About the Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
This antenna adapter lets you connect an aftermarket receiver to the factory antenna cable in your Honda or Mazda. The adapter has a standard male Motorola plug on one end and a Honda/Mazda antenna jack on the other. Installation note: A blue wire is attached to the antenna adapter. When installing the adapter, the blue wire should be connected to the antenna turn-on lead of your new car stereo. Please check the stereo's manual for more information. Warranty: 60 days. Includes Crutchfield's 60-Day Total Satisfaction Guarantee.
What's in the box:
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter owner's manual
- Antenna adapter cable (has a female Honda snap-lock antenna jack on one end and a male Motorola plug and a blue bare wire on the other)
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easy to install
spencer from Bristow, VA on 9/9/2019
2012 Mazda 3
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Crutchfield customer from Frisco, TX on 9/1/2019
2009 Honda CRV EX
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Crutchfield customer from Midland, TX on 8/13/2019
2007 Honda Civic LX
Well it's an antenna adapter.....
Pros: Works like it should
Cons: None
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Works
Crutchfield customer from West Richland, WA on 7/28/2019
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Crutchfield customer from Madison, AL on 7/18/2019
2011 Honda Accord
Works as designed with my Sony XAV AX5000 installed into my 2011 Honda Accord.
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Antenna adapter
Crutchfield customer from Linden, NJ on 6/24/2019
Right fit. Easy to use.
Pros: Was right what was neeo
Cons: No cons
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Adapter works as desired.
Crutchfield customer from Dothan, AL on 6/17/2019
2011 Mazda 6
Works as expected. I mean ... its a radio antenna adapter. It either works or it doesn't. Adapter plugs up correctly to factory plug, fits snugly inside of aftermarket antenna dongle.
Pros: Works correctly, Radio receives broadcast clear and strong.
Cons: Had to extend the blue power wire a little bit, factory antenna is on the left side of the dash on Mazda 6 and the antenna dongle on my Kenwood 7705S is on the right side, but the harness plug is on the left of the head unit.
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Crutchfield customer from Mc Gehee, AR on 6/5/2019
2006 Honda Civic EX
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Crutchfield customer from Manchester, NH on 5/23/2019
2008 Honda Pilot
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Crutchfield customer from Gig Harbor, WA on 5/20/2019
2005 Honda Odyssey
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Crutchfield customer from Long Branch, NJ on 5/15/2019
2010 Acura MDX
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Crutchfield customer from Galveston, TX on 5/12/2019
2006 Honda Element
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Crutchfield customer from Lihue, HI on 4/16/2019
2009 Honda Fit Sport
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Crutchfield customer from Springfield, IL on 3/24/2019
2010 Honda Accord
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Shauna from Bloomfield, NJ on 3/6/2019
2006 Honda Civic EX
Worked exactly as described! No issues at all with the installation.
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Crutchfield customer from Morristown, TN on 3/6/2019
2006 Honda Ridgeline
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Wilfredo from Perth Amboy, NJ on 2/25/2019
2007 Honda Civic DX
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Crutchfield customer from Hobe Sound, FL on 2/13/2019
2007 Honda Ridgeline
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Works as intended
Jeremy from Greensboro, NC on 2/12/2019
2011 Honda CRV EX
Worked as intended. Instructions were a bit sparse on what to do with the blue wire, but one call to the support team at Crutchfield and I was all set. I love those guys and gals.
Pros: Did the job
Cons: Instructions could be a little better, but support filled in the gaps
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Crutchfield customer from Point Roberts, WA on 11/13/2018
2007 Honda Fit Sport
Makes integration to the factory antennae plug & play.
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Works like it should.
Matt from Dardenne Pr, MO on 11/12/2018
2015 Mazda CX-5
Works great with my 2015 Mazda CX-5. I used this with a pioneer deck. He radio sounds great!
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Michael Carlton from Atlanta, GA on 10/30/2018
2007 Honda Odyssey
Didn't know I needed this item, but glad that Crutchfield did. Easy install!
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Joseph from Portland on 10/30/2018
2015 Mazda 6
Works perfectly - only a single wire connection required.
