 Antenna Issue?, Help a co-celica lover |
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 May 20, 2010 - 3:34 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Oct 29, '04 From Sierra Vista, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
having a problem with my radio. I have one channel that I can pick up in the fm range. When I pulled my center console while trying to clean up + do some mods on the interior, I thought I would take a look. I have two cables both black Moving down along side of shifter and emergency break then go underneath my airbag control unit then dissapear. I noticed when I had the car running and I was straightening those wires and just adjusting them in my hands I was able to get my full function of am/fm, but I cant position them the way it needs to be to keep it that way.
Any suggestions? Keep in mind that my antenna doesnt exist, so my guess is that those lines are still brought all the way to the rear of the car and thats why I have some reception. I just dont know why adjusting the last few feet of the cable would make a diffrence on reception. I'm currently looking for a new motor and antenna assembly so I can see if when I connect those it will work fine, but I have a feeling theres something else at play here. Let me know you wiring maniacs.  NBG -------------------- Celica Enthusiast with no experience. LoLs Looking for people closer to my area to talk/work on projects, let me know if your near 85635 Sierra Vista, Az
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May 21, 2010 - 4:55 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
just hook up an anttenna and go from there. the cable may get some reception, but what you need is antenna power.
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May 21, 2010 - 12:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 29, '04 From Sierra Vista, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ May 21, 2010 - 9:55 AM)  just hook up an anttenna and go from there. the cable may get some reception, but what you need is antenna power. thanks. -------------------- Celica Enthusiast with no experience. LoLs Looking for people closer to my area to talk/work on projects, let me know if your near 85635 Sierra Vista, Az
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May 21, 2010 - 2:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 29, '09 From Prince George, BC CANADA EH! Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
it's your body that is acting as the antenna when you touch the cables...hence why you lose reception when you let them go
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May 21, 2010 - 4:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
I took my antenna out as well, but only because I never listen to the radio. Its just sitting (still hooked up) in the back of my car. Would you be interested in buying it? I have an ST but I assume they are the same. If you interested i'll go out and test it and what not see it I can remove it easy.
Wouldn't charge much more than shipping as it is really no use to me, dont mind helpin out. anyway just PM me or get back to me some way if you want it -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop  - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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