Poor reception from FM Transmitter
11-08-2008, 09:07 PM
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Poor reception from FM Transmitter
Hi All,
I am trying to listen to music on my car (2004, C240) stereo through the fm transmitter in my gps. I can barely hear the music!! there is a lot of static and the audio quality is very poor!! I tried switching channels, but didn't work. any ideas? Also I came across FM Antenna Adapter for merc, does that have anything to do with increasing the FM reception?? Please help!! Iam very disappointed right now
Another question, where exactly would be the radio antenna in my car?
Thanks in advance..
I am trying to listen to music on my car (2004, C240) stereo through the fm transmitter in my gps. I can barely hear the music!! there is a lot of static and the audio quality is very poor!! I tried switching channels, but didn't work. any ideas? Also I came across FM Antenna Adapter for merc, does that have anything to do with increasing the FM reception?? Please help!! Iam very disappointed right now
Another question, where exactly would be the radio antenna in my car?Thanks in advance..
11-08-2008, 11:35 PM
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You might want to consider using an in-line modulator - you can use a Sirius modulator, then send that via an antenna adapter to your antenna input on your headunit - there-by sending a signal directly to your headunit and by-passing reception through your exterior antenna.
You could also install an aftermarket head unit with AUX input.
Do you have a CD changer? If not, you can use that input through an adapter for other devices, such as an iPod.
You could also install an aftermarket head unit with AUX input.
Do you have a CD changer? If not, you can use that input through an adapter for other devices, such as an iPod.
11-09-2008, 11:14 AM
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thanks for the response guys..
yes, i do have a cd changer. also one of my questions in the other posts is, how to install a head unit with aux input. i searched the forum for diy's but i wasn't able to find a match for my car (2004 c240). please help. i really wish to get this thing to work
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
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Hi All,
I am trying to listen to music on my car (2004, C240) stereo through the fm transmitter in my gps. I can barely hear the music!! there is a lot of static and the audio quality is very poor!! I tried switching channels, but didn't work. any ideas? Also I came across FM Antenna Adapter for merc, does that have anything to do with increasing the FM reception?? Please help!! Iam very disappointed right now Another question, where exactly would be the radio antenna in my car?
Thanks in advance..
I am trying to listen to music on my car (2004, C240) stereo through the fm transmitter in my gps. I can barely hear the music!! there is a lot of static and the audio quality is very poor!! I tried switching channels, but didn't work. any ideas? Also I came across FM Antenna Adapter for merc, does that have anything to do with increasing the FM reception?? Please help!! Iam very disappointed right now
Another question, where exactly would be the radio antenna in my car?Thanks in advance..
If the adapter you came across the same with the pic(adapter 1) then it would not increase the reception. It's the one I use on my pioneer HU. It only picks up stations/towers close to the area. "Short range".
The other pic (A2) is amplified but I don't know if it works better. You can find it on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2004-2005-Volksw...3286.m20.l1116
As far as I know there is no adapter for the 'long range' antenna located in the rear.
