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Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« on: November 11, 2012, 02:02:17 pm »
Hi fellow members

I purchased a Rns510 unit and had it installed yesterday, the FM reception is perfect however the AM reception is really poor, anyone have had idea why this is or any suggestions.  The Rns510 replaced my rcd300

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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2012, 02:18:35 pm »
have you refitted all the dash trim / vents?

you need to swop the plugs over
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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2012, 02:59:01 pm »
Hi yes they have been refitted by the place i had it fitted. Which plugd do you mean?

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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2012, 03:06:05 pm »
Hi yes they have been refitted by the place i had it fitted. Which plugd do you mean?

if you paid a firm to fit it take it back
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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2012, 03:08:07 pm »
Thanks eddie what shall i say to them in case they say they fitted it correctly?

Do you reckon i need a new aerial?

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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2012, 03:16:36 pm »
there is nothing wrong with your antenna, nor with the rns

they need to swop the cables over
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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2012, 03:22:10 pm »
Which cables are they so i can tell them

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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2012, 03:45:52 pm »
I'm sure Ed means the antenna cables, there are two going into the head unit.
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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2012, 03:55:09 pm »
Cheers mate hope it is that because the FM is crystal clear

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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2012, 04:07:28 pm »
Had the same problem. On the back of the RNS there are two cables for the aerial........FM will work no matter which way you put them. Only one will work with AM.

As above, just change them round - it's the two next to the GPS antenna plug
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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2012, 04:28:02 pm »
Thanks mate will try that just hope the place i got the unit fitted from will do it for free because i dont know how to open the dash

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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2012, 04:38:16 pm »
Thanks mate will try that just hope the place i got the unit fitted from will do it for free because i dont know how to open the dash

Simple to do but just take your time.
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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2012, 12:18:28 pm »
I have spoken to the firm that fitted the unit they say my car has got 2 single aerials and the unit has capacity for a twin aerial only.  They say i cant have AM with the current set up. I have 2008 08reg golf gt tdi.  Do u think this is true or are they fobbing me off

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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2012, 12:27:47 pm »
I have spoken to the firm that fitted the unit they say my car has got 2 single aerials and the unit has capacity for a twin aerial only.  They say i cant have AM with the current set up. I have 2008 08reg golf gt tdi.  Do u think this is true or are they fobbing me off

you may need to use a fakra adapter. I had to do that on mine

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Re: Rns510 AM radio reception really poor
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2012, 12:39:12 pm »
I have spoken to the firm that fitted the unit they say my car has got 2 single aerials and the unit has capacity for a twin aerial only.  They say i cant have AM with the current set up. I have 2008 08reg golf gt tdi.  Do u think this is true or are they fobbing me off

that is funny, i have am and fm
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