Bad Radio Signal

[griff82]

ever since i had my car the signal for the radio is really bad,it seems the only station i can pick up is crackle fm.

had a look behind the stereo and it seems there is like two male aerial ends one thats quite thin which is the one in my stereo and the other is normal sized but the end dident fit in the back of my stereo,i choped the end and put one that did fit but that dident pick up anything
so just put the old one back in which does pick up stations but is really crackerly.

basicly i was just wondering if it is very easy to put brand new cable in right from the aerial or if anyone has any tips and tricks i can do

cheers let me know

 

[Dolly_Gti]

you can get a digital ariel if you have a digital radio, you run a wire and conceal it in the A pillar area.

id assume you dont wanna go and buy a digital radio, but the idea of fitting your own ariel mast is probably easier than running a new one to the rear of the roof under the headlining?

 

[richypanic]

Is it an aftermarket stereo? If so, it may be the same prob I had. Seat had factory radios with built in VAG aerial boosters. If it is aftermarket, you will need to add one yourself. £5 off ebay sorted me out... see http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110390806590 for said item...

 

[Cupra Kid]

Have a look at the base of the aerial in the roof, this can deteriorate and cause signal loss, water and other crap gets in it. Replace it.

Although two aerial leads does sound puzzling, maybe a previous owner had a digital radio and theres a digital aerial hidden somewhere in your car.