REDFC3S86

I just bought the mazdatrix rubber antenna and installed it. The antenna only connects to the cable that runs to the the radio. There aren't any other wires or connectors. Right now i have my stock power antenna assembly tucked where the stock scissors jack goes (its hidden under the carpet)....There's a connector that goes from the antenna assembly to the speakers.....If i fully remove the stock assembly, I get no sound (from either the cd output or tuner output)...Is there a way to rewire the speakers do i can ditch the stock antenna assembly altgother? (Rubber antenna is connected to Radio jack, stock antenna is tucked away but still connected to speakers).....Thanx..... And yes i searched.

Icemark

The antenna and speakers are unrelated. They are not tied together.

REDFC3S86

Hmmmm.....When i unplugged the one connector from the stock antenna, i got no sound, but when its plugged in, i get sound....figured it was the speakers. Thanx for the input Icemark

eage8

iTrader: (9)

when you're playing the radio? sounds like you're still hooked up to the stock antenna....

the stock antenna has 2 wires because one is the power to go up and down.

NCross

iTrader: (18)

Just plug it in and leave it alone. If you don't care about AM FM radio and only care about looks then remove the antenna and put a grommet in the antenna hole on the deck lid.

If I'm not mistaken...

The power antenna triggers a relay to the head unit as a "turn on" signal right?

13bturbofc

iTrader: (4)

if i was you i would call mazdatrix and ask them. they're customer service is awesome..just out of curiosity, how long is this rubber antenna replacement? I'm looking to replace the ugly stock one..

HOZZMANRX7

iTrader: (43)

Grounding that you get from the stock antenna missing with the rubber antenna?

RX7Tuner.

The stock antenna is grounded via one of the mounting screws.

eage8

iTrader: (9)

it's decently long, probably around 2 feet.

REDFC3S86

Its not that long maybe a foot at best. So why do i not have sound if i remove all connections from the stock antenna? Any ideas?

Juan

iTrader: (28)

Does your head unit completely turn off when you unplug the stock antenna? Do you have a stock or aftermarket head unit?

misterstyx69

iTrader: (142)

I bought a Rubber antenna from a high end Auto Specialty Shop.
The name of the Shop is:WALMART!.I paid like 12 buckc Canadian.
The antenna works like a Charm.Good reception.
I ditched the old retractable antenna as it not longer worked,and the Kids around here like to Break off **** like that.

13bturbofc

iTrader: (4)

the one at mazdatrix is only 20 bucks and im sure it probably looks and fits a little better. but if your on a budget there is nothing wrong with what you got..

Icemark

The mazdatrix one is just a generic rubber antenna, and not any better than any other short antenna. Anytime an antenna is less than 31.5 inch's, it will have reduced reception when compared to a standard height antenna.

13bturbofc

iTrader: (4)

yeah but there is still different quality generic antennas.. and there are many different designs out there. i don't imagine mazdatrix just went out and bought a random antenna they found at walmart. I'm sure they did some research to find one of higher quality and fitment..

Icemark

On these antennas (the universal rubber ducky) they are all made by the same company (Harada), and then sold under a dozen different names and locations.

13bturbofc

iTrader: (4)

really?? damn never knew that..ill have to check that out.

REDFC3S86

the head unit always turns on if i press the power button (if the engine is running or if the key is in the ON position)..regardless of whats connected in the back with the antennas......its a pioneer head unit btw. no sound if unplug the stock antenna from the harness though