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Good fit
Larry from Denver, CO on 10/21/2018
2005 Acura MDX
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Crutchfield customer from Rio Rancho, NM on 10/17/2018
2014 Mazda 2
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Just add power!
Robert from Campbellsville, KY on 10/17/2018
2006 Honda Odyssey
Basic adapter, but it's all that's required! It's a very simple device, so not much more to say!
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Crutchfield customer from Locust Grove, GA on 9/26/2018
2011 Honda Fit
Works Great
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Cons: Need better explanation on blue wire, It not only is used for a power antenna it must be hooked up to supply power to FM amp. I had not hooked up as I don't have a power ant. Took a call to Crutchfield was resolved . Great tech support.
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picks up stations better
Mark from Crestview, FL on 9/20/2018
2008 Honda Civic LX
most awesome item, easy install, best deal!!
Pros: easy install and better quality than attachment than came with car
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works perfectly
Chris from Saint Augustine, FL on 9/9/2018
Super easy install. Works great!
Pros: Easy install
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Charlotte, NC on 8/15/2018
2015 Mazda CX-5
It works! Picks up all my favorite HD radio stations.
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Works well
Steven from Ohio on 8/2/2018
2011 Honda Civic LX
Easy to install and fit perfectly.
Pros: Fits
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
Easy to install antenna connector.
Kent from Franksville, WI on 7/26/2018
2012 Mazda 3
Easy "Plug and Play" installation.
Pros: No loss in signal strength.
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Great Adapter
Felipe from Morton Grove, IL on 7/19/2018
2006 Honda Civic LX
What can i say easy to install, great reception, make sure the blue cable is connected directly to the radio.
Pros: easy to install
Cons: none
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Crutchfield customer from Durham, NC on 7/7/2018
2012 Honda Ridgeline
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Hoffman Estates, IL on 7/3/2018
2010 Mazda 6
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Crutchfield customer from Waldorf, MD on 6/11/2018
2006 Honda Civic EX
Without this item it will be difficult to do the job.
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Crutchfield customer from Point Roberts, WA on 6/5/2018
2008 Honda Civic LX
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Made it a easy installation
Jay from Sterling, VA on 5/20/2018
Worked perfectly. The web site and the rep were outstanding suggesting things needed to make it a super easy install. It was was all plug and play.
Pros: Plug and play
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Camarillo, CA on 4/22/2018
2009 Honda Civic DX
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CHRISTOPHER from Cookeville, TN on 4/5/2018
2011 Honda Ridgeline
0 of 1 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Deven from Maple Grove, MN on 3/20/2018
2010 Mazda 3
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Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Scott from Canastota, NY on 3/19/2018
2012 Honda Accord
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Brandon from Brooklyn Park, MN on 3/18/2018
2010 Honda Accord
Not a lot to say on this one, plug it in and you're good to go!
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Douglas from Marseilles, IL on 3/12/2018
2007 Honda Ridgeline
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Crutchfield customer from Franklin, TN on 1/31/2018
2007 Honda Odyssey
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Jim from Jonesboro, GA on 1/24/2018
2010 Honda CRV LX
Everything seems to be working ok except the radio. After going through the reviews for this adapter, I've found out that the blue so called power antenna wire should be connected to the red switched power wire. I soldered and used heat shrink tubing plus taped over the wires. No where in the instructions does it explain this. I would like to repeat what has already been said put a note in with the adapter (connect blue wire with red wire). Any ideas on an easy way for me to do this?
Pros: I'll let you know when it's working.
Cons: Needs better instructions
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Crutchfield customer from Raleigh, NC on 1/17/2018
2011 Mazda 2
Great fit-up to new radio and stock harness.
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Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 1/15/2018
Just what was needed to complete my installation.
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Now the antenna works
JAN from Fredericksburg, VA on 1/9/2018
2008 Honda Civic DX
Cannot receive radio signal without this adapter...
Pros: Easy splice and insert
Cons: Don't forget to splice blue wire to remote power
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Jason from Hillsborough, NC on 12/13/2017
2010 Honda Ridgeline
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Crutchfield customer from Spring Heights, NJ on 11/15/2017
plug and play is the way to go. The blue wire is already connected in the ready harness.
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Plug and play goodness.
