MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: marko on January 28, 2013, 11:24:47 pm

Title: GPS antenna location
Post by: marko on January 28, 2013, 11:24:47 pm

intend to fit my rns tomorrow..
wheres best location for the antenna to be fitted??
TIA
 :notworthy:

mark

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: stealthwolf on January 28, 2013, 11:34:45 pm

Mine's under the top vent diffuser. Others have suggested the dashboard (underneath) as there's no metal in the way.

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: marko on January 28, 2013, 11:39:56 pm

thanks mate

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: StephenED30 on January 29, 2013, 10:08:14 pm

Follow the guide here.

http://www.my-gti.com/2484/installing-gps-antenna-inside-dash-in-the-volkswagen-golf-and-jetta

Thats where I fitted mine.   :happy2:

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: doylebros on February 01, 2013, 07:19:33 pm

Make the push and do this if your travelling in built up locations eg London central areas etc. As they perform first class.
However, for all other locations the puck aerial works fine!

http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3508

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: marko on February 01, 2013, 11:41:34 pm

thanks for input mate
 :happy2:

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: tonto83 on February 02, 2013, 06:01:36 pm

Sorry to jump on this thread but my antenna had been placed on a ledge above the dash (glovebox side) usual number of satellites I picked was 4-6.  I moved it today just under the central vent like the above link.  I'm now getting 6-7 consistently.  I've read elsewhere that guys are picking up 9-11 satellites.  Would a new antenna make any difference I wonder? The antenna is only about a month old, but they're pretty cheap to buy

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: bacillus on February 02, 2013, 06:59:56 pm

I wish I could get 9-11 satellites without putting the puck on the surface of the dashboard itself.

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: tonto83 on February 02, 2013, 07:13:05 pm

When I stick the puck on the dash it stayed at 7 satellites.  6/7 satellites is normal so?

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: marko on February 02, 2013, 07:40:31 pm

probably get more using the shark fin antenna...

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: ell.s on February 02, 2013, 09:14:52 pm

Mines under the dash vent right at the top stuck just inside.

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: StephenED30 on February 03, 2013, 01:26:57 pm

Quote from: marko on February 02, 2013, 07:40:31 pm

probably get more using the shark fin antenna...

Has anyone tried fitting one of these?

http://www.carsystems.pl/shark-triplex-antenna-phantom-black,id17.html

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: MrDo on February 04, 2013, 08:28:41 pm

Quote from: StephenED30 on February 03, 2013, 01:26:57 pm

Quote from: marko on February 02, 2013, 07:40:31 pm

probably get more using the shark fin antenna...

Has anyone tried fitting one of these?

http://www.carsystems.pl/shark-triplex-antenna-phantom-black,id17.html

I'd love  know if this would work for DAB too! If anyone knows?

Title: Re: GPS antenna location
Post by: Eddie-NL on February 04, 2013, 08:30:26 pm

Quote from: MrDo on February 04, 2013, 08:28:41 pm

Quote from: StephenED30 on February 03, 2013, 01:26:57 pm

Quote from: marko on February 02, 2013, 07:40:31 pm

probably get more using the shark fin antenna...

Has anyone tried fitting one of these?

http://www.carsystems.pl/shark-triplex-antenna-phantom-black,id17.html

No

I'd love  know if this would work for DAB too! If anyone knows?