Antenna connector cable, replacing
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Example:
Faulty antenna cable from radio to antenna
The following are required for repair purposes:
- Adapter wire for connection to radio; length approx. 30 cm
- Connecting wire; available in various lengths
- Adapter wire for connection to antenna; length approx. 30 cm
- Disconnect electrical connections of faulty antenna cable from devices.
- Determine routing of faulty antenna cable in vehicle and measure out overall length of antenna connection to be replaced in vehicle.
Total length of antenna connection = length of adapter leads - 1 - and - 3 - required as well as connecting wire - 2 -.
- Subtract 60 cm from total length of antenna connection measured to calculate required length of connecting wire needed.
- Procure the necessary adapter leads and connecting wire in the calculated length as genuine replacement parts.
- Cut connectors off faulty antenna cable.
- Leave remains of faulty antenna cable in vehicle.
- Connect adapter leads to units in vehicle.
- Fit connectors with a piece of foam sheathing to prevent rattling noise.
- Lay and secure connecting wire parallel to old antenna cable.
CAUTION:
Antenna cable must not be kinked or bent excessively during installation. Do not attempt to bend antenna cable in a radius smaller than 50mm.
- Attach connecting wire to adapter leads.
- To prevent rattling noise, apply a suitable piece of foam sheathing to antenna connectors.
- Check operation.