Mk3 radio problems, two things already tried

[markster]

Hi there!

I've been having radio problems with my Ibiza 1.4 cool. It's just a regular casette/radio which I've been getting poor/average FM reception and non existant AM\LW reception. In fact, the AM/LW reception just sounds like the car engine when I'm driving!

I've replaced the bee sting aeriel which did nothing and then I got advised to add a signal booster which I did myself. I could hear the cracking and slight improvement as I connected the power from the booster so I know I've installed it correctly. Unfortunately this is only a slight improvement in FM, but I still have no AM whatsoever and not keeping up with the sports is killing me!

has anyone any ideas what the problem could be and how to improve it? Is it the unit itself which needs changing?

regards

 

[EKE Ibiza]

I feel your pain, exact same problem

 

[markster]

I feel your pain, exact same problem

yep, I think it's a fairly common problem in the Mk3. The only advice I can find is what I've already done.

Plus I'm going to be driving about £15k miles over the next year and I can't handle no sports news

So are there any experts out there who can help please!?!?

 

[BHP Addict]

Here Here.....mk3 Radio Reception is TERRIBLE!!!!

 

[Ibiza125]

My advice... get a protable radio and plug it into a tape adaptor if you're that desperate

 

[ndbrgr]

Here Here.....mk3 Radio Reception is TERRIBLE!!!!

Mine is so strong I pick up Radio Stations from France! I couldn't get a clear station for my radio transmitter iPod thingy so I had to buy an xCar Link.

 

[Cupra20]

Mine was shocking so i tried a booster and not a sausage changed, so i changed the aerial base for a new one and hay presto radio is top notch now can't fault it!!!

 

[PhilW]

Thos things are not boosters you know that yeah? Theyre for powered aerials when using aftermarket head units. You have a problem elsewhere like a dodgy roof aerial connection or bad earth.

 

[Cupra20]

Hence it nothing for me and a new aerial base sorted the problem!

 

[Richy88]

where you guys get the base from and how much??

my local vw want £60+

 

[Cupra20]

where you guys get the base from and how much??

my local vw want £60+

mine was only £10 i think, i'll get you the part no. if you want?

 

[Richy88]

yea if you could please mate

 

[Cupra20]

1P0 035 501, it cost me £9.42 from the dealers

 

[Adamricko]

In a 1.4.cool /s and my signal is pretty much perfect. Allthough I do have a problem with "telephone" cutting in on it. need to check the "Telephone mute wire"

 

[leescupra]

I'm in a cool s too an mines fine although I hav a cd changer aswell, but fm is good haven't tried the lw yet ....does anyone else hav subs running off the standard headunit?? it's pretty good and people are well surprised at how the 'standard' stereo sounds lol
I do have a problem though the volume button wen I try turn it up too quick it just goes back to zero any ideas???

 

[Oj 89]

I'm in a cool s too an mines fine although I hav a cd changer aswell, but fm is good haven't tried the lw yet ....does anyone else hav subs running off the standard headunit?? it's pretty good and people are well surprised at how the 'standard' stereo sounds lol
I do have a problem though the volume button wen I try turn it up too quick it just goes back to zero any ideas???

check for loose solder joints on the MFD PCB, most likely its that or a dodgy pulser. Maplins will most likely do a replacement...I don't know as before I got all those problems, I just put a 7" DVD player in

 

[RichN]

When you replace the aerial, do remember that the Mk3 aerial is powered, it's not just a bit of wire stuck to the roof, active electronics at work!

 

[DanielFaith]

check for loose solder joints on the MFD PCB, most likely its that or a dodgy pulser. Maplins will most likely do a replacement...I don't know as before I got all those problems, I just put a 7" DVD player in

did u put the dvd into were the tape should be??

yeno the wee ribbind tape?? were can i get more of the and the wee connectors??

 

[Oj 89]

did u put the dvd into were the tape should be??

yeno the wee ribbind tape?? were can i get more of the and the wee connectors??

Haha, yeah, take the cage apart, take the main PCB out, put the 1 DIN (<=Important) radio in, cut a hole in the fascia the right size for the radio face, and voile...oh, and double up the wiring loom so both radio and PCB have power. aaand don't put the PCB directly on to the radio...it's not pretty when they blow. I'll see if I can find the guide.

What, like this?

http://www.rapidonline.com/1/1/18-ribbon-cable-grey.html

tbh, you'd be better off hardwiring them to the PCB. much tougher

 

[s.duggan]

what cd changer do you have??