Hi,
I guess this will show my status as a lame shade tree mechanic, but....... hoe do I get to the coaxial attenna cable's end connector-???
I cannot figure out how to get back there, is there a way that doesn't involve tearing out the whole floor shrouding around the blower vents and under the glove box? I have tried tracing it in through the engine compartment, but can't get to it.
I'm trying to install an attenna booster to get improved AM reception until I can get a replacement for the factory radio.
Any suggestion????????

 

Pull out the radio and the cable for the antenna is plugged in it's back side. You should be able to boost the signal at this end. Just place it inline.

[This message has been edited by Twisted99 (edited 04-03-2000).]

 

Awright, now I SAID I were a beginner- in my Nova, I could have done just as you said, but I'm lost with these newfangled contraptions- assume I'm really really stupid and cannot even figure out how that factory radio would be ABLE to be pulled out.....
How's that for a starting point.....
Thanks for your previous prompt response.

 

What are you driving?

Is the radio a din mount..does it have two small holes on either side of the face plate?
If so insert two din style tools or some coathanger wire in each hole untill you hear a snap,should be just an inch or so.push inward..from the side...not inward towards the faceplate.On the tools,wire..whatever..

 

We're driving 2 1997 F-150's: 1 is a 4X4 Off Road XLT Reg Cab, Long Bed, the other is a 4X2 XL Ext Cab, Long Bed.
Not Sure if DIN mounted- just standard OEM Radios- 1 W/ AM/FM/CD Changer, one with just AM/FM/Cassette.
Thanks again.

 

97's are DIN, you will need to remove the cover over the radio( it just pulls out, pry jently with vents turned toward the doors) and insert the DIN tools into the slots on each side of the radio and pull it out. Just be patient and you'll get it no problem.

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97 F-150 S/C 4x4 ORP XLT 4.6 K&N , Flowmaster w/dual tailpipes, Bosch+4 plugs,Ford 9mm wires,Superchip.Patriot fiberglass toneau cover, Westin chrome step bars. Rear seat lift 4".
Kenwood 4011 stereo, Rockford 150a1 amp, Profile electronic crossover, 2 10" IDQ DVC's, and USAcoustics 2150 amp(on the way).

FUTURE STEREO MODS:
Memphis components in front, Pioneer 3ways in rear, amp for the components, and a cd changer.

FUTURE PERFORMANCE MODS:
4.10 gears, Edlebrock shocks, supercharger, Airaid, power pulleys.

 

Thanks for the advice guys, I do appreciate it- it worked great BTW.

 

Congratulations on a job well done!

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97 F-150 S/C 4x4 ORP XLT 4.6 K&N , Flowmaster w/dual tailpipes, Bosch+4 plugs,Ford 9mm wires,Superchip.Patriot fiberglass toneau cover, Westin chrome step bars. Rear seat lift 4".
Kenwood 4011 stereo, Rockford 150a1 amp, Profile electronic crossover, 2 10" IDQ DVC's, and USAcoustics 2150 amp(on the way).

FUTURE STEREO MODS:
Memphis components in front, Pioneer 3ways in rear, amp for the components, and a cd changer.

FUTURE PERFORMANCE MODS:
4.10 gears, Edlebrock shocks, supercharger, Airaid, power pulleys.