Mystery plastic in windscreen!

Snowy · 9th April 2008, 09:17

I have just noticed something quite odd in my windscreen. Passenger side right at the very top corner there is a little horizontal strip of plastic stuck to the inside with a wire that goes into the headlining.

I am assuming that it is some kind of antenna.

Perhaps it has something to do with the two cables that are sticking out from the side of the centre console in the passenger footwell and the square patch in the middle of the dash where something has obviously been stuck in the past?

Ideas guys?

Here are pics of the three items :

Jules · 9th April 2008, 09:32

It will be a business mobile phone car kit from previous owner.
Sounds like the seller hasn't removed the full kit properly!

Snowy · 9th April 2008, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

It will be a business mobile phone car kit from previous owner.
Sounds like the seller hasn't removed the full kit properly!

I had a hunch it was! Thanks for the Jules.

BigRuss · 9th April 2008, 09:37

Hi Snowy, Can't identify the antenna but I think you may have to see where the two wires go to. I suspect the answer may lie at the end of them.
Is there anything in the centre cubby box under the armrest?

Russ

biggles · 9th April 2008, 09:42

That one may come in handy should you want to install a sat nav system in the dash as it probably has connectors for both GPS and GSM.

Jules · 9th April 2008, 09:43

My guess is Snowy will find the end of the cables just "chopped off" at the end!!
Like so many of these kits, the car dealers take the easy option of just ripping them out

I usually remove them fully intact and sell the phone kit for increased profits.

Snowy · 9th April 2008, 11:34

I think I will have a look to see where they go actually. There doesn't seem to be anything unusual in the cubby box but then again I haven't had a proper look in there!

shakennstirred · 9th April 2008, 13:14

it looks just like the little antenna i have for my satnav to receive traffic updates

Christopher · 9th April 2008, 15:02

In my case I have the TMC traffic updates antenna for my aftermarket HU exactly there.

Jules · 9th April 2008, 22:19

Wouldn't a Coat hanger work just as well ?

9th April 2008, 09:17	#1
Snowy Avid contributor R75 Tourer - CDT(116) - Conn SE - Zircon Silver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Manchester Posts: 218 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mystery plastic in windscreen! I have just noticed something quite odd in my windscreen. Passenger side right at the very top corner there is a little horizontal strip of plastic stuck to the inside with a wire that goes into the headlining. I am assuming that it is some kind of antenna. Perhaps it has something to do with the two cables that are sticking out from the side of the centre console in the passenger footwell and the square patch in the middle of the dash where something has obviously been stuck in the past? Ideas guys? Here are pics of the three items :

9th April 2008, 09:32	#2
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	It will be a business mobile phone car kit from previous owner. Sounds like the seller hasn't removed the full kit properly! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

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BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Hi Snowy, Can't identify the antenna but I think you may have to see where the two wires go to. I suspect the answer may lie at the end of them. Is there anything in the centre cubby box under the armrest? Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

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biggles Loves to post Rover 75 2.5 V6 conn Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Linköping Posts: 414 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That one may come in handy should you want to install a sat nav system in the dash as it probably has connectors for both GPS and GSM. __________________ /Erik [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur

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Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	My guess is Snowy will find the end of the cables just "chopped off" at the end!! Like so many of these kits, the car dealers take the easy option of just ripping them out I usually remove them fully intact and sell the phone kit for increased profits. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

9th April 2008, 11:34	#7
Snowy Avid contributor R75 Tourer - CDT(116) - Conn SE - Zircon Silver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Manchester Posts: 218 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think I will have a look to see where they go actually. There doesn't seem to be anything unusual in the cubby box but then again I haven't had a proper look in there!

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shakennstirred Gets stuck in Rover 75 ConnSE Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: long eaton/Nottingham Posts: 580 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	it looks just like the little antenna i have for my satnav to receive traffic updates __________________ Due to government cutbacks, the light at the end of the tunnel has been switched off “You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.'” ----------------------------------- British racing green Harman kardon stereo upgrade//SYNERGY TUNING MODULE/EGR bypass/intake mod [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

9th April 2008, 15:02	#9
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	In my case I have the TMC traffic updates antenna for my aftermarket HU exactly there. __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

9th April 2008, 22:19	#10
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Wouldn't a Coat hanger work just as well ? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block