Radio Crap or no reception?

Jonog · 26th October 2012, 14:17

As you can see in my other post I am fitting a new HU, pioneer. I fitted the aerial adpater and the singal is like I have no signal at all.

When I touch the connection where the antenna plugs into the HU I get singal.

I have tried the blue wire on the remote and on a 12v and still no luck?

Anything I am missing? Thanks,

Syx · 26th October 2012, 14:23

I fitted my pioneer unit and did as you've already described - blue wire onto the remote connection - and it works fine. Double check connections etc as there shouldn't be anything else.

discus · 26th October 2012, 15:20

Same with me, blue wire went to the remote.

I found the reception a lot better with the new head unit, reception on my favourite stations has always been lousy and this is my second 8th gen Civic. Anyway, much, much better reception with the Pioneer.

Jonog · 26th October 2012, 19:06

The connection on the honda adpater was crap. Got one out of the motor factors and stripped about 1cm of the wire and shoved it into the new one. Its better but not great at all.

Whats the alternative?

discus · 26th October 2012, 19:24

I'm amazed, maybe your lead is dodgy. Was it ok with the Honda head unit?

You could try another otherwise maybe try fitting one of those external shark fin aerials they sell on ebay? look a bit naff though.

Jonog · 27th October 2012, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by discus

I'm amazed, maybe your lead is dodgy. Was it ok with the Honda head unit?

You could try another otherwise maybe try fitting one of those external shark fin aerials they sell on ebay? look a bit naff though.

Yeah worked with the honda HU, I got an interior one there online. I know I can fit the back of the HU without having to take it all out again, so going to put that in and mount it on the glass, hopefully that will work. This civic will break me yet I tells ye!

Jonog · 28th November 2012, 14:35

Calearo AN7697015 Universal Active FM Antenna

So I got one of these, and it works if its in the middle of the damn windscreen! If its not, then its as crackly as ever.

Can someone please give me a solution?? I was thinking of an extension cable and mounting it on the back windscreen.

I also ordered and inline amp, but someone has told me all that will do is amplify the already crap signal. Doing my head in so it is. Just seems the new radios, arent really for the FM part are they.

pcr · 28th November 2012, 14:47

Are you guys using the Honda aerial in the rear screen ? That has an aerial amplifier already fitted but is apparently really crap in some areas. I would fit an external aerial straight into the HU.

Jonog · 28th November 2012, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcr

Are you guys using the Honda aerial in the rear screen ? That has an aerial amplifier already fitted but is apparently really crap in some areas. I would fit an external aerial straight into the HU.

I am using the one in the link, as the honda one was poo. This does seem better but still not acceptable.

IDEA - mount it on the glass roof if I can hide the cables and if it reaches.

26th October 2012, 14:17	#1 (permalink)
Jonog Car: 2009 Type S GT Join Date: 31st January 2012 Location: Dublin Posts: 90 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (1)	Crap or no reception? As you can see in my other post I am fitting a new HU, pioneer. I fitted the aerial adpater and the singal is like I have no signal at all. When I touch the connection where the antenna plugs into the HU I get singal. I have tried the blue wire on the remote and on a 12v and still no luck? Anything I am missing? Thanks,

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26th October 2012, 15:20	#3 (permalink)
discus Supporter Car: 2010 CTR GT Milano Join Date: 6th July 2007 Location: Northants Posts: 1,160 Thanks given: 19 Thanked 154 Times in 148 Posts iTrader: (3)	Same with me, blue wire went to the remote. I found the reception a lot better with the new head unit, reception on my favourite stations has always been lousy and this is my second 8th gen Civic. Anyway, much, much better reception with the Pioneer.

26th October 2012, 19:06	#4 (permalink)
Jonog Thread starter Car: 2009 Type S GT Join Date: 31st January 2012 Location: Dublin Posts: 90 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (1)	The connection on the honda adpater was crap. Got one out of the motor factors and stripped about 1cm of the wire and shoved it into the new one. Its better but not great at all. Whats the alternative?

26th October 2012, 19:24	#5 (permalink)
discus Supporter Car: 2010 CTR GT Milano Join Date: 6th July 2007 Location: Northants Posts: 1,160 Thanks given: 19 Thanked 154 Times in 148 Posts iTrader: (3)	I'm amazed, maybe your lead is dodgy. Was it ok with the Honda head unit? You could try another otherwise maybe try fitting one of those external shark fin aerials they sell on ebay? look a bit naff though.

28th November 2012, 14:35	#7 (permalink)
Jonog Thread starter Car: 2009 Type S GT Join Date: 31st January 2012 Location: Dublin Posts: 90 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (1)	Calearo AN7697015 Universal Active FM Antenna So I got one of these, and it works if its in the middle of the damn windscreen! If its not, then its as crackly as ever. Can someone please give me a solution?? I was thinking of an extension cable and mounting it on the back windscreen. I also ordered and inline amp, but someone has told me all that will do is amplify the already crap signal. Doing my head in so it is. Just seems the new radios, arent really for the FM part are they.

28th November 2012, 14:47	#8 (permalink)
pcr Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,461 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 47 Times in 46 Posts iTrader: (0)	Are you guys using the Honda aerial in the rear screen ? That has an aerial amplifier already fitted but is apparently really crap in some areas. I would fit an external aerial straight into the HU.