Poor Radio Reception ,and Other Faults Are They Linked ?

[jake m]

i have just bought a 2003 e46 touring , the radio reception is very poor the rear washer wiper does not work and the rear window does not unlock, someone told me the aerial is in the boot spoiler .

can anyone shed any light please ? and also which side is the wiring for these items on on the tailgate as there is cabling both sides

[Mtech79]

It's the offside wiring loom where it runs from body to tailgate the constant flexing slowly breaks the wiring, and yes the aerial receiver is under the spoiler, if u roll back the rubber sleeve u should see it I normally just solder the wires back together as a new look is a mare of a job

[mickie]

The problem with soldering is it makes the repaired wire brittle & the "mend" will not last long.

Better to run a fresh wire (about 8-10 inches long) & make your solder connection inside the tailgate & inside the vehicle at the other end, that way the new wire takes all the bending & should last years.

[jake m]

i have had a look at the wiring an cannot see any breaks can anyone she any more light on this please , ie which wires are the ones for aerial