No radio reception

[bungle74]

The radio reception in my '94 Coupe is really poor, no MW & very poor FM. I've had the stereo out and the aerial connector to the back is connected & seems to be ok.
Are aerials prone to failure on these Coupes & if so how difficult are they to replace? I'm assuming the wire from the aerial to the stereo would be a pig to replace as I guess this is a headlining out job.......

[Monkeymagic]

you can do it with the lining in through the rear light hole then take off a and c pillar trim then thread. through

[benntenn67]

If the aerial has failed, it will usually be at the base of the bee sting however, don't rule out the fact that the radio tuner itself could be knackered

[ManiacuV6]

If you get an aftermarket radio you need to install an adapter to supply 12v through antrnna wire to aerial amplifier that is in the base of aerial .
Or are models that have an wire that gets out from the base of antenna and needs to be powered 12v if you want some good reception

[bungle74]

I'm getting a new stereo in the next few weeks as the current one has a tape player and I want to make sure I've got everything sorted before I start stripping things apart to fit the new one. All the speakers are being replaced as well so I don't want to keep pulling the stereo for various.
I do have an old stereo that I could rig up to the car as I know the radio works on that, I think this might be the best solution.
As an aside, can you still get the whole aerial unit new or is it going to be a second hand/aftermarket jobbie??
I didn't know about the amplifier for the stereo any ideas where I can get one of these too?
Sorry for all the questions............

[Monkeymagic]

by a quality roof mounted aerial and bolt it in in place of old one. wire up and you get a decent radio reception. i put a little bit of wynns instant gasket round the base to ensure no leak. mine cost 15 quid and works well.
i think the original had a built in powered amp modern ones don't need it.

[johne]

by a quality roof mounted aerial and bolt it in in place of old one.

The original and a quality replacement have connectors for both the power feed and the aerial feed at the aerial base unit so you only have to remove the rear light to replace it. A new radio may work well with a non amplified base unit aerial but to g'tee the best reception, buy one with an amplifier in the base, i.e. the aerial base unit has both +12v and aerial feeds.

John

[jade]

The original and a quality replacement have connectors for both the power feed and the aerial feed at the aerial base unit so you only have to remove the rear light to replace it. A new radio may work well with a non amplified base unit aerial but to g'tee the best reception, buy one with an amplifier in the base, i.e. the aerial base unit has both +12v and aerial feeds.

John

Is there a 12v feed to the aerial at the back of the head unit ? as I have poor reception and not sure weather i need to power the antena from the after market head unit

Cheers

[5cylinderman]

There will be a blue wire at the rear of your stereo, normally use to provide a signal to electric aerials to or power up an external amp. This can be used to send juice to the amplifier in the aerial itself if needed.

[bungle74]

Ok, the new stereo is going in today and there is a wire for the aerial power, but which colour wire comes from the aerial to the back of the head unit? Is it the brown/grey wire with the brown connector on?

[Boghopper]

Does the avant (1995) have a powered aerial like the coupe?

I have rubbish reception and didn't know about the feed to the aerial.

Cheers

Pete

[Greg_S]

HTH

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5097&highlight=aerial+power

[Boghopper]

Thanks Greg_S

That explains the rubbish reception, will get it fixed this week.

Cheers


Pete