antenna questions?

[CX92ENVY]

I have a problem with static when listening to certain stations on my radio? any one else have this problem? It seems as the powered antenna just doesn't cut it.

Any one else with this problem or a solution?

[Lexx]

I have a problem with static when listening to certain stations on my radio? any one else have this problem? It seems as the powered antenna just doesn't cut it.

Any one else with this problem or a solution?

Not a solution (nor the problem, as my CX-9 radio reception is better than any other car I've had for a while), but you can do some diagnostics yourself. If you have the bose/nav setup, turn audio on, press and hold POWER, then press the AUDIO button while holding POWER. That will get you into the "Failure Analysis" system. There are 00-99 codes, most of which aren't active. My apologies, but I have not yet written down what each code does, but I do recall (a) antenna connection check code and (b) an ability to display signal strength on radio stations. Something to hack with for you, you seem to enjoy that :-). See related post on Nav touchscreen accuracy adjustments started by OMF as well.

Lexx

[CX92ENVY]

Great to know about the code check feature! (I will miss this when I rip my radio out!) Does this work on none bose, non nav units? I have neither and all connections look good! I just took the panel off in the back and all looks well!

[OMF]

Not a solution (nor the problem, as my CX-9 radio reception is better than any other car I've had for a while), but you can do some diagnostics yourself. If you have the bose/nav setup, turn audio on, press and hold POWER, then press the AUDIO button while holding POWER. That will get you into the "Failure Analysis" system. There are 00-99 codes, most of which aren't active. My apologies, but I have not yet written down what each code does, but I do recall (a) antenna connection check code and (b) an ability to display signal strength on radio stations. Something to hack with for you, you seem to enjoy that :-). See related post on Nav touchscreen accuracy adjustments started by OMF as well.

Lexx

Hope you have a CX-9 with NAVI.
If so, try Code 04 (Radio Reception Condition Inspection)
LEV 5... LEV 9 OK
LEV 3... LEV 4 Change frequency and inspect again
LEV 0... LEV 2 Antenna and feeder inspection required

Code 05 Antenna Control Condition insptection.

I am working on a quick reference guide (MS-Excel worksheet) with all codes that I am aware of...

[kevcouto]

I have feedback on my protege. EVEr since I went with my aftermarket stereo. It's usually not grounded right, or not even grounded at all.

[CX92ENVY]

No Navi and stock radio!is ther an after market boosted antenna?

Maybe I will just wait and use this as an excuse to rush my new headunit install!

[kevcouto]

maybe a ground came loose somewhere. If it was good before, something happened for it to not be good after.

[CX92ENVY]

Well I drove it from the dealership to the stereo shop so I don't know it it was alright before I added 2 amps or not. One thing we wonder is if it has something to do with a voltage problem or what?

[marclip1]

Having trouble with the radio since new. Mostly static and stations cut in and out. Dealer says nothing they can do. I have the Bose system and nav radio. Is there an antenna amplifier or something I can buy aftermarket?

Thanks.

[CX9 SportOwner]

Ours has great reception