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[ron]

how can i check satnav cable there is a wire connected to my tax disk is  inthis the satnav ariel on the left hand side of car does that mean all the wiring is on the left kick down side ps. gps red so need to check cable what colour is cable thanks in advance

[VXL V6]

Tax disc antenna is for a 3rd party phone kit.

Sat nav aerial is the base part of the roof antenna.

All the wiring for the roof antenna runs down the right hand side of the car.

[ron]

thanks does that mean its combined with ariel for the radio?what colour is satnav cable ?

[TheBoy]

thanks does that mean its combined with ariel for the radio?what colour is satnav cable ?

Check the connection behind head unit - its the smaller of the 2 aerial connections.  In particular, pay attention to cage being distorted, as this causes poor connection.

[ron]

is anybody near to the london area who could do it for me i will give them something for doing it just correcting my gps signal ?so it goes green please

[TheBoy]

is anybody near to the london area who could do it for me i will give them something for doing it just correcting my gps signal ?so it goes green please

Soz, I'm nearer Brum than London...

To test if it is the cage, pop radio out, remove cage, and plug connections directly into back of stereo. I fit works then, just bend the cage a little

[ron]

i tried but could not do it so frightened i would screw everything up

[TheBoy]

i tried but could not do it so frightened i would screw everything up

Which bit, removing radio, or removing cage?

If radio, you have removed the grub screws and are using proper radio removal keys (as opposed to just trying to pry it out, which will break it)?

[ron]

removed grub screws do i need radio removal keys

[TheBoy]

removed grub screws do i need radio removal keys

Yup, need a set of double din removal keys (Halfords, £4).  Possible to do with nails etc, but I'd recommend using the proper keys

[ron]

does the whole piece come out or just the radio part thanks anyway

[TheBoy]

does the whole piece come out or just the radio part thanks anyway

The entire radio comes out - the 7" x 4" (and about 7" deep) bit.  Removal keys go in the corners of the bin that comes out.

Hope that makes sense?


If you are that concerned about doing it, if ever you pass my way (nr Jnc 10 of M40, or 15mins from Jnc15a or M1), I will gladly have a look at it for you...

[ron]

hi all just an update took out radio jiggled it in cage now satnav is showing green and working thank you to all who gave good advice ron

[Weds]

hi all just an update took out radio jiggled it in cage now satnav is showing green and working thank you to all who gave good advice ron

Come and jiggle mine to see if you can get my phone kit to work please :-)

[TheBoy]

hi all just an update took out radio jiggled it in cage now satnav is showing green and working thank you to all who gave good advice ron

Excellent news