Stereo/radio/audio Problems

[puddlejumper]

So I recently had a bit of a stereo overhaul on my V35. My CD player was jammed, so I got the whole rear replaced. I have added in a band expander. And I have had a 3.5mm audio jack inserted so that I can plug my Android phone straight into it and listen to songs from it from my phone. The guy at the stereo place explained that to use it, I need to turn on a switch because it uses the FM frequency to transmit, and I have to override the radio. When I tested it at the stereo place, all was fine. But when I went out on the road on a drive to the country, the music from my phone began to fade out and begun transmitting loud static noise. I assume this corresponded to how a radio frequency would have responded. I am sincerely hoping that they have not added in this function without informing me that I can only plug in my phone in areas where there are very strong radio signals. The whole point of it was to have access to music no matter where I was.

Can anyone shed some light on this matter for me?

[Chris Rogers]

there is a proper AUX in on those that they are not aware of. given that alberts rang me on yours a few weeks back I *think* I know what they did with it. FM transmitter with a 3.5mm plug and a swtich.

not a lot you can do I am afraid.

didnt ask if it had navi or not. if it does then I have a solution for it. if not I will have to drag a schematic out and knock up a plug for you.

[puddlejumper]

Haha that's so cool that you just traced that job back to me.

Yes it was Alberts, and you are correct, that's exactly what they did. I did mention that I had AUX because I originally wanted a USB port or 3.5mm jack, and they told me the USB was too complicated.

If by Navi, you mean a DVD navigational system, then yes my car has it, however not converted to an Australian version.

[Chris Rogers]

they rang me on two of them. there was another that had a dead AC board as well.

as for true AUX - I have a lead for it.

USB I can also do and that will also have a b'tooth connection on it for hands free and streaming.

I offered both to alberts as a solution.

if you wnat either shoot me a message.