2005 Audi TT Concert Radio AM not working
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2005 Audi TT Concert Radio AM not working
I have a 2005 Audi TT Concert unit for the Bose system. My issue is the AM radio isn't working. CD player works well, FM radio works decently (not as good as our mazda 3's), but the AM doesn't have any reception.
Any one have any ideas what to test / fix?
Any one have any ideas what to test / fix?
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I found this post, after searching different keywords. I'll try taking it to my mechanic to see if there's something that can be done.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2803525
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2803525
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I believe I've narrowed it down to the antenna booster. As this would make sense why FM reception is okay and AM reception is non existant. Now the question is where to find an antenna booster?
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Also I'm installing a aftermarket stereo (Pioneer 8400) and will test with that before trying to find the module. On the antenna adapter http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_s...l/40_vw53.html there's a blue wire for power. Where should I connect that?
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Sorry mate, haven't had this problem myself.
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Also I'm installing a aftermarket stereo (Pioneer 8400) and will test with that before trying to find the module. On the antenna adapter http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_s...l/40_vw53.html there's a blue wire for power. Where should I connect that?
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There isn't a blue wire on my harness which is what confuses me. I attached it to the blue/white and it worked as it should. I believe that it is only the switch for the antenna booster so it should work the same as the amp turn on.
Side note, I resolved my factory AM reception issue. I pulled out the factory stereo and found out the previous owner had installed a generic aux input improperly on the antenna with the antenna booster connected.
That's the reason my FM and AM reception were so bad. For now I'm running with the stock radio. I'll post a write up when I install the Pioneer 8400 this weekend.
Side note, I resolved my factory AM reception issue. I pulled out the factory stereo and found out the previous owner had installed a generic aux input improperly on the antenna with the antenna booster connected.
That's the reason my FM and AM reception were so bad. For now I'm running with the stock radio. I'll post a write up when I install the Pioneer 8400 this weekend.
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There isn't a blue wire on my harness which is what confuses me. I attached it to the blue/white and it worked as it should. I believe that it is only the switch for the antenna booster so it should work the same as the amp turn on.
Side note, I resolved my factory AM reception issue. I pulled out the factory stereo and found out the previous owner had installed a generic aux input improperly on the antenna with the antenna booster connected.
http://www.amazon.com/iSimple-IS31-U...sim_sbs_auto_7
That's the reason my FM and AM reception were so bad. For now I'm running with the stock radio. I'll post a write up when I install the Pioneer 8400 this weekend.
Side note, I resolved my factory AM reception issue. I pulled out the factory stereo and found out the previous owner had installed a generic aux input improperly on the antenna with the antenna booster connected.
http://www.amazon.com/iSimple-IS31-U...sim_sbs_auto_7
That's the reason my FM and AM reception were so bad. For now I'm running with the stock radio. I'll post a write up when I install the Pioneer 8400 this weekend.
Make sure you have all the correct aftermarket wiring harnesses, TTs vary a lot in wiring schematics. you shouldn't need to actually cut the original loom, however CAN-bus cars may need an ignition switchable 12 volt. Also some head units often don't fit under the flip down cover.
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Make sure you have all the correct aftermarket wiring harnesses, TTs vary a lot in wiring schematics. you shouldn't need to actually cut the original loom, however CAN-bus cars may need an ignition switchable 12 volt. Also some head units often don't fit under the flip down cover.