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[dmg746]

just purchursed a 2003 omega dti elite, when you put the radio on i cant find new stations, it just carries on searching. its is the ccr2006 unit if that helps and when switched on it says bose sound

[Andy H]

Most likely a break in the aerial lead or possibly a fault with the aerial amplifier under the fibre parcel shelf.

[Dave DND]

Most likely a break in the aerial lead or possibly a fault with the aerial amplifier under the fibre parcel shelf.

And to narrow down that excellent diagnosis still further, its usually either the connections between the aerial amp and the screen, or the centre core of the right angled connector at the rear of the head unit

[Entwood]

Most likely a break in the aerial lead or possibly a fault with the aerial amplifier under the fibre parcel shelf.

And to narrow down that excellent diagnosis still further, its usually either the connections between the aerial amp and the screen, or the centre core of the right angled connector at the rear of the head unit

If some heavy handed idiot had the headunit out before you bought it, this is probably the cause !!  There is very little room in there and the unit needs "teasing" back in carefully .. not just ramming in and hoping ... which is what too many do .. and they break things ... 

[Dave DND]

Most likely a break in the aerial lead or possibly a fault with the aerial amplifier under the fibre parcel shelf.

And to narrow down that excellent diagnosis still further, its usually either the connections between the aerial amp and the screen, or the centre core of the right angled connector at the rear of the head unit

If some heavy handed idiot had the headunit out before you bought it, this is probably the cause !!  There is very little room in there and the unit needs "teasing" back in carefully .. not just ramming in and hoping ... which is what too many do .. and they break things ... 

Not just when refitting, often damaged if the cage comes out at the same time as the radio

 

[dmg746]

thanks for you are imputs lads, will check and let u know, oh and i never said but its an estate if that makes a difference,

[Andy H]

thanks for you are imputs lads, will check and let u know, oh and i never said but its an estate if that makes a difference,

It does make a difference, the estate doesn't use the rear screen heater element as an aerial so it doesn't have the same aerial amplifier. I don't have an estate and I can't remember whether it uses a roof aerial or elements in one of the rear side windows :-/

[dmg746]

it has an aerial on the roof

[Welung666]

Roof ariel on an estate. Most likely is the 90 degree out of the back of the cage. Not sure if you're local to me but I'd give you a hand/show you if you are.

[dmg746]

the problem was with the aerial base, basically the solder had come away from the amplifier inside. done a tempory fix but really need a new 1. so if any one has an aerial base in good working order for an omega elite estate. has to be the base with the rotating ball on it as so the aerial doesnt hit the spoiler then ill buy it.

[Dave DND]

the problem was with the aerial base, basically the solder had come away from the amplifier inside. done a tempory fix but really need a new 1. so if any one has an aerial base in good working order for an omega elite estate. has to be the base with the rotating ball on it as so the aerial doesnt hit the spoiler then ill buy it.

If looking at aftermarket beesting aerials, the one for the Audi A4 Avant is more "upright" to prevent from hitting the tailgates. I mention this as they are generally more widely available and listed than the Omega ones

 

[dmg746]

its not just the aerial its the base as well. oh and it will need an amplifier in it

[Dave DND]

its not just the aerial its the base as well. oh and it will need an amplifier in it

Thats why I suggested the Audi A4 Avant, the base also has the same amp inside