Radio AUX troubleshooting
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Radio AUX troubleshooting
Hello All,
I purchased a 2002 convertible in November that came with some aftermarket additions to the radio. One addition is some kind of FM amplifier - there is a small switch in the center console that greatly increases the radio reception when switched on.
There is also an aux input installed in the center console. No matter what I do, nothing happens when I push the CD/aux button on the radio. Unless there is a cd in the player, in which case it starts playing. Am I just doing something wrong, or is there an issue somewhere?
I'm planning on investigating further this weekend, but would like to get an idea of what to look for / where to look before hand
thanks for all the help!
I purchased a 2002 convertible in November that came with some aftermarket additions to the radio. One addition is some kind of FM amplifier - there is a small switch in the center console that greatly increases the radio reception when switched on.
There is also an aux input installed in the center console. No matter what I do, nothing happens when I push the CD/aux button on the radio. Unless there is a cd in the player, in which case it starts playing. Am I just doing something wrong, or is there an issue somewhere?
I'm planning on investigating further this weekend, but would like to get an idea of what to look for / where to look before hand
thanks for all the help!
Melting Slicks
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From: Miami FL
It could have been wired to work on "Radio" or "CD". If the latter, you will need to have a CD silently playing for the external source to be heard.
Le Mans Master
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From: Dyer IN
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That switch is for the fm modulator that is part of the aux most likely. Swap switch to where reception is bad and plug something into the aux jack. Start scanning fm channels until you here it
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Pentavolvo got it! It is a FM modulator..while I'm glad that I can use my ipod now, Im quite bummed I'm limited to the quality of an FM modulator. Maybe I'll start looking into head unit upgrades
thanks for the help all!
thanks for the help all!
