steve200 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I have a VW MFD fitted, but can't get any radio reception. I had an alpine before and also got poor radio reception and was using a halfords aerial booster. I'm not using the booster now because I thought it wouldn't need it. Anyone else with a MFD fitted, what's your reception like and are you using a booster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 If my understanding is correct, you shouldn't need a booster with a MFD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTIChris Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Are you using a standard aerial ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I've got the popular Genuine Polo one that everyone says works perfect. Does the GTI need a power supply to the aerial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 The standard aftermarket aerial booster usually puts a 12v on the aerial, but I'm almost certain OEM VW items don't need one at all.Is there possibly a break in your wire leading up to the antenna? Is it FM not working or AM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Not tried MW or AM. But can't get FM, got a weak signal today on one station. Could it be the aerial base? Can't see why there would be a break in the aerial lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well an aerial booster makes little to no difference to FM. it's for AM radio. Sounds like something else is wrong to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan535 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I had really bad radio reception on my aftermarket radio/CD in my Arosa, replaced aerial and wiring with genuine parts - no real improvement. Bought one of these off ebay - 320941544152 - brilliant reception. Fitted to nearside of front screen and routed down A pillar and over glove box - 15 minute job - 7 torx screws and a bit of applied pressure with a screw driver - well worth £2.78 and a 2 week wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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