radio arial is weak on new patrol

[Hodge]

Hi Hodge, yeap I have tinted windows but the reception was crap before I had it added. Nissan tried to tell me that was the issue but the problem was there before, also it's a non metallic tint. The XTrail had exactly the same tint and the reception was great, but it had a small external aerial.

Nah good to hear mate, i just thought i'd throw it out there in case it actually is the cause. And mate of mine today with a 2004 gu, actually confirmed what the tine place said, his am reception went to shithouse when tint was applied to that window.

[threedogs]

Confused over this now Yendor may know of earth position.
My 04 model has wires in 3 windows 2 rear are for heater/demistor but only one works
even though both show power to them. Someone said rear left cargo window was demistor too
Not sure anymore,so confused, isnt earth visible near glass rubber on inside.

[the evil twin]

Confused over this now Yendor may know of earth position.
My 04 model has wires in 3 windows 2 rear are for heater/demistor but only one works
even though both show power to them. Someone said rear left cargo window was demistor too
Not sure anymore,so confused, isnt earth visible near glass rubber on inside.

hiya 3D

You were right the first time

Rear left window is an onglass radio antenna and forms the 'other' half of the diversity antenna set up.
It is used in japan but is not useful for australian freq's. The connection of the two antennas (up to GU7 I think) being the powered mast and the fixed onglass is in the passenger footwell then a common feed goes to the head unit

If you check it out closely there is no circuit like the demister wires IE the wire has one feed connector and the other just ends in free air.

A mod that works maybe 90% of the time esp with el cheapo aftermarket head units to improve radio reception is to earth the coax of the antenna lead to the radio

[bullo]

I am not sure where the aerial earth is, will try and have a look. cheers

[bullo]

Had it in for a warranty job. Technician's advised that the system is not good in any fringe reception area. Doesn't seem concerned and maybe I should be content with an inferior radio!!! My wife isn't that keen on Bob Dylan and Neil Young CD's, pitty! cheers