Guest sean1379 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hi there, I have just replaced my electric aerial(like for like from another cab). But i have a problem the relays are clicking but no movement on the aerial. Does anybody know which wire i have to come off on the stereo to trigger it. Many Thanks Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 What Mk/Year/Reg Cab is it mate ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sean1379 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 hi, its a mk5, 1991 reg is h616 ojn thanks sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markeyboy Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 if it is a after market stereo that you have fitted it should be the blue wire from the stereo (can somtimes be called remote or att) for the wiring for a std stereo itl probably be best to look in a haynes manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sean1379 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks for the replys. its a aftermarket stereo. there is a loose blue wire with antenna on it but i am unsure as to where i should be connected to. Thanks sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markeyboy Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 i would have thought that blue wire should be connected to the coil of the relay, you say you can hear a clicking when the aerial is supposed to move have you got 12V to the relay contacts? (you should have this regardless of weather the aerial is up or down) and a good connection from the aerial to the earth of the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandman2209 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 before you say markeyboy no you cant just use a normal house arial lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sean1379 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hi, right i have the blue wire coming from the stereo which says antenna - just need o know what wire/wires this needs to be connected to on the the loom. am i right in thinking the aerial has a switch live and a perm live to it??? Thanks for you help guys sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sean1379 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 hi. i have managed to sort it. like a numpty i am the fuse was missing by the relay. popped one in and off it went. thanks for all the replies. thanks sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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