After installing the pioneer in my 01 Max (bose), I noticed a drop in FM reception. Sounded OK when parked then over the next few days while driving I noticed most stations have a slight crackle, and some are just terrible.

I read the threads and made sure blue wires were spliced. All connections are solid. Stations still come in but noticeably weaker. Is this expected from an aftermarket deck or do I need to troubleshoot some more?

 

yeah its normal it gets worst when you go aftermarket, I also noticed it was worst when I had the blue wire connected So I un hooked and actually seemed to be better can't really explain it but I don't think its much that can be done about it

 

I was programming my PAC radio adapter, i moved it slightly... reception faded then nudged it again and it came back!? I wonder what this was about. I checked the wires.. tight? Any ideas. I'm curious if anybody has noticed the PAC adapter messing with reception?

 

Sorry to bump this old thread but in my search this thread best matched. Has anyone had luck fixing this issue ?

I also notice the exact same issue, installed a double din pioneer unit, used the antenna adapter and connected the blue wires up. I get fm reception and is fine for most stations when at a stand still but once moving fm is not as good as stock.

 

Would this adapter give better result then a diversity adapter?

http://www.installer.com/item/displa...php?it=40-ni11

http://www.installer.com/item/displa...php?it=40-ni10

 

Putting an aftermarket deck in ANY car will yeail the same results.... you will losesome, or most of your signal Quality... which sucks for sure, but who installs an aftermarket deck to listen to the radio???

 

I like listening to morning shows on my drive in to work.