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Anyone else notice that the Shark Fin Antenna Sucks!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jboudreaux1965, Feb 27, 2024.

  1. Feb 28, 2024 at 7:47 AM
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    Max8

    Max8 Thinking Outside The Box until they close the lid

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    Interesting. My 2012 with metal aerial and factory radio had trouble pulling in certain FM stations. One month later, new 2023 with shark fin pulls them in much better.
    Might be worth wiggling some wire connections around.
     
  2. Feb 28, 2024 at 9:20 AM
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    I grew up in Beaverton!

    As for the antenna, no issues. I only use XM radio and Spotify anyway.
     
  3. Apr 10, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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    Curreently none
    I have the same issue. I have read in other forums that it's a problem but no one has a fix.
     
  4. Apr 10, 2024 at 9:25 AM
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    I had my 23 for 8 mths. & just let it go. I've never had a vehicle with such a bad sound system.
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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    No problem here
     
  6. Apr 10, 2024 at 6:08 PM
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    Phlogiston

    Phlogiston There are no victims, only volunteers.

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    nope, don't listen to radio
     
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  7. Apr 10, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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    Every time you post, I just end up staring at your avatar. It’s nice to see America come together….
     
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  8. Apr 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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    I'm over here, bro.
     
  9. Apr 10, 2024 at 6:31 PM
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    Yes it does suck, all i need to do is drive under a bridge and signal is gone. Although I never had issues in rain etc but my 4th gen 4runner never had any issues with signal driving under same bridges etc.
     
  10. Apr 11, 2024 at 8:03 AM
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    No problems, but I live in a large city.
    Way back (70s/80s) they used to embed the antenna in the windshield. That was pretty bad.
     
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