Channel595 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 on my car there is a line that runs down the middle of the windshield and over to the passenger side and connected to a lead what is this for. it does have a normal antenna on the fender... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petespath Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I'll take a guess. Since the vehicle is a 92 it maybe an element to defrost the windshield in colder climents. If I am wrong what could happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petespath Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I have to correct my spelling "climate" not climent" :coffee!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Ok, you can do that with the edit button also... It is an antennae, FM IIRC. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickj Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I was thinking an antenna too. Our OZ models have one in the left rear window. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 on my car there is a line that runs down the middle of the windshield and over to the passenger side and connected to a lead what is this for. it does have a normal antenna on the fender... they are both antennas. I think my dad had to take the pathy back to the shop one time becuse they gave him a window w/o the center wire and left the pigtail hainging out on the dash. I don't remember fully, I was little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Yes it's a second antenna for the radio. When I had my window replaced they specifically asked if my broken one had an antenna on it. Then explained exactly what they meant. When I got back to my truck (it was done while I was at work) and inspected the work, I noted that they had soldered the pigtail to the contact pad in the lower right corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrafinder Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Yes it's a second antenna for the radio. When I had my window replaced they specifically asked if my broken one had an antenna on it. Then explained exactly what they meant. When I got back to my truck (it was done while I was at work) and inspected the work, I noted that they had soldered the pigtail to the contact pad in the lower right corner. If I remember reading my FSM correctly.. that antenna is for AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petespath Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 An "antenna" in the windshield, on a 92. Technology, I just can't keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 If I remember reading my FSM correctly.. that antenna is for AM. Window is FM, mast is AM. My 93's mast is broken and I only get FM in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sencaw Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I have to replace my winshield, the diff between one with and one without is about 30 bucks, is there a way to just use the mast for am and fm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Must be, but I think the difference in type is due to the frequency difference. I'm guessing that a standard short mast antennae will not have good FM reception? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 So this means I can remove my post antenna? Good, that thing is ugly and needs to be broken over someone's head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msavides Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) It is called a diversity antenna system. Both antennas work for FM. Window antenna works for Fm only. If you remove the window one you will lose the benefits of the diversity antenna. If you remove the mast you will lose Am reception. The original radio had a special antenna plug that contained two connectors. If you replaced the factory radio an adapter would be required to use the factory antennas with the new radio. See link Below. What it is: A diversity antenna system uses two antennae mounted at different locations on the vehicle and automatically chooses one that provides the better FM radio signal. The customer is therefore less likely to notice static or weak audio signals due to obstructions. How it works: Power lines, traffic lights and buildings can cause local areas of weak FM signals. When driving through such areas, a listener might notice decreased volume or increased noise or static often when the vehicle is stopped for a traffic signal. With two antennae, there is a better chance that one will receive a clear signal. A circuit inside the radio automatically chooses the better signal. Customer benefit: Better FM radio reception. Adapter http://cableorganizer.com/outlet/DAS-40NI30.html?section=3&catname=CATV+%2F+MATV+%2F+Satellite+]+Switches+%2F+Amps+%2F+Transformers&src=froogle&CAWELAID=299533734 Edited January 15, 2010 by msavides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 That would explain why my pathy gets better reception than all my friends vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87BeachCruiser Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 My first car, a POS 78 Pontiac Le Mans, had only the windshield antenna (two separate ones running up the middle and then left and right along the top) and it received FM just fine. For whatever that's worth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I have one of those things pugged into my kenwood. Doesn't do much considering I mostly listen to my iPod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulptr Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 r50s have em too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 took my antenna out to get in the garage the other day, and I still had FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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