New Stereo Install & Power Aerial Won't Work

October 14, 2005

I have a new Alpine stereo all wired in (1991 Celica convertible). I bypassed the factory amplifier (under seat) & using the amp wiring & the dash radio wiring as much as possible (quite a harness to make up). It sounds great except no power aerial !!! I have the alpine aerial power wire hooked to the factory aerial wire (B+) but no luck. I've spent many, many hours trying to resolve this issue without any luck. I think there is another wire that has to be powered up also due to my meager internet findings. Please help if you have a clue.

Thanks,

BobB :ffs:

October 14, 2005

I know you posted at the end of this topic:

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21775

but have you tried PMing the bloke who sorted his to see if he can help??

October 14, 2005

I know you posted at the end of this topic:
http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21775
but have you tried PMing the bloke who sorted his to see if he can help??
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There are two power leads to the standard toyota aerial. One to the relay and one to the motor i think. If thats any help. :unsure:

October 14, 2005

I tried PMing both via the forum and directly. No reply. I think you're correct, two aerial leads need to be powered up. I've got the +B lead, but I cant figure the relay (other?) lead. I've powered up every remaining wire without success ...would really like to know the color of the relay (other?) lead so I can recheck with confidence (and if that doesn't work I can at least start working on the fault ...like maybe a bad relay). Thanks for the info.

BobB

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October 15, 2005

GOT IT!!!! There are 2 leads that have to be connected to the Alpine aerial power lead. One is the aerial +B lead (red & black) and the other (mystery wire) is the aerial relay lead (pink & blue) which was labeled as the amp +B lead in my plug diagram (which threw me off track). All works well now. Thanks for the interest.

BobB