Weak radio signal

[coppertop]

Any ideas... I've got X reg Ibiza and the radio has suddenly developed poor signal. It is the original head unit. I've had it out and the aerial connector is on firm so doesn't seem to be that. Local stations are non existent and even radio 1 is hissy! Not too long ago I had a flat battery and don't know if it is something to do with that or just a coincidence. Really stuck now- any suggestions gratefully received! Thanks.

 

[EZ Tutty]

sounds like the aerial cable has broken down internally or the connection to the aerial base is crap if it's just happened.

my radio signal isn't great, but i've got a short aerial and not the amplified VAG one.

 

[coppertop]

Thanks for your reply but I'm a ditsy female so changing the aerial this soon is a bit scary for me. I went into my local Seat dealer and they mentioned something about an earthing prob- any suggestions????????

 

[Beaker™]

Mines rubbish too, always has been. Some good info towards the end of this thread...

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=142983&highlight=autoleads

Seems you can get an amplifier for a few quid that sorts the problem, dead easy to wire in too. Just not got around to doing mine as i dont listen to the radio anyway.

 

[EZ Tutty]

only sorts the problem if you have an aftermarket head unit tho.....been there and done that lol

 

[Beaker™]

Everyone in that thread refering to after market HU's then?

 

[EZ Tutty]

not sure tbh, all i know is mine didn't work, and when i read the discription of the product it says for non standard headunit's in VAG vechiles or something along those lines.

 

[Beaker™]

I know the booster is meant for aftermarket HU's but apparently it'll help a little with the stanard one too.

 

[EZ Tutty]

made mine worse...