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Old 26 October 2017, 06:51 PM
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Default Rear demister kills radio signal

Hi all ever since i had the car if i turn on the rear demister when listening to the radio all signal is lost and all i get is static. Turn the demister off and all good again. Got a new head unit coming tomorrow to replace oem one. Was just wondering if anyone knew what was causing it so i can fix it while putting the new head unit in.
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Old 26 October 2017, 07:07 PM
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The rear demister acts as the aerial as well via a powered amp along with a noise suppresion unit
Sounds as if the noise suppression unit may be dead.
Details all here..........
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_2/

When fitting a new HU make sure you connect to the powered amp (usually the blue powered aerial wire)

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Old 26 October 2017, 07:40 PM
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Is the noise suppressor in the boot ?
Old 27 October 2017, 09:07 AM
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Looking at the diagram in opposedforces I would think its on the RH side tucked up under the rear parcel shelf.

from the MY07 workshop manual




Noise suppressor is choke coil on wiring diagram below


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Old 27 October 2017, 10:03 AM
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Thanks will have a look over the weekend


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