Diversity Amplifier Replacement
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Azstar did getting the 800 MHz sort you central locking issues out
It's just I think I have done the same as u I went and brought a 300
MHz aerial when I needed a 800 one. So just wanted to find out
Wether it ended up working for u before I shed some more money.
It's just I think I have done the same as u I went and brought a 300
MHz aerial when I needed a 800 one. So just wanted to find out
Wether it ended up working for u before I shed some more money.
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Curmudgeon mentioned this a couple years ago but anyone looking to replace the diversity antenna should definitely try cleaning the contacts. I used 91% isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly clean the metal "fingers" on both the car and the diversity antenna. My radio is now back to working 100%. Whereas I would literally get only one station before, I now get all stations that I should. Worth a shot before blowing $150+ on a replacement part.
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Curmudgeon mentioned this a couple years ago but anyone looking to replace the diversity antenna should definitely try cleaning the contacts. I used 91% isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly clean the metal "fingers" on both the car and the diversity antenna. My radio is now back to working 100%. Whereas I would literally get only one station before, I now get all stations that I should. Worth a shot before blowing $150+ on a replacement part.
Mine started to play up over the last few weeks and i couldnt take it anymore, i thought i would whip out mine and give the contacts a clean, i cleaned them with good old cif/jif cream cleaner on the end of a cotton bud, did the same with the connections on the car. i actually pulled out the little fingers very carefully upwards to give a better connection. Thought i would try this before wasting money on a new one, RESULT! Good as new works every time on time and from half way down the road!
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Great posts! While my FM reception is still good, my remote range however has been significantly reduced from when I first got the car. Would it be the diversity antenna? I'm going to try cleaning the contacts first.
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