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myles
03-17-2008, 01:24 AM
Rear window tint will cause problems with am reception. Have you got one?
mamilapon
03-17-2008, 02:54 AM
Hi all, Ive just installed a new CD player on the car,it's a Sony xplod GT270. I like it cause its illumination blends with the rest of the interior. My problem is that now while i do get all FM stations, I'm not getting any AM signal. Any sugestions?:(
kev535i
03-17-2008, 12:43 PM
from memory- i think some sonys have a switch that changes the set freq range for AM on the back maybe thats your prob? yes anttenna connection is for both
mamilapon
03-17-2008, 03:15 PM
Nope, haven't got tint. Is the antena connection at the back for both FM and AM?
mamilapon
03-18-2008, 02:24 AM
Nope no switches at the back either
89_525i_PhoenixAZ
03-22-2008, 10:50 PM
when you hooked up the new stereo, did you remember to make sure the power wire that goes to the diversity antenae box in the drivers rear pillar is still connected to a power source? I had the same problem until I read somewhere in another post that this often gets left unconnected when a new stereo is installed. I would check to see if that is your problem...
mamilapon
03-23-2008, 04:41 PM
Phoenix, I haven't checked that Ill do it today and get back to yo.....There's hope then!!!! Thanks dude
mamilapon
03-24-2008, 03:55 AM
Ok my man I done what you have recomended, FM seems to be better but AM ...not sure. Thanks for the tip!!!
BigKriss
03-24-2008, 06:59 AM
I didn't do this and I wasn't aware of it either and my reception is terrible :(


when you hooked up the new stereo, did you remember to make sure the power wire that goes to the diversity antenae box in the drivers rear pillar is still connected to a power source? I had the same problem until I read somewhere in another post that this often gets left unconnected when a new stereo is installed. I would check to see if that is your problem...
Tiger
03-24-2008, 07:47 AM
I find that head unit with floating ground setup gets the best receptions on AM and FM.

Majority of head units are common ground that gets mediocre FM and horrible AM reception.
mamilapon
03-25-2008, 12:35 AM
NOW all is GOOD. FM is 100% and so is AM. Many thanks for your tip Phoenix!!!
525iZA
04-05-2008, 01:57 PM
Interesting thread. I'm also getting a new radio.

Two options are Sony GT270 with 1yr warranty and a Kenwood with 3yr warranty. Kenwood is more expensive, but only just.

I think I might take the Sony as I want it to blend with the car.

Any chance you might have some pics of the radio in the car? Preferably pics during the day and also pics of the illumination at night.

Thanks!!