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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: walkingbass on March 05, 2016, 08:32:20

Title: Connecting the antenna amplifier to an aftermarket head unit
Post by: walkingbass on March 05, 2016, 08:32:20

Hi everyone,  long time listener, first time caller  :)

Thanks to this awesome board, I've been able to install a Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB to my wife's 2008 FD I30. I've got most of the bits worked out (will need help later with DAB antenna). However, I've got an issue with poor AM/FM reception.

As outlined in a previous post, this is probably because I need to connect the antenna amp to my new head unit. I've also seen the FD-01 pinout - I have a PA710, but the pinouts should be similar. However, I'm not sure which pin corresponds to the amp.

I've tried to work this out on my own,  but have hit the wall. Sorry if I've missed something obvious. Thanks!

Title: Re: Connecting the antenna amplifier to an aftermarket head unit
Post by: Dazzler on March 05, 2016, 08:55:33

:welcum: Sorry I can't help, but some one who can may be along shortly...

Title: Re: Connecting the antenna amplifier to an aftermarket head unit
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 05, 2016, 09:46:52

This has a few radios but yours should be listed. Hope it helps

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Title: Re: Connecting the antenna amplifier to an aftermarket head unit
Post by: walkingbass on March 05, 2016, 10:47:19

Thanks Dazzler and Phil!

My radio is either the 2nd or 3rd - main difference is the external amp, and I'm not sure if ours has one. However, it looks like the wire I want is the same no matter what. I'll look at it tomorrow morning and report back!

Thanks again!  :goodjob:

Title: Re: Connecting the antenna amplifier to an aftermarket head unit
Post by: ibrokeit on March 05, 2016, 19:31:01

AFAIK the external audio amp - last device shown in the document - was only fitted with PA-760 headunits (which could take 6? CDs). Which would be the third headunit as it has lines for the external amp.  Also I recognise the heatsink on the 2nd as being that of the PA-710.

I am not sure the PA-760 does any audio amplification - nor how the external audio amp would handle amplified input (e.g. Impedance mismatch) from a PA-710 or other headunit - assuming such got fitted in an amplifier equipped i30 which then had the external amp powered separately.

Title: Re: Connecting the antenna amplifier to an aftermarket head unit
Post by: walkingbass on March 24, 2016, 23:55:51

Thanks for the info!

I had a look, and I could find the line, but not the second line that supplies the 12V. I don't know if that is the unit, or it is because I am using the Hyundai to ISO -> ISO to pioneer adaptor cables.

I guess at the moment I'm looking to either get an inline antenna booster, a new antenna, or hook up the DAB antenna. Unfortunately, I'll probably need help with all of these.

Anyone had any luck with an antenna booster or fitting a different antenna?