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Antenna, aftermarket stereo does not get any FM stations

Tiny
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I have the vehicle listed above I bought it and they had a aftermarket stereo installed. They said the antenna worked fine with the factory stereo in, but the aftermarket can't get any FM stations.
Monday, February 17th, 2020 AT 9:04 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Okay, so you are going to have to take the stereo out of the dash and ensure that the antenna is still plugged into the back of the stereo. Antenna connections are universal, so there is no worries there. A lot of times they will simply work their way out of the plug in back of the stereo. Please get back to us with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Monday, February 17th, 2020 AT 10:12 PM
Tiny
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I made sure all connections are tight.
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Monday, February 17th, 2020 AT 11:16 PM
Tiny
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What about the antenna lead?
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Monday, February 17th, 2020 AT 11:20 PM
Tiny
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Hello again,

Okay, can you please check that the antennae lead is plugged into the coaxial antenna cable. In the diagrams down below I have included the stereo wiring diagram and the instructions from the vehicle manufacturer for the removal and installation of the antennae cables in your vehicle. This should contain all of the information that you need to do this. Please get back to us with what you find out.

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Alex
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Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 AT 12:01 AM
Tiny
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Would the antenna lead wire run with the antenna that plugs into the stereo?
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Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 AT 4:20 AM
Tiny
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Where is this located?
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Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 AT 5:38 AM
Tiny
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Hello again,

It is located under the right rear quarter panel trim. I have included the instructions for the removal and installation of the antenna module for your vehicle as well in the diagrams down below. I hope that this helps out. Let us know what you find out, please.

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Alex
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Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 AT 6:11 AM
Tiny
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One more question before I give this a try. Is it in the rear of the vehicle if so right or left? Would it be under the dash?
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Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 AT 11:34 AM
Tiny
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Hello again,

It is located in the right rear of the vehicle. Please keep us informed as to how everything turns out.

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Alex
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Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 AT 9:22 PM

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