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  • Poor Radio Reception - Where is the Amplifier?

    Hey all,

    I am still getting to know my 08 Prado Gx. It has the Toyota Satnav unit fitted to it but the radio reception is useless, I mean real bad.

    I have read there is a antenna / rf amplifier that requires 12v to make it work. I have confirmed that the aerial is connected (just had most of the dash appart and that the black wire is connected to the stereo and 12v is applied when the radio is on (The black wire is taped to the aerial wire), but I cant find where they go after dissappearing under the dash past the passenger airbag.

    The radio aerial wires are connected on the back side window and look OK, but the reception level does not change when I connect / disconnect the 12v to the amplifier.

    Anyone have a manual or know where it is??? Any info really appreciated, really appreciated as it driving me nuts.

    Cheers,
    Alec
    08 D4d Auto White Gx. Was stock as a rock......... But I'm just about done now.

  • #2
    I don't know about the amplifier but i like you got sick of th scrap recepetion and fixed it up with an aerial from supercheap that is mounted to the bullbar,works a treat now.
    New 2015 150s GX 5 seater with floor mats, towbar and a big wish list
    Previously a 2004 120s 1KZ GX silver manual with stuff
    before that a 1996 RV6 90S with lots of gear

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    • #3
      The amplifier from memory is located under the window inside the vehicle body, you will need to remove
      the plastic trim section to get to it.

      You haven't had metallic tint applied to the window by any chance as that can affect radio reception.

      Cheers

      LeighW
      HKB Electronics, manufacturer of the Alternator Voltage Booster, Silver 2008 D4D,Lifted,Underbody protection, Alternator Voltage Booster, Tiger Z winch, Lightforce DL, Air Horns, Tanami Drawers, Drop down fridge slide, Outback cargo barriers, Rotronics dual Battery system, Polaris GPS, HF/UHF/VHF, Radio speaker combiner, Long ranger water tank, Diff breathers, Inverter, Snorkel and others

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      • #4
        I'm also getting pretty poor reception form my radio. Mine is the standard Prado 6 disc stacker and the reception is worse than my 1991 Corolla's. I was able to get radio reception up to 200kms out of geraldton (gero to perth) with the corolla but only about 100 with the Prado. I dont know if my window tint is metallic (How would I check?) as it was already on when I bought it.

        Thanks

        Sy
        2006 GXL, D4D, White, Sovereign Bar with Winch, 265/70r17, 2" lift, Recovery Points, Max Trax

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        • #5
          My AM radio reception turned to crap when I got the COUPLERTEC electronic rust protection installed, but FM reception is still pretty good.
          Cheers, Brad
          2007 GXL, Dune, D4D 6 speed manual. Satnav, towbar, Sahara Bullbar, Bridgestone D697's, Cargo Barrier, Stebel Truck Horn, Couplertec Rust Protection, Safari Snorkel, Polyair airbags, Blue Narva 175's, VMS Touring 700HDsII, GME TX3340, Tough Dog 2" lift with adjustable shocks, ARB rear air locker.

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          • #6
            http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...de-antenna-amp
            Have a look at this thread as it shows the pin configuration for the aerial amp wiring which requires the 12 volt feed
            Also remember the search function..
            Wes

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