anerussis

I know this subject has been much discussed in the past but here goes again.
After I foolishly removed the hatch tint using a clothes steamer with the hatch in the up position and thus allowing steam and water to flow under the trim the cars radio and remote key functions became intermittent and eventually stopped working all together.
I fixed the radio reception by installing a fender whip antenna but my remote key functions don't work at all.
****Recently I carefully removed the 2 piece antenna amps from under the trim at the top of the hatch. After opening the clips on plastic casings I noticed powdery greenish corrosion in parts of the circuit boards. I cleaned the boards and examined with a magnifying glass and could not spot any damage. Of course I realize that part of the resistors and other fine electronics may have blown that can not be spotted by the naked eye. And now my question is - how can I test the amp to determine if it will work before re-installing?

Also when removing the amps I did tear most of the conductive rubber/silicone contacts pads that press against the window contacts. Does anyone know where I may purchase replacements?

WHICH is the amp that controls the Key FOB>

Plutoe

reconnect and let hang on the inside of the car------now push the key fob!!----does it work???

anerussis

Thanks -- I thought that it needed a certain band width but will try this and post results.

Holmes5518

Please let me know if you find replacements for those contacts. They are integral to proper function and I need new ones as well.

anerussis

Sourcing some conductive silicone washers and with conductive glue will glue to the torn existing pads. However first have to make sure the amplifiers are in working order.

Holmes5518

Please report back if that works out for you

C230 Sport Coup

I have a functioning antenna amp
removed from a broken glass...
let me know if you are interested. I always though you couldn't replace these...
but...you could be the 1st perhaps.

anerussis

A little late response but after much work and hassle nothing seems to work - was told that I need an entire rear window with the amp attached - so for now I take my chances and don't bother locking my car.