Audio System: Other Kia Spectra II

GLASS ANTENNA REPAIR

Note. To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than one inch.

Scheme 34

1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion of the glass antenna wire (B) with cellophane tape (C).
3. Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver conductive paint (A) extending about 1/8" on both sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.
4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry three hours before removing the tape.

Scheme 35

Scheme 36

1. Remove the right side rear pillar trim. Then disconnect the 2P power connector (A) from the glass antenna amp (B).
2. Turn the radio ON. Measure the voltage between terminal 2 of the harness side power connector (A) and body ground. OK: approximately 12V (ACC+)
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the glass antenna amp (B).
4. Check for continuity between terminals of harness side connector (A) and antenna grid terminals (AM, FM).
5. Check the grid lines that continuity exists.
6. When a poor radio reception is not repaired through the above inspection methods, replace the amp. If the radio reception is still poor, check the radio cable for short and radio head unit for failure.