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Old 07-14-2012, 06:22 PM
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I searched around a bit and can only see that the antenna wire is black/green. This isn't working on my car? Does anyone know what the color of the wire is for the antenna? My husband installed a complete new audio system in my car today but can't seem to find the correct wire for the antenna. Thanks!!

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I searched around a bit and can only see that the antenna wire is black/green. This isn't working on my car? Does anyone know what the color of the wire is for the antenna? My husband installed a complete new audio system in my car today but can't seem to find the correct wire for the antenna. Thanks!!
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That didn't show what he was looking for. THanks though.
 
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Originally Posted by moonpetal38
That didn't show what he was looking for. THanks though.
Post #2 in the Thread shows the Diagram for the entire run of the Antenna Control wire, from Radio Head Unit to the Antenna Assembly.

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If this is not helpful, Be more specific, what EXACTLY is he looking for?????
 

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Does anyone know what the color of the wire is for the antenna?
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Um......black?
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Yes, I saw that but that green/black wire is not activating the antenna. He is going to try another approach in the morning. I appreciate your help. Otherwise he has done a jam up job replacing the entire audio system. I now have a double din touch screen Kenwood, nav, sirius, bluetooth, all new ken wood speakers and new amp. Wow does it sound 300% better. As you know...he had to do some handy work to get that all to fit in an xk. Thanks so much again.
 
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If the green/black wire isn't working the antenna, you either have issues with your antenna, or the head unit is sending a pulse down the wire and not a constant power. The antenna needs constant power to stay up.
 
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I now have a double din touch screen Kenwood, nav, sirius, bluetooth, all new ken wood speakers and new amp. Wow does it sound 300% better. As you know...he had to do some handy work to get that all to fit in an xk. Thanks so much again.


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He located the green/black wire under the arm rest and that one worked. But not the green/black wire by the radio. Weird But it all works now and it is wonderful. Tomorrow I am having the viper alarm installed with SmartStart. Unfortunate that I have to do this to protect my car but I have been broken into twice at work and I teach at an elementary school!! Ugh.

Thanks for everyone's help. As usual you all have undying patience with me. PS I will post pictures soon of the new install.
 
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My husband did not take pics during the install. I asked him too but he didn't. I am sorry.
 
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Quick video on the mods so far!!


 
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Default Thanks for the video.

Your husband does great work and you took a good video too. Love that dash installation. Videos like yours help inspire the rest of us.

I especially liked the ragtop mounted car seat. I'll bet the grandson really loves to sit up there. Does he wear a helmet with a face screen to keep the bugs out of his teeth?

Seriously, thanks for the time you took to make and post the video!
 
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Thanks for that Moonpetal, the cars looking really good.

I wish I didn't have the factory nav so that I could go the same route as you with the radio.
 
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