incoming radio signal amplifier?
#16
I can also tell indeed there is low signal strength due to the various mountains and hills etc in this area. This is the reason Ive been asking also about a signal amplifier. Other than crutchfield; can anyone give me a good site or place to look for one thats not outrageously expensive? Thanks Matt
#17
There is a link in thread I found that has instructions to get to the motor.
Matt ... how about other vehicles ... your neighbors, colleagues or visitors. They may not drive RX but if it is the terrain then they should get bad reception. Try to narrow down the problem ... external or internal.
Salim
Matt ... how about other vehicles ... your neighbors, colleagues or visitors. They may not drive RX but if it is the terrain then they should get bad reception. Try to narrow down the problem ... external or internal.
Salim
#18
I believe it could partly be due to the terrain around here; BUT!; it also probably somewhat is not; because I was with my brother the other nite in a loaner vehicle he had and i turned one of the same stations that i normally listen to on; and there was no problem at all. So I am at a complete loss here. The only think I can think of is to get a inexpensive amplifier that will boost the signal. But I wonder if before i consider doing that i should try and get access to the antenna wire as i wonder if the cable itself going from the antenna to the head unit is partially bad somewhere?
#19
There is a link in thread I found that has instructions to get to the motor.
Matt ... how about other vehicles ... your neighbors, colleagues or visitors. They may not drive RX but if it is the terrain then they should get bad reception. Try to narrow down the problem ... external or internal.
Salim
Matt ... how about other vehicles ... your neighbors, colleagues or visitors. They may not drive RX but if it is the terrain then they should get bad reception. Try to narrow down the problem ... external or internal.
Salim
#20
First figure out if the problem is external or not:
What is the reception quality in other RX tuning to the stations where you drive?
Cant find an RX, then how about other Lexus (assuming the reception would be equal)?
Cant find Lexus, then check other makes. There will be a difference but not night and day.
Cant find any car then use geography. 50 miles direct line of sight for FM.
If it is external then you have to try the antenna signal amplifier (take power to the circuit and hopefully connect it next to the mast).
If it is internal (your RX):
Start by checking antenna wire. One end is the mast (motor) and the other is at the back of the head unit. There is Ground (shield, body chassis). The ground connection at the motor end is important as it provides electrical mirror (you get twice the signal coming in).
You will have to trace the wire, connections. You can substitute an antenna (available at radio-shack) and eliminate/confirm the antenna problem.
Once that checks out then the last thing is to replace repair the head unit.
Hopefully you found the instructions to access the motor end and the head unit.
Salim
#21
You said the access to the head unit is easy; but is there a link to instructions on how to get access to it without having to tear apart the whole dashboard assembly and other parts just to get to it? And yes I do need to check the antenna wire going from the antenna to the head unit as well as possible ground wire(s) etc.No I dont have another lexus to check with. But like i mentioned; I was in a loaner vehicle my brother was driving and had one of the same stations on and it seemed fine; so that leads me to believe its either a possible head unit issue; or antenna wire issue. I also want to be able to access the head unit to see what kind of connection adapters the antenna uses to connect to the head unit so i can possibly get a signal amp for it.
Last edited by matts6887; 11-13-14 at 08:35 AM. Reason: adding info
#22
Matt:
search found this for me:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...e-display.html
Please read through the set of DIY sticky. You can find most of the answers in there.
Salim
search found this for me:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...e-display.html
Please read through the set of DIY sticky. You can find most of the answers in there.
Salim
#25
The antenna cable looks like coax cable. Little thinner. The connector is straight push in and pull out.
Salim
#26
I certainly dont mind hand-holding, but some where you have to decide what you can do with remote help and when you need to go to a mechanic or auto-electrician.
The antenna cable looks like coax cable. Little thinner. The connector is straight push in and pull out.
Salim
The antenna cable looks like coax cable. Little thinner. The connector is straight push in and pull out.
Salim
Last edited by matts6887; 11-14-14 at 06:15 PM. Reason: adding info
#27
My understanding is that it is real wood veneer.
When it comes to panels, you need to have the tactile feel (which you develop doing the work) , that tells you not too apply too much force. I only use the flat screw driver to get the first panel off and for the rest I used my claws (fingers). I would suggest that you tape the screw driver end and exercise care. Also watch out that the back end of the screw driver that you use as leverage point does not damage the piece behind it.
Salim
When it comes to panels, you need to have the tactile feel (which you develop doing the work) , that tells you not too apply too much force. I only use the flat screw driver to get the first panel off and for the rest I used my claws (fingers). I would suggest that you tape the screw driver end and exercise care. Also watch out that the back end of the screw driver that you use as leverage point does not damage the piece behind it.
Salim
#28
My understanding is that it is real wood veneer.
When it comes to panels, you need to have the tactile feel (which you develop doing the work) , that tells you not too apply too much force. I only use the flat screw driver to get the first panel off and for the rest I used my claws (fingers). I would suggest that you tape the screw driver end and exercise care. Also watch out that the back end of the screw driver that you use as leverage point does not damage the piece behind it.
Salim
When it comes to panels, you need to have the tactile feel (which you develop doing the work) , that tells you not too apply too much force. I only use the flat screw driver to get the first panel off and for the rest I used my claws (fingers). I would suggest that you tape the screw driver end and exercise care. Also watch out that the back end of the screw driver that you use as leverage point does not damage the piece behind it.
Salim
#30
without verifying ..
you can practically take the whole Lexus apart with 10mm and a phillips screwdriver. Very unlikely, but it can be 12 mm.
Can you not feel the umbilical cords behind the unit?
Salim
you can practically take the whole Lexus apart with 10mm and a phillips screwdriver. Very unlikely, but it can be 12 mm.
Can you not feel the umbilical cords behind the unit?
Salim