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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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I installed an AVIC-D3 last weekend and I'm not getting good FM reception and no AM reception. The install kit cam with the adapter below. The sales guys assured me that it would work. It does plug in fine, but I'm wondering if I got the wrong adapter.

<img src="http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2005/120/h12040VW12-fp.jpg">

The AW tech article said to get this one. Does anyone know if this one would fix my problem?

<img src="http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2005/120/h12040VW54-fp.jpg">

Also, there are two wires on that went to the back of the Symphony I that are not currently plugged into anything. One is a brown plastic rectangular shaped plug and the other is a small round plug. Anyone know what those two plugs are for?
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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Yes, the second adapter is powered. Lacking that would explain the poor reception.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Does the blue wire just need to go to switched power?
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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Default I haven't installed one so I'm not 100% sure. That would be my guess though.

What does the tech article say?
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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Default switched power.

Crutchfield is sending me the correct adapter. Any ideas on the two wires that didn't end up going to the new HU?
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Default Can you send me the part #s that crutchfield is sending you? I installed

a Alpine W205 and having FM AM issues also. Thanks
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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Default I have the right part and the reception on my W200 still sucks.

I wonder if I should put that foam insulator around the metal body of the adapter. I'm not sure if it's actually doing anything but hey, it couldn't hurt at this point.
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Switched power or the power antenna lead.
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Just ordered the powered antenna adaptor - Hope it works!
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