Hi new to the forum ,but it helped with a previous fault ,eg underheating which was the DSG thermo thanks to this site it was an easy fix , Now my Sat Nav has frozen not picking up satellites , i have seen people on this sit using a universal sat nav antenna which i intend to do , I have a couple of questions does it work and how do i remove the radio sat nav unit oh and should i put the antenna on the dash , Thanks again 

Hi

 

I guess it depends on what exactly the fault is as it could possibly be the stereo itself

 

However, the most common cause, easiest and cheapest to fix is the gps antenna.

 

For around £5 you can get a new antenna that can be fitted yourself quite simply. Most have then mounted on top of the dash. For example, I run my cable under the glovebox, up the door pillar and into the corner of the dash and window, it's very discreet.

 

Example device https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-GPS-antenna-for-FAKRA-Skoda-Amundsen-Ku-Ku/282685470104?hash=item41d15df598%3Ag%3AxKcAAOSwfoNaYK8q&LH_BIN=1

 

Remove stereo surround

Do not disconnect the airbag light cable (unless ignition is off while it's disconnected the whole time)

Remove 4 mounting screws

Pull stereo forward

Unplug single fakra cable

Plug in new antenna

Turn on stereo and check your satellite reception (make sure airbag cable is plugged in first)

 

Hope that helps

The OE sharkfin is really easy to change. Pop down the headlining at the boot opening, use an 11 mm spanner to undo the nut holding the antenna, unplug and remove the antenna. Fitting is the reverse of removal. About 10 minutes work in total.

 

Either way, make sure it's actually the antenna that's at fault first.

Thanks for the replies ,i bought a universal antenna to try , but will have to wait a while longer as the couriers lost it ( Guess Who ) another on the way , I hope , Another stupid question how do i remove the stereo surround ??????

I removed mine using a flat head screwdriver. Maybe better to use a trim removal tool or hard plastic pry but if you're careful it's fine

 

Just need to get between the surround and dash and gently force towards you, you should then be able to pull off by popping the clips one by one as you pull

Thanks will have a go when i get the antenna  Hopefully !!!

Finally arrived , Now fitted and the sat nav works great,  running cable behind dash was difficult , Brilliant site Thankyou very much 

1 hour ago, oldian169 said:

Finally arrived , Now fitted and the sat nav works great,  running cable behind dash was difficult , Brilliant site Thankyou very much 

 

Great news, well done