Radio signal failing mk5 golf

[Fizzal]

Hi,

Over the past month my radio signal on mk5 golf has been failing and now only works 1 in 5 times I start the car. Head unit power ok and audio works when on hands free and CD, but nothing when trying to use the radio. Head unit signal test mode comes back with no reception whatsoever and it cannot find any channels when not working. The reception is either on or off when the car is started and is not intermittent throughout journey.

Fuses checked and are ok for radio and heated rear window (antenna is through rear window), both L and R amplifiers in tailgate lining changed with no effect.

Anyone have experience with this happening or know what this is likely to be?

Appreciated,

Fizzal

[turboextreme]

There are two aerial amplifiers. They are installed on left and right in rear boot hatch directly next to rear window these fail resulting in loss of reception see a picture below for reference.

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[Fizzal]

Hi turboextreme,

I have replaced the two amplifiers in the attached images, however these are long and thin compared to your photo. There is something that looks similar to your picture, although there is only one not two and its located centrally in the boot hatch not near the window. Is this also an amplifier?

Thanks,

Fizzal

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[maurajames]

Hi
This will sound strange. But my A6 12 plate started falling in and out as well. I was looking at fuses and amps as well. Believe this or not it ended up being the 12 v to usb charger I was plugging in. I must of got a cheap one. Every time I plugged my phone in to charge it dropped out and then came back straight away after unplugging.
Sounds strange I know but in my case very true.
James

[amberwood7@virg]

Hi where was your aerial amplifier located ? Can't find mine in the rear hatch.

[skitzo1]

My FM radio is sooo weak all i can hear is static, only one or two stations work and even then its choppy.
I have tried another car in the same area and its fine.

I have a Golf 09 plate, so I think it is MK6 looking at the design it has FM only (not DAB)

Do I need to open the lining of my roof? I am not very good at car mechanics and putting things back neatly
Is there a fix please?

[Crasher]

You need a code read of the radio IF it is a factory fitted original. The Golf 6 has a big problem with the wiring in the right hand tailgate to roof tube snapping and you cannot easily repair them, if you disconnect it the tube seal breaks. I have now fitted replacements for replacements I fitted 3 years before, it is a bad design.

[skitzo1]

You need a code read of the radio IF it is a factory fitted original. The Golf 6 has a big problem with the wiring in the right hand tailgate to roof tube snapping and you cannot easily repair them, if you disconnect it the tube seal breaks. I have now fitted replacements for replacements I fitted 3 years before, it is a bad design.

Thanks, yes it is factory fitted.
That is a shame I cant use FM or AM, as I just purchased it a few months ago.
I guess I am best of looking at a bluetooth kit, any recommendations?
Ideally bluetooth to turn on upon start