Yep, just sit in your truck with the doors closed until the little lock thingy on the dash does its thing couple of minutes. I have been searching for options. Since I listen to satellite anyway, I don't really care much about the terrestrial radio antenna, but I wanted one that was as good as it could be, without worrying about it being broken off at a car-wash. I live in a flat landscape so I don't think it is difficult to get acceptable antenna performance. If your alarm is activated, you will know it.
Some times the dealership will activate it at no cost but others charge for it. That said, I live just outside of Atlanta and I'm pretty close to some powerful stations. If you really hate your regular antenna that much but still want good reception An amplified antenna is probably the way to go. I was surprised it worked as well as it did. Using some light bit of a lubricant will help the new grommet be just a bit easier to install. Additionally, I'll add that your station's broadcast power dBu , terrain, elevation can all contribute to the reception, or lack thereof.
Of course, your proximity to the station's tower s also impacts reception. If the horn doesn't sound, you may just need to have the alarm activated by the dealership. It should say on the window sticker if your alarm is activated. Then clean up the area around where the new grommet will sit and install the new one. Once that happens, open the door and the horn should sound if your alarm is activated. Or, if you know someone with a TechStream programmer, they can activate it at no cost. Of course, your proximity to the station's tower s also impacts reception.
That said, I live just outside of Atlanta and I'm pretty close to some powerful stations. I added the Stubby from theantennasource. . After reading some discussions, I bought a mid-size stubby from antennamastsrus. Or, if you know someone with a TechStream programmer, they can activate it at no cost.
Some times the dealership will activate it at no cost but others charge for it. Additionally, I'll add that your station's broadcast power dBu , terrain, elevation can all contribute to the reception, or lack thereof. Maybe the one from Camry or highlander could work. Yep, just sit in your truck with the doors closed until the little lock thingy on the dash does its thing couple of minutes. Lets go back to the antenna topic. If the horn doesn't sound, you may just need to have the alarm activated by the dealership.
I live in a flat landscape so I don't think it is difficult to get acceptable antenna performance. If your alarm is activated, you will know it. Lists all your local stations by zip, and shows their broadcast strength. I was surprised it worked as well as it did. It will blink for a while, approximately a minute or so till the alarm sets. Yep, there is a little lock icon on your dash that appears when you close and lock the doors.
First you need to break away all the old grommet material and remove the antenna part. I found that my Tundra Antenna grommet was getting a bit old and started to break apart, so this is how I replaced it. I believe they all have it but, again, it may not be activated. I added the Stubby from theantennasource. Lists all your local stations by zip, and shows their broadcast strength. After reading some discussions, I bought a mid-size stubby from antennamastsrus.
Since I listen to satellite anyway, I don't really care much about the terrestrial radio antenna, but I wanted one that was as good as it could be, without worrying about it being broken off at a car-wash. . . . . . .
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