Installed RNS-E from Symph 2+ on B7 S4 but FM reception is really bad now!!!

[Bruno_s4]

I have read about the issues about going from the 2+ to RNS-E and how FM reception can suffer but this is ridiculous.
Local radio stations that I like to listen to are constantly fuzzy and annoying to listen to.
I read the 12 page discussion on audiforum.us http://audiforum.us/threads/converti...-12#post-95607 but am still confused and looking for a relatively simple way to get my reception back.

Has anyone acutally fixed this problem without changing their antenna AND rear glass?

[Bruno_s4]

Guys, this issue has gotten worse. One of my favourite radio stations that is local to me is completely gone sometimes.
Any updates or thoughts?

[Tropicgreena4]

this would be good to be able to solve, as I'm looking to go to RNS-E but don't want to lose radio quality.

[Bruno_s4]

Just to update, based on my research I have ordered a used Audi Antenna Booster from a B6 (part # 8E9035225P or Q) on ebay for $50 shipping included.

This might do the trick.

Once it arrives and is installed I will report back..... fingers crossed!

[Satummoo]

Posting for a reply, my antenna went out on my 2003

[Bruno_s4]

Just to update, based on my research I have ordered a used Audi Antenna Booster from a B6 (part # 8E9035225P or Q) on ebay for $50 shipping included.

This might do the trick.

Once it arrives and is installed I will report back..... fingers crossed!

Okay so great news for anyone that might be in the same boat.
The antenna booster arrived and I installed it (pretty simple based on the link from audiforum.us) and I can honestly say that reception is dramatically improved.
I don't think it is perfect but I'd say 90% and that's good enough for me... especially for such an inexpensive fix if you find a used "P" model on ebay or wherever.

Frustration = Over

[Bruno_s4]

Okay so great news for anyone that might be in the same boat.
The antenna booster arrived and I installed it (pretty simple based on the link from audiforum.us) and I can honestly say that reception is dramatically improved.
I don't think it is perfect but I'd say 90% and that's good enough for me... especially for such an inexpensive fix if you find a used "P" model on ebay or wherever.

Frustration = Over

Well I guess I spoke to soon.
After further testing it seems my reception is really not that much better.
It might be because as I was installing it I broke one of the 3 wires that attaches to the side window antennas.
I took the car to an auto glass repair shop and he soldered the wire back but he did not guarantee it would be perfect.
Oh well.

[audifirst]

start ordering and check which one works

8E9 035 225 Q

8E9 035 225 P

8E9 035 225 AF (model PR-9M0, 9M1)

8E9 035 225 AG with auxiliary heater and remote control (PR-9M9)

Find some one that has the same North America RNSE and do the test then you know if unit is faulty

[GTA_S6]

I thought I would add my $0.02 here. On my 2003 S6 after my RNS-E install, I did notice a decrease in quality for my AM reception. FM was always fine but not as strong as our other vehicle.

I too thought about replacing the booster but the cost and time really didn't appeal to me.

I then had some roof rust fixed by Audi under the corrosion warranty and I was told they had to remove the headliner which was a pain. After I got the car back reception was perfect for AM. I was picking up stations in my underground parking that I couldn't even get outside and the static was almost non existent.

My suspicion was that there was a connection loose that was fixed during the reconnection. I wish you the best.