Pioneer Stereo - no radio!

[Willf]

Just fitted an aftermarket stereo to my 2002 A4 and the radio reception is terrible.

I havent fitted an amplified aearial adapter though, which I think I need. There is also another plug that I wasnt able to plug into anything that I suspect is related?

Which aerial adapter do I need to get?

Ta

 

[PetrolDave]

You need an adapter that will inject power into the antenna lead - to power the antenna amplifiers built-in to your car.

 

[Willf]

So I just need the amplified adaptor? The ones that are about £4 on eBay?

 

[stu_m]

Yes you will need one of those they work a treat I have one on mine

 

[Willf]

Aweome - thanks. I was looking the B7 adaptors that have the extra plug as thats the 'spare' plug I have. Thats obvioulsy not needed then!

 

[carl-1968]

I have the same trouble on my Pioneer, even fitted an amplified shark fin but no better, tried every combination but gave up and put the ipod on now lol

 

[mattyboyc]

Seems to be a common problem with anything non Audi, I have the same issue with a kenwood system, once I have fitted the tv/dvb tunner I will be off to the audio place to find a solution.

 

[carl-1968]

If you do find a solution, please let the rest of us know, thanks

 

[Willf]

Carl - which adaptor did you buy to amplify the aerial on the back of the head unit?

 

[carl-1968]

I think it was the connects2(two), but cannot be100%, as I left it at the store and the fitter installed it, I think I have a loose connection as it comes and goes depending on how bumpy the road is?, if I get 5 mins I'll ring the bloke tomorrow and confirm it

 

[carl-1968]

Confirm its a connects2

 

[Willf]

Legend - cheers Carl!