NAV SYSTEM ANTENA SIGNAL BLOCKED BY TINT ON WINDSHIELD - Toyota Yaris Forums

Giobatera · 05-28-2009, 09:37 AM

Hey all. I have a Pioneer Avic D3, and when I had it installed back in 2007, the guy placed the GPS antena inside the car. Right on top of the dashboard. I've recently tinted my windshield and just discovered the hard way, that the tint actually blocks the GPS Satellite signal. Now, I have to somehow place my antenna outside the car in order to get signal. My question now is. Are there any ideas on how to do it, without making a mess? All suggestions are welcome!

CTScott · 05-28-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Giobatera

Hey all. I have a Pioneer Avic D3, and when I had it installed back in 2007, the guy placed the GPS antena inside the car. Right on top of the dashboard. I've recently tinted my windshield and just discovered the hard way, that the tint actually blocks the GPS Satellite signal. Now, I have to somehow place my antenna outside the car in order to get signal. My question now is. Are there any ideas on how to do it, without making a mess? All suggestions are welcome!

Go under the hood through the large bushing behind the fuse panel, and then mount it to the bottom of the plastic cowling at the base of the windshield.

cleong · 05-28-2009, 09:45 AM

Change your tint to something that is non-metallic, or you can cut a small corner off the top or bottom of your windscreen tint to allow your GPS antenna to peek through. If your GPS supports an auxiliary connector for an external antenna, you can run a wire through your firewall and to the outside.

Giobatera · 05-28-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cleong

Change your tint to something that is non-metallic, or you can cut a small corner off the top or bottom of your windscreen tint to allow your GPS antenna to peek through. If your GPS supports an auxiliary connector for an external antenna, you can run a wire through your firewall and to the outside.

The antena is meant to be placed on the outside. It has the magnetic to stick to the car. It was just placed inside instead.

Giobatera · 05-28-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cleong

Change your tint to something that is non-metallic, or you can cut a small corner off the top or bottom of your windscreen tint to allow your GPS antenna to peek through. If your GPS supports an auxiliary connector for an external antenna, you can run a wire through your firewall and to the outside.

The tint is not metalic though, but it does block the signal. I was wondering maybe I could some how run the wire from the back of the unit, coming out from the hood. Question is, how?

Tamago · 05-28-2009, 10:23 AM

the glass should not block the signal enough to cause issues..

Giobatera · 05-28-2009, 10:27 AM

It actually does. I check the signal strengh and it's one bar and it shows that I'm in streets that I,m not even at. The minute I place the antena out of the window, everything works 100%

cleong · 05-28-2009, 10:35 AM

Sounds like you have all the necessary bits, well the best solution would be to go back to the guy who installed it back in 2007 and get him to install the antenna properly outside of the car. Unless you're intending to DIY.

Giobatera · 05-28-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cleong

Sounds like you have all the necessary bits, well the best solution would be to go back to the guy who installed it back in 2007 and get him to install the antenna properly outside of the car. Unless you're intending to DIY.

I don't trust the guy. He is a pig. That was the first and only time that he'll ever touch my car.

Tamago · 05-28-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Giobatera

I don't trust the guy. He is a pig. That was the first and only time that he'll ever touch my car.

take it to Andy

Giobatera · 05-28-2009, 11:06 AM

Despising the fact that he's a little too far from me, that might be my best option. At least I know that I can trust him with my ride. I'll send him a text.

Giobatera · 05-28-2009, 03:27 PM

I spoke to a friend that I met thanks to TAMAGO. He works for the Toyota of Hollywood, FL and he'll do it for me tomorrow morning. I’ll keep you posted as far as how it came out.

YarisSedan · 05-28-2009, 04:08 PM

My radio stopped getting signal after i got my tint. I think cause our rear glass has the antenna incoperated into it.

Giobatera · 06-04-2009, 01:49 PM

All done.......thanks for all the help and MODS..Please close this thread!

pennyracer · 07-08-2009, 10:47 AM

WINDOW TINT WILL HINDER THE SIGNEL STRENGTH !!! ANOTHER PLACE TO MOUNT IT IS DEAD CENTER OF BOTTOM OF FRONT WINDOW INSIDE INFRONT THE YOUR GUAGE CLUSTER THERE IN SMALL SPOT DEAD CENTER OF THE DEFROSTER VENT YOU CAN SECURE IT THERE THAT SPOT WORKED FINE FOR MY GPS ANTENNA MY SATELITE ANTENNA IS DEAD CENTER JUST BEHIND THE ROOF ANTENNA

pennyracer · 07-08-2009, 10:55 AM

IF YOU WANT A PICTURE JUST LET ME KNOW

05-28-2009, 09:37 AM	#1
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	NAV SYSTEM ANTENA SIGNAL BLOCKED BY TINT ON WINDSHIELD Hey all. I have a Pioneer Avic D3, and when I had it installed back in 2007, the guy placed the GPS antena inside the car. Right on top of the dashboard. I've recently tinted my windshield and just discovered the hard way, that the tint actually blocks the GPS Satellite signal. Now, I have to somehow place my antenna outside the car in order to get signal. My question now is. Are there any ideas on how to do it, without making a mess? All suggestions are welcome! __________________ GioBatera

05-28-2009, 09:45 AM	#3
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	Change your tint to something that is non-metallic, or you can cut a small corner off the top or bottom of your windscreen tint to allow your GPS antenna to peek through. If your GPS supports an auxiliary connector for an external antenna, you can run a wire through your firewall and to the outside. __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

05-28-2009, 10:27 AM	#7
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	It actually does. I check the signal strengh and it's one bar and it shows that I'm in streets that I,m not even at. The minute I place the antena out of the window, everything works 100% __________________ GioBatera

05-28-2009, 10:35 AM	#8
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	Sounds like you have all the necessary bits, well the best solution would be to go back to the guy who installed it back in 2007 and get him to install the antenna properly outside of the car. Unless you're intending to DIY. __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

05-28-2009, 11:06 AM	#11
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	Despising the fact that he's a little too far from me, that might be my best option. At least I know that I can trust him with my ride. I'll send him a text. __________________ GioBatera

05-28-2009, 03:27 PM	#12
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	I spoke to a friend that I met thanks to TAMAGO. He works for the Toyota of Hollywood, FL and he'll do it for me tomorrow morning. I’ll keep you posted as far as how it came out. __________________ GioBatera

05-28-2009, 04:08 PM	#13
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	My radio stopped getting signal after i got my tint. I think cause our rear glass has the antenna incoperated into it. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

06-04-2009, 01:49 PM	#14
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	All done.......thanks for all the help and MODS..Please close this thread! __________________ GioBatera

07-08-2009, 10:47 AM	#15
pennyracer boydstir View User's Garage Drives: 08 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: grants pass Posts: 424	WINDOW TINT WILL HINDER THE SIGNEL STRENGTH !!! ANOTHER PLACE TO MOUNT IT IS DEAD CENTER OF BOTTOM OF FRONT WINDOW INSIDE INFRONT THE YOUR GUAGE CLUSTER THERE IN SMALL SPOT DEAD CENTER OF THE DEFROSTER VENT YOU CAN SECURE IT THERE THAT SPOT WORKED FINE FOR MY GPS ANTENNA MY SATELITE ANTENNA IS DEAD CENTER JUST BEHIND THE ROOF ANTENNA

07-08-2009, 10:55 AM	#16
pennyracer boydstir View User's Garage Drives: 08 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: grants pass Posts: 424	IF YOU WANT A PICTURE JUST LET ME KNOW

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