ok i had issues with my first aftermarket stereo (faulty unit). so now i installed a clarion everything works fine except the radio. the owner before me hacked the antenna cable (for whateva reason) so i have the antenna PLUG with wires sticking out the other end, and the actual antenna wire with wires sticking out

when i join the two together i get NO reception

when i place my fingers on the insulation on both sides of the cable(s) i get medium reception.

does the antenna in the glass need power to work? im not sure whats happening, its SOMETHING to do with the antenna in the glass as i connect a random house antenna to the headunit and it works fine.

i still have *remote power* cable on the bmw wiring. do i need to connect this to the power antenna cable on my headunit?? what is *remote power* for?

remote power is for the remote turn on lead.