Crutchfield customer from Sparks, NV on 11/7/2017
2007 Honda Fit
Plug and play. No cutting or splicing. Hooray!
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Crutchfield customer from West Palm Beach, FL on 11/5/2017
2013 Mazda CX-5
was a little worried when the package came and I saw that this one said "Honda", but it worked fine in my Mazda CX-5. Although the signal is not as good as stock. Maybe because the stock radio had HD radio and the aftermarket didn't?? (even though it has carplay...)
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Connect the blue wire
Ron from Honoraville, AL on 10/12/2017
2012 Honda Accord
Works great with no problems, just be sure to connect the blue wire to a 12v switched wire so the antenna amp/booster will work.
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Crutchfield customer from Berwyn, IL on 10/1/2017
2012 Honda Ridgeline
0 of 0 found this helpful
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Crutchfield customer from El Segundo, CA on 8/21/2017
2009 Honda CRV LX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Does as advertised
Chuck from Irvine, CA on 8/13/2017
2010 Mazda 6
Does the job, easy to install.
Pros: Easy installation Quality connectors
Cons: Price
0 of 0 found this helpful
Perfect fit
Rod from Miami, FL on 7/17/2017
2009 Honda Civic LX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works good!
Christopher from Columbus, OH on 7/6/2017
2008 Honda Accord
0 of 0 found this helpful
Honda Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Manchester Township, NJ on 6/20/2017
2010 Honda Fit Sport
Honda FIt 2010 Sport, new Pioneer head unit. Installed the head unit OK, but nothing in the instructions on what to do with the blue wire on this antenna adapter. It says power antenna on the wire, but I don't have a power antenna so left it hanging. Very poor radio reception. Drove around for two weeks like that, today took the unit back out, thinking maybe the blue wire on the adapter has to be connected to the blue wire on the unit, even though no power antenna. That didn't work either. Searched the net and found that the blue wire has to be connected to the red 12V switched wire for the antenna to work. I did that and it works great. I saw here that a lot of people have this problem, some of the dates are from several years ago. Why Crutchfield can't put a note in with the instructions I don't understand. Other than that, everything was OK.
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Fantastic adapter
kevin from Huntsville, AL on 6/15/2017
2007 Honda Ridgeline
Super easy product; works flawlessly with my 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
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Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Pompano Beach, FL on 5/30/2017
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Terri from Louisville, KY on 5/1/2017
2006 Honda Civic DX
Extremely easy connect!
Pros: Couldn't have been easier!
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Crutchfield customer from Columbus, OH on 4/10/2017
2006 Honda Civic LX
Easy to use and plugs right in. Helped made the install nice and easy.
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Metra Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Largo, FL on 4/9/2017
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
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Great adapter, read review for instructions
richard from Staten Island, NY on 4/8/2017
2011 Honda CRV LX
Easy antenna adapter, I will save you the search, plug goes into head unit, grey plug gets connected to vehicle plug, On the wiring harness, one red wire gets spliced to the other red wire and the blue wire attached to the antenna adapter you also splice together with the red wire, NOT the blue wire with the tag attached to it!! This is the correct installation and you will get perfect radio reception.
Pros: Easy adapter, works
Cons: none
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Wojciech from Melrose Park, IL on 4/6/2017
2005 Honda Odyssey
Seems to be working good, no fitting problems.
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Crutchfield customer from El Dorado Hills, CA on 3/19/2017
2013 Mazda 3
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Works great!
Frank from Harvest, AL on 3/8/2017
2007 Honda Fit Sport
Works great! Make sure you connect the 'blue' wire to power. I didn't at first and the reception was terrible. When I hooked it up after re-reading the instructions, it works well!
Pros: Simple adapter!
Cons:
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Crutchfield customer from NC on 2/21/2017
2012 Mazda 3
Does exactly what it's supposed to do. Installed in my 2012 Mazda with no issues.
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Crutchfield customer from Tacoma, WA on 2/19/2017
2007 Honda Ridgeline
It would be nice to tell customer that the blue wire hooks up to power antenna.
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1 of 1 found this helpful
Works just as it should.
Paul from Appleton, WI on 1/30/2017
2015 Mazda 6
Works perfectly
Pros: Easy use. The power antenna lead send power the the antenna booster.
