[200q20v] Re: Radio has lost signal

[C1J1Miller at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/11/00 5:04:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
sidman at nousoft.com writes:

> I have had Sony head units in my 91'200TQ wagon for some
>  time. Recently the signal sensitivity has gone away, along
>  with the mechanics in the head unit CD player. The CD
>  changer installed in back works fine. 
>  
>  So, this morning I installed a new head unit, only to
>  discover that the signal problem appears to be in the
>  antenna system - everything else works. In Bentley I find
>  antenna amplifier units implied both front and rear, but no
>  mention of where the amps are installed in the wagon. I seem
>  to remember a recent discussion re this, and that the amp is
>  under the back seat?? Could the little whip antenna above
>  the hatch have gone bad?
>  
>  Any sage counsel?


Whip antenna amp is bad; might also just be a bad ground where the antenna 
hits the roof.
Check here for details on a fix:
http://20v.org/audioupg.htm#antenna

HTH, Chris Miller, Windham NH, c1j1miller at aol.com