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Yo, All, 
In a discussion in the 4.2 Faults and Fixes forum (here) about antenna signal, Stelly pointed me to LoCustom, a great antenna import site run by Steve Lough. After explaining my problem, Steve sent me an "Olympus Active Amplifier" that's from Brazil. He says it's the strongest amp on the market, with separate amplifiers for AM and FM as well as a noise filter; apparently it's the same amplifier that's built in to the base of the amplified FUBA antennas that come on many European cars (VW, etc.). I have no idea about all that, but I'm excited to try to get it installed!
However, it requires me to:
I know how to do none of these! Is there anybody who could give me an idea of how to do the first and third (I figure determining the antenna connection shouldn't be a problem after I get the radio out!)?? This is all new for me - I've never modded a car in my life! Woo-hoo, new experiences!
BTW, the stereo is the stock 2005 "L" unit (6-speakers), 2-DIN, single-CD slot, tape player, and radio.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions on how to remove the stereo and locate a +12V source for the amp. I appreciate your help!
---Jason
In a discussion in the 4.2 Faults and Fixes forum (here) about antenna signal, Stelly pointed me to LoCustom, a great antenna import site run by Steve Lough. After explaining my problem, Steve sent me an "Olympus Active Amplifier" that's from Brazil. He says it's the strongest amp on the market, with separate amplifiers for AM and FM as well as a noise filter; apparently it's the same amplifier that's built in to the base of the amplified FUBA antennas that come on many European cars (VW, etc.). I have no idea about all that, but I'm excited to try to get it installed!
However, it requires me to:
1. Remove my stereo from the dash
2. Connect the amp in-line with the current antenna wire
3. Connect +12V to the amp
I know how to do none of these! Is there anybody who could give me an idea of how to do the first and third (I figure determining the antenna connection shouldn't be a problem after I get the radio out!)?? This is all new for me - I've never modded a car in my life! Woo-hoo, new experiences!
BTW, the stereo is the stock 2005 "L" unit (6-speakers), 2-DIN, single-CD slot, tape player, and radio.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions on how to remove the stereo and locate a +12V source for the amp. I appreciate your help!
---Jason