JRMedved Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 All - I purchased the AVIC-8100NEX to install in my '98 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. One annoyance that I have is that when the unit is not in HD Radio (AM/FM) mode, the power antenna is extended. The OEM Alpine radio retracted the retractable antenna when the CD player was in use. I do not know if I wired the unit up in correctly or what. I (thought I) followed in installation instructions correctly, regarding the blue and blue/white wires. Can any (expert) advise how exactly a retractable power antenna should be wired/connected, and, Can anyone confirm that this is proper/improper operation of the unit to a power retractable antenna? Thanks. -Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
493008 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 The antenna wire from the NEX doubles as the amp power on control. Because of that, the power from it is always on when the NEX is on, or at least when it is sending audio. You will need to install a switch to do what you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joemamma1954 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 The antenna wire from the NEX doubles as the amp power on control. Because of that, the power from it is always on when the NEX is on, or at least when it is sending audio. You will need to install a switch to do what you want.Correct, the NEX sends signal as soon as it is powered on, does not distinguish between inputs. Whereas the oem has signal for antenna separate from signal to oem amp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JRMedved Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 well that just SUX. If I am not paying close attention at the car wash I am screwed. I'm wondering if there is anyway to create some kind of external function that could do the same thing? Im thinking perhaps Pioneer needs to consider a firmware upgrade that would offer an option setting that would allow the blue/white lead to power off when the AM/FM is not in use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joemamma1954 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 I wonder if turning the subwoofer setting to off, if this would work for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
493008 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 If I am not paying close attention at the car wash I am screwed. I'm wondering if there is anyway to create some kind of external function that could do the same thing? Im thinking perhaps Pioneer needs to consider a firmware upgrade that would offer an option setting that would allow the blue/white lead to power off when the AM/FM is not in use. Installing a simple on/off switch in the circuit should do it. All the wire does is supply 12 volts when the radio is on, so if you put a switch in there, when the switch breaks the circuit the antenna should go down. I can't remember the last time I saw a new car with a power antenna, so don't count on Pioneer adressing the issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
captkirk Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I think you are missing something My NEX 8100 has both an amp remote and an antenna remote wire. Double check your wire harnes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
69sixpackbee Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 I think you are missing something My NEX 8100 has both an amp remote and an antenna remote wire. Double check your wire harnes No it does'nt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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