Radio Reception issue

RonRizz · 12-11-2011, 04:01 PM

Just finished the install in my 2011 370 base model, and my reception just plain sucks.
I installed a Pioneer Stage 4 DEX P99RS, along with an RE Audio 500.5 amp.
Crutchfield supplied me with the antenna adapter needed to go from the motorola plug to the standard antenna connection, and I have the blue lead connected to the system remote wire of my HU, as directed.
Is there something I'm missing?
Help will be appreciated.
Ron

Baer383 · 12-11-2011, 05:32 PM

I hooked the blue wire to a wire that was hot when the key was on (the guy at Kenwood told me to)and not to hook it to remote lead.

eastwest2300 · 12-11-2011, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I hooked the blue wire to a wire that was hot when the key was on (the guy at Kenwood told me to)and not to hook it to remote lead.

Im guessing it worked?

RonRizz · 12-11-2011, 06:00 PM

I'll give that a shot.
I actually hooked the remote lead for my amp to the switched 12v, and the antenna lead to the HU remote lead.... I'll try reversing them.
Thanks for the input
Ron

Baer383 · 12-11-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Im guessing it worked?

yep

eastwest2300 · 12-11-2011, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

yep

Nice!!!

Good stuff!

Guard Dad · 12-11-2011, 08:08 PM

Yea, you need +12V on that blue antenna lead to power the signal amplifier on the antenna. It makes all the difference.

eastwest2300 · 12-11-2011, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guard Dad

Yea, you need +12V on that blue antenna lead to power the signal amplifier on the antenna. It makes all the difference.

I had no idea, but now I know...

Baer383 · 12-11-2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I had no idea, but now I know...

Yeah I thought I saw that some where oh yeah in post 2.

RonRizz · 12-12-2011, 05:55 PM

Switched wires today..........amp turn on lead to system remote on head unit, antenna amp lead to 12 volt switched (acc) reception still sucks.
There is a local fm station less than 20 miles from me, and this thing wont pick it up.
I dont understand it, the factory tuner was awesome. I bought a $1200.00 head unit with a $12 tuner.

Baer383 · 12-12-2011, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

Switched wires today..........amp turn on lead to system remote on head unit, antenna amp lead to 12 volt switched (acc) reception still sucks.
There is a local fm station less than 20 miles from me, and this thing wont pick it up.
I dont understand it, the factory tuner was awesome. I bought a $1200.00 head unit with a $12 tuner.

did you try both to switch 12v just to see?

eastwest2300 · 12-12-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

Switched wires today..........amp turn on lead to system remote on head unit, antenna amp lead to 12 volt switched (acc) reception still sucks.
There is a local fm station less than 20 miles from me, and this thing wont pick it up.
I dont understand it, the factory tuner was awesome. I bought a $1200.00 head unit with a $12 tuner.

Damn dude, that sucks... Im sure you'll figure it out.

RonRizz · 12-14-2011, 04:23 AM

I did try it both ways, and tested voltage to be 100% that all was right.
does anyone know where the antenna amp is in the car? maybe I can troubleshoot from there.
Thanks for the help.

bigaudiofanat · 12-14-2011, 06:53 AM

It's in your back windshield.

RonRizz · 12-16-2011, 03:35 PM

Misunderstood...... I know the antenna is in the glass.....I'm looking for the antenna amplifier

12-11-2011, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	Radio Reception issue Just finished the install in my 2011 370 base model, and my reception just plain sucks. I installed a Pioneer Stage 4 DEX P99RS, along with an RE Audio 500.5 amp. Crutchfield supplied me with the antenna adapter needed to go from the motorola plug to the standard antenna connection, and I have the blue lead connected to the system remote wire of my HU, as directed. Is there something I'm missing? Help will be appreciated. Ron

12-11-2011, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	I hooked the blue wire to a wire that was hot when the key was on (the guy at Kenwood told me to)and not to hook it to remote lead. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

12-11-2011, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	worth a try I'll give that a shot. I actually hooked the remote lead for my amp to the switched 12v, and the antenna lead to the HU remote lead.... I'll try reversing them. Thanks for the input Ron

12-12-2011, 05:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	No Good Switched wires today..........amp turn on lead to system remote on head unit, antenna amp lead to 12 volt switched (acc) reception still sucks. There is a local fm station less than 20 miles from me, and this thing wont pick it up. I dont understand it, the factory tuner was awesome. I bought a $1200.00 head unit with a $12 tuner.

12-14-2011, 06:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
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12-11-2011, 08:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	Yea, you need +12V on that blue antenna lead to power the signal amplifier on the antenna. It makes all the difference.

12-14-2011, 04:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	I did try it both ways, and tested voltage to be 100% that all was right. does anyone know where the antenna amp is in the car? maybe I can troubleshoot from there. Thanks for the help.

12-16-2011, 03:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	Misunderstood...... I know the antenna is in the glass.....I'm looking for the antenna amplifier

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