Radio Reception - Toyota Yaris Forums

*kimona* · 11-28-2015, 02:28 AM

Never had a problem with radio reception on my '07 with the tall antenna, but radio reception on the '14 is terrible. Could it be the shorter antenna? Anybody else have this issue?

bronsin · 11-28-2015, 02:46 AM

The antenna unscrewed and fell off on my sons 08 and of course the radio didn't work to well. So I made an antenna out of a coat hanger by making a small loop on the end so the screw would go through and bending the wire to make for an upright arrangement.

It worked so well he hasn't bought a new one. Perhaps you could experiment? If its under warranty there always the dealer...

NYC-SE · 11-28-2015, 04:20 AM

No problems on my 2014. I'm in the big city though. Are you frequently in rural areas or otherwise far from civilization?

Bluevitz-rs · 11-28-2015, 08:24 AM

Yeah, short antennas suck.

I've never been in an older car with a huge 3 foot long antenna with bad reception.

*kimona* · 11-28-2015, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC-SE

No problems on my 2014. I'm in the big city though. Are you frequently in rural areas or otherwise far from civilization?

No, I'm in Huntington Beach and surrounding cities... which certainly isn't rural.

Maybe I'll look for an "RC" antenna from the previous generation.

Bluevitz-rs · 11-28-2015, 01:11 PM

You should try one of the old 3 foot ones for an extreme comparison if you know someone with one you can borrow.

YarTed · 11-28-2015, 04:33 PM

Canadian 2015 Yaris in Vancouver area , radio reception is good. Roof mount antenna is pulled out about 4-5 "

Kalispel · 11-29-2015, 03:18 PM

Radio reception was fine around Phoenix, AZ area on my 2015 with the short stock antennae, though I replaced it with a Visual Garage 040 Super White "Shark Fin" antennae (w/built in fractal antennae) for aesthetic purposes (it looks sooo much better IMO

). I didn't notice any difference in reception here when I made the switch.

*kimona* · 11-29-2015, 05:00 PM

Thanks for the replies.

Just to test, I swapped my stock 7" antenna with my friend's 7" antenna from his 2010 CRV. The antennas are virtually identical. Guess what? No more static. So, there must be something wrong with my antenna. Simple fix. I ordered a new antenna from ebay.

bronsin · 11-30-2015, 06:04 AM

Excellent! I always like to hear the happy ending and we don't always hear what solved the problem.

*kimona* · 12-06-2015, 10:48 PM

I bought this antenna from ebay for under $2. It states 9" in the ad, but it measures exactly 8". It fits perfectly and works great. I like it!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/9-Car-Radio-...-/351597728567

mirapatec · 12-10-2015, 12:00 PM

Apparently, you must have gotten a bad antenna from the factory. I guess even Toyota has a few issues along the supply chain. Luckily, it was a cheap and easy fix.

Kar98 · 12-11-2015, 09:43 AM

I have the antenna from a Honda S2000 on my 2007 (cheap on eBay), instead of the factory one. Looks better, and reception is great. The "mast" bolts right into the hole where the OEM antenna screws in. Fully interchangeable, no tools needed.

I had no luck with some crappy, 4 inch generic aftermarket antenna.

Bluevitz-rs · 12-11-2015, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kar98

I have the antenna from a Honda S2000 on my 2007 (cheap on eBay), instead of the factory one. Looks better, and reception is great. The "mast" bolts right into the hole where the OEM antenna screws in. Fully interchangeable, no tools needed.

I had no luck with some crappy, 4 inch generic aftermarket antenna.

Picture?

Kar98 · 12-11-2015, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluevitz-rs

Picture?

This one sucked, it was like having no antenna:

The one from the Honda S2000 bolts right up:

And the OEM antenna I had, I gave that to somebody whose 2014 Yaris had its antenna broken off. Screwed right into the hole.

Also, if you post a picture at The Car Lounge, it gets resized to fit... just saying.

*kimona* · 12-13-2015, 10:46 PM

My 8" antenna for under $2.

11-28-2015, 02:28 AM	#1
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Radio Reception Never had a problem with radio reception on my '07 with the tall antenna, but radio reception on the '14 is terrible. Could it be the shorter antenna? Anybody else have this issue?

11-28-2015, 02:46 AM	#2
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	The antenna unscrewed and fell off on my sons 08 and of course the radio didn't work to well. So I made an antenna out of a coat hanger by making a small loop on the end so the screw would go through and bending the wire to make for an upright arrangement. It worked so well he hasn't bought a new one. Perhaps you could experiment? If its under warranty there always the dealer... __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

11-30-2015, 06:04 AM	#10
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Excellent! I always like to hear the happy ending and we don't always hear what solved the problem. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

12-10-2015, 12:00 PM	#12
mirapatec View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L, 2020 Yaris LE HB Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 211	Apparently, you must have gotten a bad antenna from the factory. I guess even Toyota has a few issues along the supply chain. Luckily, it was a cheap and easy fix. __________________ 2012 Toyota Yaris L and 2020 Toyota Yaris LE HB

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11-28-2015, 04:33 PM	#7
YarTed Drives: 2015 Yaris 5Dr Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MapleRidge B.C Posts: 58	Canadian 2015 Yaris in Vancouver area , radio reception is good. Roof mount antenna is pulled out about 4-5 "

11-29-2015, 03:18 PM	#8
Kalispel View User's Garage Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona (USA) Posts: 1,058	Radio reception was fine around Phoenix, AZ area on my 2015 with the short stock antennae, though I replaced it with a Visual Garage 040 Super White "Shark Fin" antennae (w/built in fractal antennae) for aesthetic purposes (it looks sooo much better IMO ). I didn't notice any difference in reception here when I made the switch.

11-29-2015, 05:00 PM	#9
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Thanks for the replies. Just to test, I swapped my stock 7" antenna with my friend's 7" antenna from his 2010 CRV. The antennas are virtually identical. Guess what? No more static. So, there must be something wrong with my antenna. Simple fix. I ordered a new antenna from ebay.

12-11-2015, 09:43 AM	#13
Kar98 Drives: 2011 Scion tC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 651	I have the antenna from a Honda S2000 on my 2007 (cheap on eBay), instead of the factory one. Looks better, and reception is great. The "mast" bolts right into the hole where the OEM antenna screws in. Fully interchangeable, no tools needed. I had no luck with some crappy, 4 inch generic aftermarket antenna.