The external antenna on my Z is broken, so when I read on this forum that there are actually 2 antennas installed (1 internal on the rear screen and 1 external), I decided to investigate. I know it sounds incredibly strange (why fit two?) but it's actually true, certainly for my Z.

 

When you take the stereo out, there is a black cylinder like object, from which there dangle 2 cables with plugs on the end. 1 is the typical plug that we all recognise; this goes to the external antenna. The second is a very thin version and is connected to the internal antenna. All you need to do is pull out the back of the cylinder (secured by a clip), turn around the 2 prongs and push the back back in. You will have to pull the clip out slightly to push the back in but it's no big issue and is still a snug fit.

 

Switch on the radio and voila! Works perfectly. No need to replace the external antenna. It's actually a much better solution than replacing the external antenna as I'm not sure a long thin old fashioned aerial looks very good sticking out of a low slung Z.

 

Apologies for not taking any photos; forgot to do this in the rush to make the changes between finishing work and the sun going down!

 

Will certainly take some the next time I have the radio out as I still need to work out why no sound from the rear speakers...

 

Hope the antenna stuff is useful anyway.

Has anyone else managed to try this yet?

 

It would be good to know how many others got the positive results I did.

 

so simple yet "genius"... did mine yesterday... drove form Torquay to Cardiff and signal (FM) was as good as with any any other aerial....

 

top guide... cheers.. :)

Haha OMFG! It works! Genius! Cheers bud, was starting to panic I'd have to decipher the Japanese fuse box to get the ariel working!

Excellent. Glad it's been so useful and happy to help...I've gained enough insight, help and advice from the forum.

Great stuff, something to test out and if it works i'll remove the ariel completely before the respray :hyper: