Going crazy. I get the worst radio reception am or fm

[Robsbimmer]

Is it normal to get bad radio reception on the 135i?
If not? What would be a feasible fix without having to buy a different sound system?

[Rmtt]

Listen to CD's?

Sorry.....couldn't resist. Mine is sketchy at times, but haven't really looked into it.

[Robsbimmer]

Yeah, definitely.
It also helps that you can transfer from cd to hard drive as well as the mp3 player.
But,. Well I still want to listen to my local guys.

[Robsbimmer]

Thanks

[NorthernDancer]

Try and talk with another 1 series or approx same year 3 series owner to judge if you have a problem or if normal radio capability.

[MightyMouseTech]

Maybe your antenna is damaged?

[Robsbimmer]

Thanks

[jkoral]

I get excellent radio reception in my 135i. Definitely not normal.

[Robsbimmer]

I'm guessing an antenna booster or amplifier issue.
Will look into it as soon as weather permitting.

[Robsbimmer]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Maybe your antenna is damaged?

[Gangplank]

Tune2Air/Bovee & stream whatever you want from your iPhone.

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1220739

[Matticus91]

The antenna is integrated into the rear glass/defroster IIRC, check that it's all connected back there.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

The antenna is integrated into the rear glass/defroster IIRC, check that it's all connected back there.

Metalized window films can block the signal to the antenna.

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Metalized window films can block the signal to the antenna.

Wouldn't the film be on the opposite side of the antenna?

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by Robsbimmer

I'm guessing an antenna booster or amplifier issue.
Will look into it as soon as weather permitting.

For what it's worth despite my half-assed attempt at a joke earlier. I did have the same issue in my corvette. Ended up being an antenna booster, and it was located back along the rear deck lid.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

Wouldn't the film be on the opposite side of the antenna?

Yes, so you are blocking the signal from all directions except from the rear. When I bought my Civic, it had metalized window film. Reception would change depending on which direction I was travelling. Changed it out for ceramic tint. Much better.

[Robsbimmer]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

For what it's worth despite my half-assed attempt at a joke earlier. I did have the same issue in my corvette. Ended up being an antenna booster, and it was located back along the rear deck lid.

You're appreciated regaless I'm sure you meant well.
In fact I appreciate all comments for that matter.

Sure enough the antenna wire was damaged.
Will replace as soon as I get a chance in the meanwhile I will be listening to cds.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by Robsbimmer

You're appreciated regaless I'm sure you meant well.
In fact I appreciate all comments for that matter.

Sure enough the antenna wire was damaged.
Will replace as soon as I get a chance in the meanwhile I will be listening to cds.

Good to hear!

I do mean well.....and figured at the least it was a bump to your thread!

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Yes, so you are blocking the signal from all directions except from the rear. When I bought my Civic, it had metalized window film. Reception would change depending on which direction I was travelling. Changed it out for ceramic tint. Much better.

LOL that's kind of hilarious. Worst kind of directional antenna ever