial there? mine is a '99 and can't say i remember seeing it there when I had that panel off a long time ago, but then again I wasn't looking for the aerial! 
thegman said:
ads said:
On the subject of aerials, (sorry for the hijack).
My radio reception is fine when stationary but rubbish on the move.
I have a black coax cable and a small red wire going to the aerial socket at the moment, which I believe to be original fitment. Is there any way to improve the reception?
StopMy radio reception is fine when stationary but rubbish on the move.
I have a black coax cable and a small red wire going to the aerial socket at the moment, which I believe to be original fitment. Is there any way to improve the reception?
To get back on track, just plugged in the 'mystery cable' & took car for a run. Reception seems to be no better / worse than with the red lead ! Maybe someone fitted another aerial system hoping to improve things, but it's still pretty crap. (Despite brand new JVC unit as well). Good job the car's own soundtrack is enjoyable !
Thanks for the responses.
Chris
Thanks for the responses.
Chris
Chris Smith said:
ads said:
Do all Chims have an aerial there?
No!My other half likes to listen to the radio when we go on long drives, personally i like to have the radio on when she is in the car so I can't hear her moaning!
ads said:
Chris Smith said:
ads said:
Do all Chims have an aerial there?
No!My other half likes to listen to the radio when we go on long drives, personally i like to have the radio on when she is in the car so I can't hear her moaning!
Modwise Aerial Booster - I have had one fitted for 3/4 yrs now, across the top of the petrol tank - 100% improvement, some drop-out, but it works.
see: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Trev McM
K4TRV said:
ads said:
Chris Smith said:
ads said:
Do all Chims have an aerial there?
No!My other half likes to listen to the radio when we go on long drives, personally i like to have the radio on when she is in the car so I can't hear her moaning!
Modwise Aerial Booster - I have had one fitted for 3/4 yrs now, across the top of the petrol tank - 100% improvement, some drop-out, but it works.
see: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Trev McM
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