R32 Radio Reception Poor

[Rekin]

Hello all,

Have some issues with my radio reception

Currently have: Pioneer Headunit with 12v feed to aerial amplifier wire (common mistake to miss with aftermarket headunits in skylines)

Fault: Have poor FM reception & no AM reception.

Problem #1: When I unplug the aerial amplifier wire, radio reception doesn't change. Should there be a big difference between plugged & unplugged?

Root Cause: Im thinking my Aerial Amplifier might be broken...Anyone know where it is located? Someone has mentioned it is behind the rear quarter interior panel?

Problem #2: Radio reception gets worse when I switch from Accessories - On (Engine)

Root Cause:Why would reception be worse in On/Engine mode? Would a faulty alternator cause more static/interference to radio?

I have a feeling my alternator may be on its way out...

Thanks

[Sinista32]

Correct - Amplifier in the rear passenger side C pillar trim and the connection to the arial in rear window.

The front windscreen with the wire in it is a "scatter" type arial I believe.

Pic is blurry but may help somewhat

Speak with Chris Rodgers on SAU (Queenslander)

Edited April 1, 2014 by Sinista32

[Rekin]

Amplifier in the rear passenger side C pillar tirm and the connection to the arial in rear window.

The front windscreen with the wire in it is a "scatter" type arial I believe.

Pic is blurry but may help somewhat

Speak with Chris Rodgers on SAU (Queenslander)

Legend! thanks for the picture.

Now to work out how to remove the rear quarter interior trim

[Sinista32]

good luck. as you know "fragile"

The passenger side trim below the window, unclip top. And the base of the c pillar trim near the seat is another flex/break point.

Taking back part of seat off is a pain if you go that way too. Then there is the stubborn clips into the metal.

(happen to be replacing mine with newies when I took that pic ($160 each - OUCH!)

Edited April 1, 2014 by Sinista32

[Rekin]

good luck. as you know "fragile"

The passenger side trim below the window, unclip top. And the base of the c pillar trim near the seat is another flex/break point.

Taking back part of seat off is a pain if you go that way too. Then there is the stubborn clips into the metal.

(happen to be replacing mine with newies when I took that pic ($160 each - OUCH!)

sweet thanks, do you have a part number for the c-pillars? Mine have bubbled and cracked, would be good to replace & repair the radio at same time

[SiR_RB]

I've got the same problem I bought an external stick on antenna thing and still have poor reception, it's ok with higher frequency channels but 96.9 for example won't play

[Sinista32]

http://justjap.com/index.php/oem-parts/oem/332/genuine-nissan-rear-inner-quarter-glass-surround-nissan-skyline-hcr32-bnr32-passenger-side.html

Woops - $189 now ..............and only 1 of each left

http://justjap.com/index.php/oem-parts/oem/332/genuine-nissan-rear-inner-quarter-glass-surround-nissan-skyline-hcr32-bnr32-passenger-side.html

Edited April 1, 2014 by Sinista32

[Chris Rogers]

Pillar panels are not that expensive.

Also check continuity from end to end on that antenna cable.

[Rekin]

Thanks for the links.

Chris; Any reason as to why radio reception is poor when accessories/engine is on? Could it be alternator related? Thanks

[Chris Rogers]

check ground from antenna lead to true ground. also check that the amplifer is on AT the amplifier. I have a spare one if you need it.

nissan local is actually the best place to get the side trims.