Aerial for my 32.

[dean j]

I need the radio on my car now, but aint got a clue where to get it from.

Where has everyone fitted them on their 32's???

Dean j

[brett21]

Its in the Windscreen man, Mine works perfect.

[dean j]

cheers mate

You know what wire im looking for, or has it already got the aerial jack on it for it?

[infamous_t]

Its in the mess of wires where the stereo would get power, you may need a converter for the aerial plug, as i know this is the case for us Aussies

[Cris]

I think that there's two antenna, one in the windscreen one in the rear screen. The connector is a funny little two pin thing. I think it's called diversity. You can get adapters to connect them to normal connectors. I may have a picture at home. I'll try to remember to have a look tonight.

[dean j]

Well, i found the 2 pin connector, and i got the adapter for the aerial, but its just crap reception! Any way to make it better?

[Cris]

My guess would be that the antenna it's connected to is knackered somehow. Either find the problem and fix it or try plugging the adapter in the other way round. You might have to remove the tab on the connector to make this possible.

I'd get a meter and test for continuity between one pole (pin) and each antenna. If one pin/antenna is open circuit then you have your culprit. If they are both OK then swapping the pins round (after removing the tab as mentioned above) won't help. I suppose then I'd start looking for bad earths or test the radio to make sure it's OK.

NB I'm assuming that you using a known good UK radio?

[dean j]

I'll try these suggestions mate when i got a moment.

I've got an Alpine head unit. New and from the uk, so its gotta be something you've suggested mate

Thanks mate. I'll let you know how i get on

[mambastu]

32's also have an aerial amplifier at the rear of the car which you need to connect your radios antennae-out too which is why your receptions crap at the moment. You'll find the wire you need to connect it to behind the radio.