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Old 14-11-2012, 01:04 PM   #1
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Question about fitting on windsreen

Hi,..I've a BJ II 2002 1.8L Astina. I'm wondering what the small electronic looking box situated at the top LHS of the windscreen is. It has a length of co-ax cable attached, which then goes behind the vertical w/screen trim.

Is this a phone-aerial? I've seen one on a Astina in one photograph which has a short hard to recognise fitting on the outside of the w/screen.

Tks for any comments... Cliff
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Old 14-11-2012, 01:24 PM   #2
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does sound like an aerial for phone.. post up pics so we can clarify and help you out abit more :-)
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Old 14-11-2012, 01:50 PM   #3
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Is it the front or back windscreen???
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Old 14-11-2012, 02:04 PM   #4
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I have a small black antenna in the top of the passengers side of my car which belong to my DAB+ receiver.
From the sounds of your description it is a cell phone antenna. Most likely for a now outdated model.
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Old 14-11-2012, 02:20 PM   #5
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I have a small black antenna in the top of the passengers side of my car which belong to my DAB+ receiver.
From the sounds of your description it is a cell phone antenna. Most likely for a now outdated model.
Yes sounds right to me
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Old 14-11-2012, 04:42 PM   #6
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We're a little technology challenged here. I dont have a camera at present :-(
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Old 14-11-2012, 04:43 PM   #7
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Its on the front windshield...

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Old 14-11-2012, 07:02 PM   #8
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its not standard. you dont use it. don't worry about it.
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Old 14-11-2012, 08:15 PM   #9
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Pull the trim off, follow the cable and if it's not connected to anything then you can get rid of it. If it is connected to something then you'll find what it's connected to and what it's for.
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Old 15-11-2012, 06:39 AM   #10
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I have a small black antenna in the top of the passengers side of my car which belong to my DAB+ receiver.
From the sounds of your description it is a cell phone antenna. Most likely for a now outdated model.
Yeah,..I get it now. Just hadn't seen such a thing...

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Old 15-11-2012, 06:43 AM   #11
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its not standard. you dont use it. don't worry about it.
Yeah,..spot on :-)

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