Cons: none
1 of 1 found this helpful
Great!
Conard from Wichita, KS on 1/21/2017
2011 Mazda 3
Easy to install. Radio works great!
Pros: Easy install
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
5*
miles from Lewis Center, OH on 1/19/2017
2007 Honda Civic SI
Works great. Radio sound quality/reception is just as good as it was with the OEM stereo. Installation doesn't get much simpler.
Pros: works
Cons: none
0 of 1 found this helpful
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Crutchfield customer from Mesa, AZ on 1/16/2017
2006 Honda Ridgeline
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works Great
Carl from Lebanon, PA on 1/9/2017
2006 Honda Ridgeline
0 of 0 found this helpful
Perfect!
Bob from Reno, NV on 1/6/2017
2006 Honda Civic LX
0 of 1 found this helpful
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Crutchfield customer from Scottsboro, AL on 1/1/2017
2007 Honda Civic EX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works as Advertised
Hector from Atlanta, GA on 12/12/2016
2006 Honda Pilot
Worked from the beginning, provides for good radio reception.
Pros: Works from the start
Cons: None to date
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Crutchfield customer from Pomona, CA on 12/8/2016
2007 Honda Civic EX
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Crutchfield customer from Scottsville, KY on 11/1/2016
2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
This worked perfectly. There weren't any instructions regarding the blue wire (it's for the power antenna and/or signal boost), but Crutchfield tech support had the info.
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Crutchfield customer from Baton Rouge, LA on 10/18/2016
2006 Honda Ridgeline
0 of 0 found this helpful
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Crutchfield customer from Virginia Beach, VA on 10/13/2016
2010 Jeep Patriot
Flawless product. Easy install and maintaining full function of antenna.
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Metra 40-HD10 antenna adapter
TD from Lees Summit, MO on 9/25/2016
2006 Honda Civic EX
Works great! Easy install
Pros: Easy install
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
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Crutchfield customer from Durham, NH on 9/7/2016
2012 Mazda 3
0 of 0 found this helpful
Antenna Adapter
Michael M. from Cape Coral, FL on 8/30/2016
2009 Honda Accord
1 of 1 found this helpful
Does what it says
Daniel from Los Angeles, CA on 8/2/2016
2008 Honda Civic LX
Does what it advertised. Great product, easy to use. This is literally plug and play. I connected the blue wire to the blue/white "remote control" wire of my Pioneer deck.
Pros: Economical. Plug and play.
Cons: None.
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Easy
Alex from Wheaton, IL on 7/31/2016
2008 Honda Civic LX
Not much to say here, easy to use. Since it's an extra small part with the kit, almost forget to attach it before putting the radio in the car.
Pros: -Easy to attach
Cons: -As a separate piece, could be easy to forget to install the first time
1 of 1 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Chris from Winter Springs, FL on 7/10/2016
2010 Honda Accord
0 of 0 found this helpful
Excellent Fit for Honda Pilot Aftermarket Radio
TaylorM from Boston, MA on 7/6/2016
2007 Honda Pilot
I didn't know this part was a necessity, but was so happy it was included in the install kit! Thanks for the guidance!
Pros: Sharp looking and works great.
Cons: N/A
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Needed instructions on mysterious blue wire
Brian from Austin, TX on 6/26/2016
2008 Honda CRV LX
Had to search Crutchfield database to determine how to connect the blue wire attached to the harness. Unfortunately, this was after I had completed the stereo installation. Was difficult to splice the wire at that point.
Pros: Once the blue wire was attached correctly, radio reception was great
Cons: Wish there had been instructions with the unit that described how to attach the blue wire to the radio harness.
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makes putting in an aftermarket radio a snap
William from Asheboro, Nc on 6/9/2016
2006 Honda Civic DX
this is why you order from Crutchfield
Pros: ease of install
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Perfect fit.
Jim from Syracuse, ny on 6/1/2016
2008 Honda Ridgeline
Plugged right in, as advertised. Nice!
Pros: Easiest part of install.
Cons:
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cheap and it works
Dum L. from Holland PA on 5/20/2016
2014 Mazda 5
Not much to say, you need it for an aftermarket install and it comes with generous wire length for easy hookup
Pros: works, cheap
Cons:
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Mesa, AZ on 5/1/2016
2006 Honda Odyssey
Easy to install, works great.
Pros: Is the exact right hard to find part for installing in Honda
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0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter.
Mac from germantown, MD on 3/30/2016
2010 Honda Pilot
Works great. No issues.
Pros: Easy to install and easy to follow instructions.
Cons: None.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Josh from st petersburg, FL on 3/10/2016
2010 Honda Fit
0 of 0 found this helpful
Honda Civic 2006-11
tampawithdave from Pinellas Park, FL on 2/28/2016
2007 Honda Civic LX
Simple and straightforward. Used along with the Metra radio wiring kit. An elegant solution.
Pros: Easy to install, does the trick!
Cons: None
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Nice adapter
John from worcester, MA on 2/14/2016
It plugged right in and everything works like it should.
Pros: Nice fit. Quality product. wires were long enough.
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0 of 0 found this helpful
Honda Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from cabot, AR on 1/25/2016
2008 Honda Civic DX
Plug n play and good antenna quality and strength.
Pros: Easy to plug in
Cons: none
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Works if installed correctly, Blue wire to switched 12v
Stuart from glasgow, KY on 1/19/2016
2007 Honda Pilot
This is the first time I found CF's instructions to be incorrect, at least for my 07 Honda Pilot. The Blue wire has to be connected to the same switched 12v *usually red* in the harness, and the plug into the factory plug-in. If connected as they requested to the power antenna the radio reception will be horrible.
Pros: Works fine Good reception Picks up digital info
Cons: Wires into 12v in my case, a step I've never seen.
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1-2-3
jr from New York on 1/17/2016
2007 Honda Civic LX
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Common sense
Crutchfield customer from Pennsylvania on 1/10/2016
2009 Honda Civic LX
Very easy to add to the wiring and plug into head unit
Pros: Common sense piece that does exactly what it's for
Cons: None
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Simple part
JB from MN on 1/1/2016
2008 Honda Fit
There isn't much to review here. It does the job. As others have stated, the blue wire has to be hooked up. The instructions didn't say anything about it, so I had to call Crutchfield support.
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Must have for the Ridgeline
Chris from North Carolina on 12/29/2015
2006 Honda Ridgeline
Once I figured out that on my vehicle (Honda Ridgeline) the blue wire needs 12v power all was well. Instructions had me wire it to the remote wire and did not supply my antenna's booster with enough power. Wiring it this way in my truck gave me no reception at all. Fortunately, someone in a forum somewhere steered me in the right direction.
Pros: ease of installation
Cons: poor instructions related to my specific vehicle
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Unclear Install
F. Dave from Michigan on 12/27/2015
2007 Honda CRV EX
This worked well after figuring out the blue wire is connected to the antenna remote on the radio. I do not have a retracting antenna but it is required to power an amplifier in line or something because it did not work until connected. No hookup instruction with the adapter.
Pros: It Worked!
Cons: No installation instructions.
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Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
dannyk from North Carolina on 12/19/2015
2012 Mazda 3
0 of 0 found this helpful
Exact match
Vinnie from Pennsylvania on 11/23/2015
2008 Honda CRV LX
One wire atatches with wire nut into my aftermarket stereo wiring harness, the other plugs into your vehicle antenna. Doesn't get much simpler than that.
Pros: Atatches easily to aftermarket wiring harness.
Cons: None
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Worked as advertised
Robe from Iowa on 11/15/2015
2008 Honda Ridgeline
Worked as expected by following instructions. Connected blue wire to radio remote on and have great reception.
Pros: Easy install
Cons: None
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Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Texas on 11/11/2015
2011 Honda Accord
Easy install. Just plug in and done.
Pros: Easy install. Just plug in and done.
Cons: None
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One adapter to rule them all
DC from North Carolina on 11/7/2015
0 of 0 found this helpful
Perfect antenna adapter
garfy from Hawaii on 8/30/2015
2007 Honda Fit
The antenna adapter plugged into the OEM antenna connector perfectly, thus connecting the new stereo to the factory antenna harness. The blue power antenna wire was unused as these Fits don't have any power antenna (just the short rubber duckie on the rear of the roof.
