got the factory head unit but radio reception is a bit hit and miss. even on all major stations is there any sort of factory reset or is there another problem im not seeing here ?

Chances are the amplifier built into the bottom of the aerial base is dead.

What radio unit do you have?

On some models you can bring up a hidden menu to show the signal strength and amplifier status

On 25/10/2025 at 14:41, scoutabout1 said:

2007 scout .as the title says have checked fuse ok HRW relay i can hear clicking when i activate the HRW switch ... HRW switch illuminates ... are these car prone to having broken wires in the tailgate to body rubber grommet ?. Everything else on the tail gate is working lights wiper washers etc ....

41 minutes ago, softscoop said:

Chances are the amplifier built into the bottom of the aerial base is dead.

What radio unit do you have?

On some models you can bring up a hidden menu to show the signal strength and amplifier status

just the standard head unit that came with the scout mate .... i can still get some channels but its not the best .... would i have to drop the head lining to get to the aerial base or can it be done without the head ache ?

thinking of upgrading the headunit to a dab one but not sure which way i want to go as my classic car project saps my money

Sounds like you have the Stream radio then.

If you hold down the Menu button like in this video it will bring up the service menu.

From there you can see whether ANT says on or off

You don't need to drop the whole headlining to change an aerial, you can just pull it down a bit at the rear to get access. It's a pretty easy job

On 05/11/2025 at 00:16, softscoop said:

Sounds like you have the Stream radio then.

If you hold down the Menu button like in this video it will bring up the service menu.

From there you can see whether ANT says on or off

You don't need to drop the whole headlining to change an aerial, you can just pull it down a bit at the rear to get access. It's a pretty easy job

thanks for that mate will have a look when i get 5 mins

1 minute ago, scoutabout1 said:

thanks for that mate will have a look when i get 5 mins

would this be the base i am after ?

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Yes I think that's the correct one, but it's worth pulling your headlining down to double check the connection before you order it

There were 2 types of connection, the RAKU as that link or FAKRA. I think they changed over to FAKRA connections with the facelift in 2008 but it's worth just double checking yours first

43 minutes ago, softscoop said:

Yes I think that's the correct one, but it's worth pulling your headlining down to double check the connection before you order it

There were 2 types of connection, the RAKU as that link or FAKRA. I think they changed over to FAKRA connections with the facelift in 2008 but it's worth just double checking yours first

is this also the ariel booster ?

Yes it's built into the base.

14 hours ago, softscoop said:

Yes it's built into the base.

thank you sir

Easy to do but the headlining is quite stiff. Easier if you remove the plastic C Pillar trims either side. Also a 22mm open end spanner is really useful to loosen and tighten the nut.

1 hour ago, Golf-Fiend said:

Easy to do but the headlining is quite stiff. Easier if you remove the plastic C Pillar trims either side. Also a 22mm open end spanner is really useful to loosen and tighten the nut.

22 mm spanner for an ariel base JHC !!

3 hours ago, scoutabout1 said:

22 mm spanner for an ariel base JHC !!

Yeah! Tried one on wife's car with adjustable grips. It was a PITA. Did mine a few weeks later and bought a cheap 22mm and made life a lot easier.

On 11/11/2025 at 18:13, Golf-Fiend said:

Yeah! Tried one on wife's car with adjustable grips. It was a PITA. Did mine a few weeks later and bought a cheap 22mm and made life a lot easier.

and did it cure the problem of bad reception ?

Did you get to the extra menu to show the antenna status?

I had the same on my old Octavia and the new base sorted it.

21 hours ago, scoutabout1 said:

and did it cure the problem of bad reception ?

Yes and No. On the wife's Polo it was transformational. Reception was crystal clear. On mine it seems the reverse! It is worse and the secret menu shows ANT OFF.

Maybe it was a duff base. I had bought one that suited the Octavia from the 'bay. Now bought the same one I used in the Polo so when I get a chance and the weather permits I'll swap it over and let you know.