ncc1515

I've searched high and low and found no info on where the radio AM antenna cable is routed. I also don't know whether all antennae are in my rooftop 'fin' or in various other places (like windows?). My car does have the factory NAV option. My problem: Window tinting has dramatically reduced my AM radio reception. So I was hoping that the AM or AM-FM antenna cable might be intercepted, somewhere that would require the least amount of interior disassembly, and routed to a different antenna design and location. I've also seen OEM antenna combiner/amplifier for Mercedes W204 for sale online but don't know where THAT would be located or if my car even has one. Anyone know about these things?

jbondox

Hopefully the tinter did not use a high metallic film or cut the antenna in the rear window by accident

ncc1515

The film is metallic. Do you know where the cable attaches to the 'printing' on the window or which lines are defroster vs antenna? I'd expect the majority of lines that have obvious common conductor on both right and left side of window are for defrost. There are some lines that do NOT connect in that manner and those may be antenna conductor(?).
thanks

jbondox

yes, and you can pull the side panels 9c pillar) off by the rear window and look at the antenna amp or connector. their should be a heavy gauge on each side for the rear defrost

ncc1515

Thanks so much. I'll check it out this weekend.
Lynn