Pros: Plugs in and works like the OEM connector
Cons: none
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Much needed for the install
Donkey Flaps from Pennsylvania on 7/13/2015
This is a crucial part of the install but easy to install.
Pros: Quick install, clear direction of what wires are needed.
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works Fine
Delaware from Delaware on 6/8/2015
2010 Honda Civic LX
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Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Joey B. from Virginia on 5/14/2015
2008 Honda Civic LX
It works. Pretty much plug and play. Bit cheap feeling.
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Signal works
speed from Missouri on 4/20/2015
Radio signals work great with this adapter. Used for 2010 Mazda 6 I Touring that has an amplified antenna and hooked the wire to the power antenna wire from the head unit and it works fine.
Pros: Simple install
Cons:
0 of 0 found this helpful
2011 Honda Accord SE
S Caesar from Michigan on 4/16/2015
2011 Honda Accord
Got it installed easily, no problem. The lack of 5 stars in my review may be because I'm located in Ann Arbor, Michigan where most radio stations are notorious for poor sound and reception.
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Cons: Poor radio reception in Ann Arbor, MI
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Good product
Rich from Colorado on 4/15/2015
2007 Honda Civic LX
Worked great! No problems at all.
Pros: Works great.
Cons:
0 of 0 found this helpful
A Must for a Ridgeline
Austin from South Carolina on 4/14/2015
2007 Honda Ridgeline
This is an absolute must for first generation Ridgelines, but be sure to connect the blue wire to a 12v line from your head unit or the vehicle. The stock antenna in the Ridgeline is built into the roof, and it requires power for the signal booster to work correctly. This adapter makes it very simple.
Pros: Easy to install, plenty of lead.
Cons:
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Good
Crutchfield customer from Texas on 4/14/2015
2008 Honda Fit Sport
0 of 0 found this helpful
Perfect for Pro-installation
Jesús from Puerto Rico on 4/6/2015
2009 Honda Fit Sport
Use it to install new receiver in my Honda Fit Spor 2009 and worked perfect
Pros: No need to cut any wire of your car
Cons:
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Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
CPete from North Bend Oregon on 3/25/2015
2006 Honda Civic SI
Perfect part for the job. I easily soldered and heat shrunk this in place, plugged it in and it works just fine.
Pros: Ease of install
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Easy Peasy - 2008 Honda Civic DX
Miguel Sevilla from Washington on 3/1/2015
2008 Honda Civic DX
Crutchfield's system told me I needed this for a double-din install in our civic to hook into the radio antenna. The install was cake (crutchfield included instructions as well)
Pros: Easy install
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Needed for this vehicle
Crutchfield customer from Lockart TX on 2/22/2015
2007 Honda Pilot
Good because I need it
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metro 40-HD10 antenna adapter
Dan Mac from Turlock,ca on 2/16/2015
2011 Honda Civic LX
Fit my car and receiver. Had concerns about switching out stock deck noticed with previous decks reception decreased. But didn't notice any reception changes with this new deck.
Pros: Reception same if not better with after market deck.
Cons: None so far.
0 of 1 found this helpful
Worked
OL Dirty from Alabama on 1/29/2015
2014 Honda Ridgeline
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works as expected
nolig from Florida on 1/8/2015
2011 Mazda 6
easy connection and works with my 2011 Mazda 6
Pros: works
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Chris from St Petersburg, FL on 1/7/2015
2007 Honda Ridgeline
Great product
Pros: High quality connectors
Cons: No cons
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works as it should
Billemcee from Utah on 12/28/2014
2009 Honda Fit Sport
Something that I would have overlooked if it did not come free with my head until purchase. I plugged it in as directed and everything works great. Thanks Crutchfield for including this adapter harness
Pros: Ease of use
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
smart connector
vhodis from corpus christi, tx on 11/15/2014
2007 Acura RDX
it was something very smart thing that antena connector. it saved me a lot of time and trouble when I installed the new radio.
Pros: ease of installation.
Cons: none
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It just works!
JBricks from East Coast on 10/2/2014
2009 Honda Civic LX
It just works! Plug and play, no issues.
