Accidentally cut the cable to my gps antenna

Posted May 21, 2008 · 00:06 UTC#1

Hey everyone, so i just installed a d2 in my Integra and it seemed to be working great. But when i tried to use the gps it wouldn't work, so I took apart everything and then I noticed that the cable going to the gps antenna was cut through. Now I know I suffer from a sever case of noobtitus, but is there anyway i can fix this or am I going to shell out 50 calms for a new antenna. Any advice would be appreciated, Thanks!

Posted May 21, 2008 · 00:42 UTC#2

You'll never get it to pass a good signal again by splicing the wire back together. The center wire is just way too fine to make a good connection. You're gonna have to buy a new antenna. Sorry.

Posted May 21, 2008 · 02:35 UTC#3

There was a guy on this site who claim to repair the GPS cable to like new condition and he showed,with pics.,how he did it.Do a search.

Posted May 21, 2008 · 03:42 UTC#4

I did some searching for that wire fix with no success. Any key words or the author of that post would be great.

p.s. I will prolly order a replacement tom but i figure what do i got to lose. If anyone knows where I can get it cheaper then the pioneer site that would be very appreciated.

Posted May 21, 2008 · 03:44 UTC#5

I did the same thing. I went to Circuit City and bought a new one (Terk I think) and it was like $24.99. don't bother splicing, save your time.

Posted May 21, 2008 · 04:12 UTC#6

Sorry I rechecked and that was a Xm antenna that was cut and repaired.I can get you that link if you're interested.

Posted May 21, 2008 · 16:56 UTC#7

Both satellite and GPS antenna use a coax cable, so the same process would apply to fixing them.

Posted May 21, 2008 · 20:57 UTC#8

If they use the same type of wire it is very easy to splice them back together, I did my XM and works perfect. Just try not to cut or add any more length than you have too, because most SMB type antenna are amplified and have a specific resistance.

Posted May 22, 2008 · 14:00 UTC#9

I spliced my GPS antenna it is works just fine.

Just be sure to use heatsinks when you solder.

DaveC

Posted May 22, 2008 · 15:25 UTC#10

Just do a Google search on splicing coax and you should get some decent instructions.

Posted May 23, 2008 · 15:15 UTC#11

Thanks for all the advice everyone, I just figured I've noobed up enough on this installation. I got my replacement antenna in the mail and just installed it and now it works great! Now on to see if I can update to 70mtp from a burned disc.... :lol: