WARNING GO 300 External Antenna compatability

MikeB

If you are having problems with coated windscreens and satellite reception with your new GO 300 then make sure that you order the correct part. External Antennas for the original GO DO NOT fit the new GO 300.

The above picture shows the 2 mounts side by side. The connectors for the new GO 300 are located further back on the mount.

The above image shows the difference between the connectors of the new GO 300 and the original GO. You can see that the GO 300 has just a single connector towards the back of the unit whilst the original GO has 2 connectors.
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Mike Barrett

Evilution · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2005 Posts: 61

It looks like the old one will fit the new one when it comes out, just not the other way around.

MikeB · Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 4:47 pm Post subject:

Although the original GO will fit into the new mounts I would be very wary of doing so. The connectors on the back set have different functions and it may damage the original GO to insert it into the new mount.

If that is what I read your answer to mean.
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Evilution · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2005 Posts: 61

I would be very surprised if you were correct on that assumption although Tomtom seem to be stooping to new lows with customer service so it wouldn't surprise me.

Renfield · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 13, 2005 Posts: 2

Hi,

Just thought you'd like to know that you can modify the new GO 300 mount to include the external aeriel from the old Antenna kit.

Here's what you need: 1 x Torx T6 Screwdriver, 1 Torx T8, 1 x Tomtom GO External Antenna (Part no. ID00.001).

Method:

Peel back the thin end of the rubber pad on the bottom of the GO external antenna mount to locate two T6 screws. Remove these and unclip the base. Underneath you will find a metal plate with two T8 screws in, remove these and the plate comes off. Rotate the top of the mount and it pops out from the base. Underneath the metal ring are two more T6 screws. Remove these and take the plastic plate off. From here you can remove the aeriel connection from the top of the mount.

Repeat the above process to disassemble the mount for the GO 300. On the top of the mount, where the connector is, peel off the black sticker around the connector and you will find that it covers a hole already there for the aeriel to fit in (the mount contains all the fittings for the external antenna). Place the antenna into the GO 300 mount and re-assemble.

Hey Presto! Aeriel mount for the GO 300 for those who don't want to wait for Tomtom to release the new kits. Did this today as my car has an Anti-Thermic coat on the windscreen, now have a brilliant signal all the time.

Laughing

debbie · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 07, 2005 Posts: 5

has anyone else tried this - did it work for them ok??

gazzer2005 · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 28, 2005 Posts: 1

yep i did it and it worked for me brill work

washbrook · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 5:10 pm Post subject:

Hi... do you know if the mod will cater for the incar charger adaptor too or is it just for the ariel?

Cheers
Dave

washbrook · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:02 am Post subject:

Hi... no need for a reply as I have just done it all myself and everything is working perfect.

Cheers
Dave :D

jimbokb · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 2:37 am Post subject: TTG 300 Aerial

One of my friends borrowed my TTG 300 aerial, I was unaware that he had TTG Classic. he phoned me later saying he could not get it to fit because the mounting bracket was the wrong way round. This cant be I said and left it at that. Now I know why.
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