94 camry antenna problem

I'll not comment on it just yet, but I will ask A question or two.

Did your reception go bad *only * at the damage or
replacement?...............Was the old mast damaged somehow?

these questions are so I might be able to understand some things about
the replacement.


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No the reception was bad since I bought the car....the antenna mast
was broken since. I bought a new antenna mast and replace the old
broken one thinking the newer one might improve the reception quality.
However, that has not happened.
Any suggestions are welcome.
TIA
VS



you don't, it's its.

likewise yours

Well, That didn't help a lot, but it does open a door or two.
The other post should be one of the things to check, antenna cable to
antenna in trunk area, behind carpeting.

another question to ask also. Is the radio a Factory installed radio
or is it aftermarket?????

the reason to ask the new question is, the factory radios in many of
the Toyota cars around that time frame, were using a dual antenna
system or what some may know as Diversity antenna.............this is
not suggesting that it is ok with all races, nationalities and
religions, but the radio (if factory ) could have two antenna
connections in the back of it. If one is not plugged in, it can
seriously impair reception or even eliminate it, if the chosen antenna
connector is a damaged one. You're gonna have to do some research if
the radio is factory stuff, to determine antenna system.

Good luck.




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don't, it's its.
Then too, it's hers. It isn't her's.  It isn't our's either.  It's ours, and
likewise yours
and theirs.  -- Oxford University Press, Edpress News

Okay ,
   This is the original factory fitted radio/cassette player.  So do
you think, I can remove the radio and check the plugs for antenna
connection? I know for sure that this is the original radio/cassette
player. What would the next step be?
 In the mean time, as Daniel directed, I would check under the carpet
to make sure that the connection is still establised between the mast
and the radio antenna.
Thanks,
V.S.

you don't, it's its.

likewise yours

If you know how to check, check for continuity in the antenna cable
from the tip, to the outside portion of the connector, behind radio,
whioe it is disconnected. If it has two antenna connectors, check
both. If all your cables are connected at the radio, and the antenna (
trunk mount, and you stilll have little or no reception, it's a Tuner
issue....................if you've taken it out already, you can call
around and find a place that'll look at the radio for you, or start
bidding on eBay......................( typically AM is pretty easy to
repair, if that's all that's wrong, and shouldn;t cost an arm and a a
leg.................however it may cost more than a used radio on
eBay.




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likewise yours
and theirs.  -- Oxford University Press, Edpress News