Hey,
Ever since i installed my Avic-D1, i lost 2 good FM channels, and my Usual local channels are very weak. they cut sometimes. i dont understand. Is there something i must do to enhance my fm/am antenna. The channels were working fine on my stock radio (05 Impreza). Can someone please help me find an antenna and assist me in installing it?

FYI, my car antenna is intergrated in my rear window like most cars, i dont know if this will help!

Thanks in advance, this would be a great help for me

Nobody has this problem? Or nobody listens to FM Radio LOL

get an antenna ampllifier, factory decks have way better reception than aftermarket decks, only ones ive ever had good reception with are sony.

make sure you tap the power antenna wire from the d1

Anonymous said:

make sure you tap the power antenna wire from the d1

Tap the power antenna wire to what?

Depends on your car. What car do you have it installed in? Most cars that have an in glass antenna have a signal amplifier. On my Fusion, power is provided through the radio harness. For that reason I connect the Power Antenna Lead from the AVIC to the proper wire on the adapter and it works just fine.

Also see post "Antenna question" under Problems/Troubleshooting

go to http://www.scoobymods.com
u can find the answer :)
i have same car same problems.
i found some answers there...

New here and I have a small problem. My FM reception cuts in and out while driving in my 97 F150. What confuses me is that it comes in clear when my truck is parked, but once I start driving anywhere the reception starts to drop out.

Thanks for the help

Something like that, I'd say it's a problem with the antenna being loose or bad.

Thanks for the info. I am supposed to take it to Best Buy tomorrow so they can see what the problem is.

Cut the crap. The reception sucks on the unit!

Mine is great. Far better than my stock stereo was

Me 2 mines as good if not better than my stock radio had.

cntrylvr79 said:

Me 2 mines as good if not better than my stock radio had.

I noticed mine was better after first having the HU installed but since then it has gotten worse.

When pulling my GM unit reception and sound quality dropped significantly. Needed a extension to reach and adapt plug. Pioneer is at a loss to help.

With all the hundreds/thousands of makes and models of cars on the road, why should Pioneer be responsible for an adapter for your GM head unit? Pioneer is not to fault because automakers failed to come up with a universal plug. Thank God for companies like Metra and Scosche :)

Right and pioneer is happy for sheep like you that accept a poor FM reciever. Guess you love your ford exploder too!

My FM reception is still great

wpageabc said:

Right and pioneer is happy for sheep like you that accept a poor FM reciever. Guess you love your ford exploder too!

Don't you ever stop. If you hate it that much take it the f*ck out and sell it. I'm sure someone here would be more than willing to help you part with your crappy navigation system.

Try connecting the power antenna wire from the unit to the power antenna wire from your factory harness. I used to have the same problem, but when i connected it, i got better reception.