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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

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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) :thumbsup:

Edited by Sinista32

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) :thumbsup:

Legend! thanks for the picture.

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

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 by 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!)

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 :)

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.

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