C70 Aerial too long

melvin · Aug 28th, 2005, 23:53

I have my long awaited C70 in my drive way and now let the questions begin :)

Done some searching but cant find an answer to this little niggle I have already.

The aerial when up is about 5" too long to fit under my carport. I know one night when im tired im going to reverse the car in forgetting to turn the radio off and *snap* goes the aerial.

Anything I can do to reduce the height of the extended aerial by about 5" or some sort of magic sensor which automatically puts the aerial down, which ever is easiest. hehe

Cheers in advance :)

Simon J · Aug 29th, 2005, 06:53

I haven't been able to check my car (I'm abroad at the moment) but I'm pretty sure the aerial should go down automatically when you switch the car off even if the radio is left on. So best get that checked first.

But in any event, the essential item for all C70 owners is an 'aerial down' switch, part number 9204656. This allows you to use the CD player without having the aerial up, and also the radio if reception is good enough. I find that it's only once in a blue moon that I would actually need to put the aerial up on my car as my local reception is pretty good and I can't imagine why this switch isn't a standard fitting on the C70.

Rgds,

Simon J

melvin · Aug 29th, 2005, 10:39

Even with the switch I still have the problem with my memory, hehe. I have to reverse the car into the carport so even with the switch I still have to remember to put the aerial down or switch the radio off.

Shame as all the other C70s I looked at the aerial didn't extend to its full length, i persume they tend to stick after a while not with mine though.

I think i will do the switch mod in the future though. Any one have the wiring diagram for the headunit so I know which wire to snip or is it just the blue wire?

Also, I just noticed in my owners manual there is a accessory connector which provides several outputs for aftermarker wiring. Which is nice.

Just wondering if anyone knows whats the 'X-supply', 'High beam' and 'Rheostat' connectors are for?

Thanks again

Simon J · Aug 29th, 2005, 11:06

The switch comes with the appropriate plug and I gather it's just a plug 'n' play job although I must confess I just got my dealer to fit it! Can't help with the accessory connector queries though.

Simon J

Aug 29th, 2005, 18:44

Could you not unplug the arial ( not the coax cable, just the motor wires wires )for now, hopefully you will still get most stations like Simons untill you fit the switch. Of course you still have you memory problem but apart from cutting a 10mm slot in your car port roof I can't suggest any fix for that! Mike.

Aug 28th, 2005, 23:53	#1
melvin Junior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2012 23:21 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: manchester	C70 Aerial too long I have my long awaited C70 in my drive way and now let the questions begin :) Done some searching but cant find an answer to this little niggle I have already. The aerial when up is about 5" too long to fit under my carport. I know one night when im tired im going to reverse the car in forgetting to turn the radio off and snap goes the aerial. Anything I can do to reduce the height of the extended aerial by about 5" or some sort of magic sensor which automatically puts the aerial down, which ever is easiest. hehe Cheers in advance :)

Aug 29th, 2005, 06:53	#2
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: C70 Aerial too long I haven't been able to check my car (I'm abroad at the moment) but I'm pretty sure the aerial should go down automatically when you switch the car off even if the radio is left on. So best get that checked first. But in any event, the essential item for all C70 owners is an 'aerial down' switch, part number 9204656. This allows you to use the CD player without having the aerial up, and also the radio if reception is good enough. I find that it's only once in a blue moon that I would actually need to put the aerial up on my car as my local reception is pretty good and I can't imagine why this switch isn't a standard fitting on the C70. Rgds, Simon J

Aug 29th, 2005, 10:39	#3
melvin Junior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2012 23:21 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: manchester	RE: C70 Aerial too long Even with the switch I still have the problem with my memory, hehe. I have to reverse the car into the carport so even with the switch I still have to remember to put the aerial down or switch the radio off. Shame as all the other C70s I looked at the aerial didn't extend to its full length, i persume they tend to stick after a while not with mine though. I think i will do the switch mod in the future though. Any one have the wiring diagram for the headunit so I know which wire to snip or is it just the blue wire? Also, I just noticed in my owners manual there is a accessory connector which provides several outputs for aftermarker wiring. Which is nice. Just wondering if anyone knows whats the 'X-supply', 'High beam' and 'Rheostat' connectors are for? Thanks again

Aug 29th, 2005, 11:06	#4
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: C70 Aerial too long The switch comes with the appropriate plug and I gather it's just a plug 'n' play job although I must confess I just got my dealer to fit it! Can't help with the accessory connector queries though. Simon J

Aug 29th, 2005, 18:44	#5
Volvo Mickey Guest Location:	RE: C70 Aerial too long Could you not unplug the arial ( not the coax cable, just the motor wires wires )for now, hopefully you will still get most stations like Simons untill you fit the switch. Of course you still have you memory problem but apart from cutting a 10mm slot in your car port roof I can't suggest any fix for that! Mike.

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