i just got a new stereo in my car, its a 96 buick regal, and now some of the stations come in really bad, why does it do this when i went from a crappy stereo to a good one? is there any way to make them come in better?
2007-07-09 09:02:22 · 9 answers · asked by cebdegaf@sbcglobal.net 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
--Your vehicle requires an antenna adapter for a new head unit installation. If an adapter was used, it may be defective; try replacing it.
--There's probably a junction in the antenna cable in the passenger kick panel area. That's the area under the panel to the right of the passenger's feet. If you can find the antenna connection there, make sure it's secure and not coming loose.
--If your vehicle has an in-glass antenna (not a metal whip) then the "power antenna" connection in the radio harness needs to be hooked up to activate the stock antenna amplifier. Some installers overlook this step.
2007-07-09 09:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by KaeZoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each radio differs in sensitivity, which is how well it pulls in stations. OEM radio are usually quite good in that, and aftermarket units, while having better sound and more features, generally aren't as good at handling weaker signals. If you have a whip antenna, the best length is 31 inches. If you have that nasty GM in-glass antenna..there ain't much you can do.
2007-07-09 09:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if the/a antenna may not be hooked up on the new stereo. Did you install it yourself? If so check and see how an antenna hooks up to your new receiver. If not check with the place that installed it.
2007-07-09 09:13:34 · answer #3 · answered by synapsediagram 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is usually caused by your antenna. Maybe it is not hooked up all the way or you might want install a new antenna because the wire could be shorting out.
2007-07-09 15:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by partyof54u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a better antenna, or move closer to the station.
2007-07-09 09:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The radio is a lifeless form of taking part in and listening to track, and, regardless, alt-rock and heavy metallic have left the mainstream to get replaced by ability of talentless robots. each and every so often I choose the international had ended right this moment.
2016-10-01 05:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe your antenna got knocked around and is not sitting secure in the back of the new HU. Could be weather affecting it as well.
2007-07-09 09:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by Lee C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally never ever listened to the Radio while driving, for the same very reason.
2007-07-09 09:08:43 · answer #8 · answered by moaatimo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-5FH0rhMtPWK/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?search=antenna+booster&i=12044UA60
signal booster or have you a bad earth.
2007-07-09 09:13:50 · answer #9 · answered by tricky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