[eiching1]

Does anyone know if this car has a built in antenna booster? I hooked up a new Pioneer head unit and the AM reception is non-existent. Crutchfield indicated that sometime cars with a window antenna have boosters. I have looked on my service manual DVD and I see a wire for antenna powr and it goes to an antenna module. Anyone know for sure?

 

[eiching1]

It appears that there is a booster. For anyone installing an aftermarket headunit, be sure to hook a 12v switched power to the lead for the booster (it should be in pin number 5 on the radio harness)

 

[billy1776]

Hi eiching1,

Where did you connect the antenna booster wire? I am having the same problem in my 08 Fusion. I have FM reception, but no AM. The Metra harness had no wire, so I have to tap into the factory harness, but don't know where to connect it.

Thanks, Bill

 

[eiching1]

On the 24 pin connector it is Pin #5, Color may vary from car to car, but not the pin location. Check out the 2 attachments. Good Luck!

 

[billy1776]

This was a big help. Thanks!!

 

[eiching1]

My pleasure!

 

[Kentucky]

How do you go about wiring the power to the radio? I don't quite get the concept at all.

 

[eiching1]

Not quite sure what ou are asking?

 

[Kentucky]

Sorry lamen terms. Im stupid about electrical solutions and putting it understandably. Basically i have the window antenna, and i cycle through the AM radio with no station pickup. what do i need to do.

 

[selfusion]

It appears that there is a booster. For anyone installing an aftermarket headunit, be sure to hook a 12v switched power to the lead for the booster (it should be in pin number 5 on the radio harness)

I believe he is right!