Member Since: 21 Feb 2013
Location: Kenilworth
Posts: 710
Where did you put the antenna, I bought one, it works if it is stuck on the roof with the cable through the window as a test, but I can't seem to find a reasonably easy placement, any help would be gratefully recieved.David
25th Jul 2020 6:08 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10459
The factory is under the 3rd brake light I believe
So you could stick it there if you can remake the cable joint.
Or maybe stick it on top of the dash on the passenger side. Best teat that location first
25th Jul 2020 6:20 pm
davidhem
Member Since: 21 Feb 2013
Location: Kenilworth
Posts: 710
I have tried it on the dash, which I would have expected to work ok, but no, the only place I have found it works OK is attached to the roof just above the door opening out of the rear window, I then had a clear signal again and accurate sat nav.
I don't use the sat nav, but I hate things not working.
I am beginning to think that the cheap GPS Antennas are not much cop as my phone, even an old TomTom would work inside the car.David
25th Jul 2020 6:25 pm
MorganD379
Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
Location: SA62 3PP
Posts: 425
Stuck it on the dash, cable plugged into the satnav dvd...
25th Jul 2020 6:26 pm
davidhem
Member Since: 21 Feb 2013
Location: Kenilworth
Posts: 710
Great thank you, I have ordered one via your link. Did you place it by the passenger side a piller, or further near the middle? Do you have a photo of its location?
many thanksDavid
25th Jul 2020 6:30 pm
MorganD379
Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
Location: SA62 3PP
Posts: 425
Passanger side, as close as possible to the window an inch away from the pillar...
I would send you a photo but its in the garage having new brake hoses (MOT woes) and a aircon leak sorted
25th Jul 2020 6:37 pm
davidhem
Member Since: 21 Feb 2013
Location: Kenilworth
Posts: 710
David
25th Jul 2020 6:38 pm
davidhem
Member Since: 21 Feb 2013
Location: Kenilworth
Posts: 710
Just went out again and tested it, on the dash, nothing, outside fully working, I wonder if the heated windscreen is stopping the signal, does your D3 have a heated windscreen?David
25th Jul 2020 7:20 pm
MorganD379
Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
Location: SA62 3PP
Posts: 425
Yes, I did find that if it was too close to the pillar it wouldn't work...
26th Jul 2020 3:45 am
davidhem
Member Since: 21 Feb 2013
Location: Kenilworth
Posts: 710
Thank you, I think maybe the antenna I have is a bit rubbish, I will wait for the other one to come. David
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