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Antenna Adapter

Works with select 1986-up vehicles (Motorola male to OEM antenna female)

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Volkswagen uses a non-standard jack on its antenna cable that won't plug into your new replacement radio. This simple in-line adapter has a standard male Motorola antenna plug on one end, and a female Volkswagen/Audi jack on the other. Just connect your Volkswagen antenna cable to the adapter, then plug it into your new radio, and you're good to go. Warranty: 60 days.

If you're adding an FM modulator or universal CD changer to your factory stereo, a second adapter is also required. One adapter will connect to your factory stereo, while the second connects to your factory antenna cable. Your CD changer or FM modulator installs inline between the two adapters.

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Note: Most vehicles will require additional installation parts — please identify your vehicle if you haven’t done so, then check here for a list of parts. You can also call an Advisor for more information.

 

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  • 1 Single barrel-type VW/Audi/European antenna adapter (has a male Motorola plug on one end and a female VW/Audi/European antenna jack on the other)

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Overview: This item is a VW/Audi/European antenna adapter, which has a male Motorola plug on one end and a female VW/Audi/European antenna jack on the other. The adapter is typically used to adapt a VW/Audi/European antenna connector to an aftermarket radio or an FM modulator.

 

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5 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By Chris L, Vancouver, WA on Friday, April 26, 2013
Installed in a 1997 BMW 318I
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A must have for my 1997 BMW. My radio would not have worked without it.
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None
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None
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5 out of 5

Perfect Fit

Written By E.Peterson, Tampa,FL. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Installed in a 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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This was included with the radio I purchased. It plugged right into the existing antenna and then went right into the radio.
Pros:
fits radio and car
Cons:
none
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5 out of 5

Perfect fit

Written By Alex J., Miami, FL on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Installed in a 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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Perfect fit into my Mercedes stock radio antenna.
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None
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5 out of 5

Crutchfield Does It Again

Written By JP, Apollo B each, FL on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Installed in a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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A no brainer....simply plug in and go!
Pros:
Simple
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5 out of 5

Perfect Fit

Written By Anonymous, Atlanta GA on Thursday, February 14, 2013
Installed in a 1997 BMW 5 Series
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Perfect fit easy install
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2 out of 5

Poor reception

Written By davbeck, Sparks, NV on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Installed in a 2001 Audi A6
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It fits correctly with my vehicle and aftermarket stereo, however, I get very poor reception. From some research, I've found that the reason is that my Audi has a powered antenna, which this adapter does not accommodate. Without the power boost, I can only get one station, and spottily at that.
Pros:
Fits correctly
Cons:
Is not powered, and thus gets inadequate reception.
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5 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By Anonymous, Birmingham, AL on Thursday, January 03, 2013
Installed in a 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
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Works as advertised.
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5 out of 5

Perfect!

Written By KingLouisV, Boston, MA on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Installed in a 2002 Ford Focus
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Perfect!
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5 out of 5

Good

Written By J wizzle, Corpus Christi on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Installed in a 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo
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Makes connecting aftermarket radio plug n play
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5 out of 5

Easiest part of the installation

Written By Adam, Cincinnati, OH on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Installed in a 2000 BMW M
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Fit perfectly, took all of 3 seconds
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5 out of 5

Pefect

Written By Anonymous, Peekskill, NY on Monday, November 26, 2012
Installed in a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo
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Worked perfectly, but lets face it, its just an adapter.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Easy!

Written By Darin M, Guilford, cT on Sunday, October 28, 2012
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Made the installation of JVC Aresenal Stereo into 1994 BMW 525i a breeze.
Pros:
Easy
Cons:
None
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3 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By Anonymous, Boston MA on Monday, October 22, 2012
Installed in a 1992 Volkswagen Golf GT
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Make sure you need this before you order as an adapter may already have been in place. I did not require this piece after all.
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5 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By Anonymous, florida on Thursday, October 18, 2012
Installed in a 2002 Ford Focus
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just needed
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5 out of 5

Plug and play

Written By Ford Focus owner, Kansas City, MO on Thursday, September 13, 2012
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Perfect adapter. Snap on, plug in, presto!
Pros:
Perfect
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

Fits great on R170 SLK

Written By Anonymous, White Plains, NY on Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Installed in a 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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Excellent
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5 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By C-Lo, APO Germany on Sunday, September 02, 2012
Installed in a 1997 BMW 5 Series
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Very quick and to the point.
Pros:
Cost
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

Antenna adapter

Written By Masi, Costa Mesa, CA on Friday, August 17, 2012
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It worked perfectly after tech support helped me find the antenna.
Pros:
It worked at advertised with no surprises. Good Job!
Cons:
None.
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5 out of 5

PERFECT!!!

Written By fatboy, Clewiston, FL on Sunday, July 29, 2012
Installed in a 2003 Cadillac CTS
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Just what i need and works couldnt ask for more!
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4 out of 5

Works Great

Written By 1995 BMW 325i, San Diego, CA on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Installed in a 1995 BMW 325I
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Everything connected easily and works perfectly. I'm not sure if it's the adapter or my new stereo, but my radio reception was better with my factory stereo.
Pros:
Connects easily and does what it's supposed to.
Cons:
May not give you the best reception.
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