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Antenna Adapter

Works with select 2002-up vehicles with amplified antenna (Motorola male to OEM antenna female)

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Lets you connect an aftermarket receiver to the factory antenna cable. Mixes power antenna wire and regular antenna signal and sends +12V through the antenna cable to the AM booster in select vehicles. Includes a wire to connect to your new receiver's power antenna turn-on lead.

If you are installing an FM modulator, you will need this antenna adapter, plus 12040EU20.

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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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  • Automotive antenna adapter with VW/Audi/European connector on one end and male Motorola and blue power wire on the other end

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Features

Compatibility: This antenna adapter allows you to convert the connection for an amplified antenna in selected Volkswagens, Audis, and other European-made vehicles to a standard Motorola (Universal) connection. The adapter works with 2002 and up Volkswagen, Audi, Mini, and other European factory amplified antenna connectors with the mini-style plug and power connection. Please check the Crutchfield Vehicle Selector for compatibility with your vehicle.

For FM Modulators: If you are installing an FM modulator, you will need this antenna adapter, plus 12040EU20.

Dimensions:

  • Male Motorola (Universal) Plug: Length= 2"
  • European Mini-Style Antenna Connector: Length= 0.492", Width= 0.472", Height= 0.437"
  • Coax Cable Length: 12.75"
  • In-line Power Module: Length=2.89:, Diameter=1" foam uncompressed / 0.685" foam compressed
  • Blue Power Wire: 13" from module to metal connector
 

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1 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By Justin c, dewitt, NY on Sunday, May 12, 2013
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Horrible
Pros:
None
Cons:
Everything
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5 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By Anonymous, Torrance, CA on Sunday, April 21, 2013
Installed in a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
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It works perfectly on my aftermarket stereo.
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

2005 Jetta

Written By Peter T, McCloud California on Monday, March 11, 2013
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This adapter worked without issue. Radio seems to pick up better reseption.
Pros:
Works well
Cons:
No issues.
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4 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By Anonymous, San Jose, CA on Friday, December 21, 2012
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easy as 1,2,3....
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5 out of 5

Love it!!!

Written By M1k3, Tracy, ca. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Installed in a 2006 Volkswagen GTI
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Ez install recepton better than before!!!
Pros:
Ez install
Cons:
None
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By Antenna Adapter, Miami florida on Sunday, August 26, 2012
Installed in a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
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Good, very good
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5 out of 5

Plug & Play !

Written By P. Jones, Syracuse , NY on Monday, June 18, 2012
Installed in a 2005 Volkswagen Passat
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Just plug in your factory antenna to one end , and the other to your new stereo back , and good to go .
Pros:
Simple .
Cons:
None at all .
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3 out of 5

No instructions

Written By Anonymous, New York on Friday, June 15, 2012
Installed in a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
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I'm not a mechanic, but I wanted to install my stereo myself. I'd never done anything like that before. This adaptor didn't come with any instructions, and while it didn't end up being hard to figure out, I would've appreciated some direction. Besides that, everything sounds great and comes in perfectly.
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2 out of 5

Bad

Written By Anonymous, Delaware on Friday, May 25, 2012
Installed in a 2011 Volkswagen GTI
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Of the 4 stations I listened to with no reception problems I only get 1 now. I ended up buying a different adapter to use that has the dual plug.
Cons:
Didn't work
1 out of 2 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

2003 Volkswagen

Written By jansjetta, Grand Junction CO on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Installed in a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
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Free with radio purchase and works perfectly, had to cut blue wire connector off to solder directly to head unit wiring.
Pros:
Works. Antenna works as well as it ever did.
Cons:
Not a custom application, but is simple to install.
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4 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By Omar, Boston/Brooklyn on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Installed in a 2006 Volkswagen Passat
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I was able to use my factory antenna cable connected to this unit that converts it to be able to connect to my after market radio.
Pros:
It works
Cons:
None really
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5 out of 5

Must Have

Written By Jay, Indianapolis on Monday, January 23, 2012
Installed in a 2003 Volkswagen Passat
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I had to have this adapter as I was hooking up HD radio and regular am/fm. So far It seems to be doing the job. I don't believe it improves my reception at all but I had to have it and it seems to do what it's supposed to. I wish it wasn't so large I had to shove this behind my stereo in the dash and it was just to awkward and big. 03 passat W8
Pros:
works
Cons:
oversized
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5 out of 5

Works great

Written By swil, gilbert, az on Sunday, January 22, 2012
Installed in a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2
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Works exactly as designed, no issues
Pros:
perfect fit
Cons:
none
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3 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By Matt W., Dallas, TX on Sunday, October 02, 2011
Installed in a 2006 Volkswagen GTI
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Works good, but the power wire had to be spliced into the harness
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4 out of 5

Does the job

Written By Stace, Chicago, IL on Monday, August 08, 2011
Installed in a 2008 Volkswagen Eos
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Used this in my VW Eos. Thing is, my factory had *two* antenna leads. This is only a single one. I've seen a double-adapter but couldn't find one in the US. This seems to work okay, but I can't help but think my reception is suffering a little. I don't listen to radio much beyond NPR these days anyway.
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4 out of 5

It works

Written By Mitch, Atlanta, GA on Friday, April 29, 2011
Installed in a 2007 Volkswagen Passat
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This antenna worked perfectly for my 2007 VW Passat. The only reason I am
knocking off a star is due to its design (& no fault of Crutchfield). Attaching it is
simple as pie, but I found if you need to disconnect it for some reason, it was a
REAL challenge & a bear to do so. You also have to be very careful not to strip it
when trying to disconnect it. Other than this, it works great and radio reception was
good.
1 out of 2 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By FredP, Pinckney MI on Monday, March 07, 2011
Installed in a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
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Easy, works great.
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5 out of 5

Antenna Adapter

Written By dbg, Charlotte, NC on Monday, January 31, 2011
Installed in a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
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Fits and works perfectly.
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4 out of 5

Seems to work fine

Written By Luke, Monterey, CA on Saturday, August 07, 2010
Installed in a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
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I used this for my 2006 Jetta. It installed pretty easily except that the connection part to the factory antenna didn't quite fit. The small tabs on the black piece weren't quite the right size. I did make sure that I got the right connection because I have satellite antenna as well.

After connecting the blue wire to the antenna power source off the radio wiring harness I got a crystal clear signal and everything worked great.
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4 out of 5

Antenna works fine

Written By Artfield, Rochester, NY on Monday, August 24, 2009
Installed in a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
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VW roof antennas cannot stand up to carwashes - I've had 4 so far. When that happens I lose my NPR (AM), so I was careful to maintain the signal.

I noticed a 'flea clip' on the end of the antenna lead, so I wired the blue wire from the radio to the adapter, snapped the clip into the empty corresponding space in the adapter and the antenna works fine.

I'm certain that the signal is stronger than with the o.e.m. setup. Unfortunately its increased sensitivity picks up some alternator rf on AM. Mu metal, anyone?

This device works well.


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