Unusual problem, it is made of aluminum
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Unusual problem, it is made of aluminum
My 2004 XJ8 is, as we all know, built largely of aluminum. I have not tried to upgrade the audio system since the radio and cd players work just fine. I use a clip on blue tooth device for my phone.
The problem is that it does not have a satellite radio. For several years and several cars I have used a portable one that plays through the unused FM channels on the radio.
The problem is that the remote antenna is held on by a magnet, and magnets do not interact with aluminum. So, it does not attach. Has anyone else faced this problem? How did you solve it?
I once had it on an aluminum roofed truck camper, and I used duct tape to attach it to the roof, then ran the wire in through a door opening. However, I do not want to duct tape something on the roof my Jaguar.
Any ideas, or experience?
Thanks,
Tom
The problem is that it does not have a satellite radio. For several years and several cars I have used a portable one that plays through the unused FM channels on the radio.
The problem is that the remote antenna is held on by a magnet, and magnets do not interact with aluminum. So, it does not attach. Has anyone else faced this problem? How did you solve it?
I once had it on an aluminum roofed truck camper, and I used duct tape to attach it to the roof, then ran the wire in through a door opening. However, I do not want to duct tape something on the roof my Jaguar.
Any ideas, or experience?
Thanks,
Tom
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SableCat (03-21-2014)
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unusual solution
Well, I solved the problem. How did I solve it? I watched the weather channel.
I will be travelling in Mississippi and Tennessee. I turned on a weather forecast and they showed a big hail storm approaching that area.
aluminum roof/hood/trunk lid plus hail = disaster. I took the F-150. Hail can dimple steel too...but not as easily.
I will be travelling in Mississippi and Tennessee. I turned on a weather forecast and they showed a big hail storm approaching that area.
aluminum roof/hood/trunk lid plus hail = disaster. I took the F-150. Hail can dimple steel too...but not as easily.
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As Charlie recommends go with the 3M double fade tape but note: the standard equipment factory (or more likely dealer) installed sattelite radio antenna on my Super V8 is affixed to the windshield glass. Not a very good pic but it is the silver square located near the driver's side "A" pillar, the top is aligned with the VIN ID Plate.
Last edited by MarcB; 04-19-2014 at 11:49 AM.
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