antenna

[socalguy]

My radio is coming in with static... i pretty
much dont get any stations, it sucks i was wondering
if anyone knew where the antenna was so i can
check it out. Make sure its hooked up. or why i wouldnt
be getting stations?

[007ben]

Many have it as part of the rear window defrost grid.

[schneider252]

if you have an old school one like mine then it comes up in the back...Every time you turn the radio on the antenna goes up, turn it off and it goes down

Soo, if you have that kind of antenna maby its broke, if its build in the windshild them its prob just a bad antenna, window antennas are known to get bad reseption ghead

[007ben]

Mine works great.

When you do use your rear defroster does it not work real well or leave areas not defrosted? if so then you may try repairing that with a kit from your local auto-parts store and thus fixing the defrosting and antenna at the same time.

[socalguy]

the defroster works great, its a 96 328is
but for some reason the radio stations wont come in
maybe i have to take it out and check the back of the
head unit??...

[El Presidente]

check the actual connection at the antenna. It is my understanding the e36 actually has 3 and the receiver pulls the best signal from that one. The main antenna unit is located under the trim on the rear drivers side pillar. Its possible over time the connections have come loose.

[socalguy]

hopefully that is what it is, i will check it out tomorrow
thanks.