Aftermarket Radio Poor Reception - W203 CLC 2008

[clc180k]

Hi, I've just purchased a model year 2009 CLC 1.8K. I'm suffering poor to non existent radio reception. I have the NTG 2.5 command head end. I would like to examine all the aerial related connections in the tailgate area before looking for anything at the head end.

I would appreciate assistance in the detailing the procedures necessary to expose the connections on the rear screen and also the aerial amp. I obviously want to do this without damaging anything.

Many Thanks

Cliff

 

[Highlandnomad]

With occasional signal loss and some more investigation the last faulty item has been found - the black fakra connection that swivels at the back of the radio. Cutting this off and soldering on a standard car aerial connector has made the reception superb.

Lessons learned -
1. check the connections on the back window antenna - ensure they are well fixed and there are no dirty connections in the antenna cables by removing the top and left hand side covers.
2. check the fakra connector at the back of the radio - from looking at other websites it appears that this item can go faulty.

It appears that if your central locking is working ok - e.g. from a distance - this `potentially' rules out any problems with the antenna amplifier and will help narrow down any issues.

I hope this helps readers in the future.

I have the same problem the audio 20 double fakra antenna going into new cheap Chinese head unit via two into one single old fashioned antenna cable. Maybe I should just cut the double fakra and solder on the old fashioned cable?

 

[Inderpal]

I have recently swapped out my Audio 20 radio for a Sony XAV-602BT with the TomTom Sat Nav module. All works well sound, sat nav, Bluetooth, steering controls etc. apart from radio reception which is almost non existent.

I used the Connects2 kit to fit and cable the Sony unit - which was very easy.

I understand that pin 13 (black wire) needs power for the amplified antenna - this is there (Connects2 does this and the Sony provides 12V on this pin).

The old Audio 20 had two Fakra connections - black and mustard - the black one gives no signal - the mustard a few FM stations.

I have ordered a twin Fakra connector - Connects2 CT27AA25 - Universal Twin Fakra to DIN Aerial Antenna Adaptor - which I gather from some posts others say has worked.

Has anyone any further advice that would help.

BTW I find the forums a wealth of knowledge.

Buddy how did you fix this I havd the same problem

 

[markjay]

Buddy how did you fix this I havd the same problem

That particular post is from 2015... the member might not be around any more.

You'll be better-off starting a new thread.