Honda Odyssey poor radio reception

Discussion in 'Odyssey' started by seitz235, Aug 28, 2006.

  1. seitz235

    seitz235 Guest

    I have a Honda Odyssey that has very poor radio reception. No one at
    the Honda dealership can correct this problem. What are my
    alternatives?
    I have owned many Hondas in the past and they were all very
    satisfactory. This Odyssey is driving me up the wall. Seitz235
     
    seitz235, Aug 28, 2006
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    Art Guest

    Is it a 2006? They all suck.
     
    Art, Aug 28, 2006
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    N.E.Ohio Bob Guest

    Sirrius
     
    N.E.Ohio Bob, Aug 28, 2006
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    cdn_icecube Guest

    I have found that many, if not most, Honda and Acura models with
    integrated antennas in the windshield (front or rear) have poor, or
    below average receptions. It is not in all areas, surprisingly, and
    there are some exceptions, but this is what I have experienced. Acura
    told me that there is a TBS on some models (not sure if the Ody is on
    it) but there is nothing to do. (i.e. acura/honda will not help)

    I have tried everything from trying out 4 different head units, to an
    FM booster and the only thing that helped me was installing a "roof
    mounted" antenna. I am now the only RSX with a "roof mounted antenna".
    Yes, I stick out like a sore thumb, but I have clear reception!

    Cheers
     
    cdn_icecube, Aug 29, 2006
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    TeGGeR® Guest

    wrote in @e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com:


    This is not new. My 1974 Mazda RX-4 had an embedded antenna wire in the
    windshield and it was crappy too.
     
    TeGGeR®, Aug 31, 2006
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  6. The application of metallic window tinting film to the windows will
    cause this problem. The best reception will be achieved with an
    external antenna.
     
    James D. Howard, Sep 8, 2006
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