Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Mk4 Golf - radio not working

  • 09-07-2015 9:35pm
    #1
    weadick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 733 ✭✭✭


    The aftermarket sony stereo in my mk4 golf is playing CDs perfectly well but is not picking up any radio signal. I've read stuff online about mk4 golfs being particularly tricky to fit with aftermarket radios, something to do with them needing an amplifier to pick up radio signals...

    However on the head unit itself several UK stations are saved on the memory, as in Radio 1 or whatever shows up on display. Given that it is a v recent UK import, could it be that it will only pick up UK stations for some reason, or should it just pick up Irish stations automatically anyway?


Comments

  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    No. Frequency range would be the same here and there.

    What model stereo is it?


  • #3
    RandomUsername
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭RandomUsername


    This is what you need used une in a mk4 before with good results:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Deluxe-Inline-Car-Antenna-Radio-AM-FM-Signal-Amp-Amplifier-Booster-UK-Ship-/361272534380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item541d85656c

    There's loads on ebay this just happens to be the first on the list


  • #4
    weadick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 733 ✭✭✭weadick


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    No. Frequency range would be the same here and there.

    What model stereo is it?

    Sony CDX-4000R. Not exactly state of the art but decent enough.


  • #5
    GTE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,915 ✭✭✭GTE


    You shouldn't need an amplifier, simple as that.

    With my MKIV, the actual plug can easily slip off the radio aerial socket if I am not being careful putting it back in.

    I have had two aftermarket units in my car. FM is fine unless I am using a high powered cig power socket for phone chargers, which I learned recently can cause issues.


  • #6
    Skuxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,379 ✭✭✭Skuxx


    Having the same issue with my mk4 and JVC after market unit! Bought an amplifier but it made no difference! Not sure what else to try or is it simple a case of put up with it!


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    iamthemanwork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭iamthemanwork


    Most likely the tuner unit is faulty in your Sony radio. Very common complaint..


  • #8
    Rebellion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 ✭Rebellion


    check the wiring at the back of the radio that nothing has been pulled away, fault diagnosis always look for simple things.


  • #9
    weadick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 733 ✭✭✭weadick


    iamthemanwork wrote: »
    Most likely the tuner unit is faulty in your Sony radio. Very common complaint..

    Turns out that this was the case. I changed the head unit and the radio works fine now, no need for an amplifier in the end.


Advertisement