Pros: Works
Cons:
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works great.
jgower from Vine Grove, KY on 9/13/2014
2008 Honda Fit
This worked great. The remote amp turn on and antenna wire needed to be spliced together into the same wire on the harness (and this was not made clear in the documentation) but when things are put together right, all is well.
Pros: Works great.
Cons: The remote amp turn on and antenna wire needed to be spliced together into the same wire on the harness (and this was not made clear in the documentation provided with the wiring harness and/or the head unit). This itself is not a con, but the lack of clarification is the con.
2 of 2 found this helpful
antenna adapter
Crutchfield customer from Shawnee, KS on 9/10/2014
2006 Honda Civic EX
Makes for an easy install!
Pros: Helps on install.
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Good product
Joe from Poland, OH on 8/17/2014
2010 Honda Civic LX
Used it with an Alpine head unit, fit snugly. Came free with my other dash parts in my 2010 civic
Pros: -good fit -quality construction -good price
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Antenna Adapter
steve t from Chapel Hill, NC on 7/18/2014
2009 Honda Civic EX
easy instructions and easier install!! Great product
Pros: Works well and easy to install.
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Perfect Fit for my Honda Fit
JBONE from Chesterfield, VA on 7/17/2014
2013 Honda Fit
Plug and Play to my factory antenna connector. I only had to splice into the head unit's power remote wire.
Pros: OEM like connector.
Cons:
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Lafayette, IN on 6/25/2014
2009 Honda Civic EX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Landy from Dearborn, MI on 5/24/2014
2007 Honda CRV EX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Does the job
Rich from New York on 5/12/2014
2006 Honda Ridgeline
Not much to say, works fine.
Pros: Works well - easy installation
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
It worked
chairman kaga from Austin, TX on 5/9/2014
2008 Honda CRV EX
What can I say? Solder a wire, plug it in, and radio. Mostly I'm just happy Crutchfield threw this in for free with my order. I know it's essential for radio operation and I'd have bought it anyway, but still - thanks!
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Competed the install!
DougW from Woodbury, NJ on 5/7/2014
2009 Honda Fit
Perfect for finishing the install of a new receiver in our 2009 Honda Fit. One question arose about the blue wire: instructions said to connect it to a blue, or blue/white, wire in the harness. Our harness had both, and a quick call to Crutchfield's support answered the question right away (blue/white in this case... ).
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Got signal?!
Ron from Pueblo, CO on 4/28/2014
2010 Mazda 6
We've got signal so it's done its job! ????
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honda
andrew from new york on 4/14/2014
2011 Honda CRV EX
0 of 0 found this helpful
easy adaption
moe from chicago on 4/12/2014
2008 Honda Civic EX
does exactly what its suppose to do
Pros: excellent product
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 for Pioneer HU and 2010 Honda Element
jbblevin from Cornelius, NC on 4/10/2014
Works like a charm once you figure out the blue wire has to be connected to your 12V red wire.....
Pros: Cheap
Cons: Unclear wiring instructions.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works great
DustinE from Abilene TX on 3/30/2014
2013 Honda Ridgeline
Works great just make sure you hook blue wire to remote wire on head unit
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Antenna Adapter
Aaronee from Lake Mary, FL on 3/17/2014
2008 Honda Element SC
The Antenna adapter works. I'm a big fan of using adapters rather then trying to rewire everything.
Pros: Adapter works perfectly.
Cons: No Down Side
0 of 0 found this helpful
Perfect - Glad It Came With My Order
Jason P. from Naperville, IL on 3/5/2014
2008 Honda Pilot
One of the reasons I'm glad I ordered from Crutchfield, and will always order from them when I need something like this, is because they sent this and a few other things I didn't know I needed absolutely free. This went in without any issues whatsoever, and works flawlessly.
Pros: Free
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Right on the Mark
David G from Ocala FL on 2/26/2014
2012 Mazda 2
First when I got it I was alittle confused because I had never seen the plug and the antenna wire but once again, Metra nailed it and Crutchfield supplied the awesomeness. Thank you Crutchfield
Pros: It was exactly what it needed to be in every way and delievered beautifully to my front door step
Cons: None, everything is fine
0 of 0 found this helpful
Thx crutchfield
Crutchfield customer from 12553 on 2/11/2014
2007 Honda Ridgeline
0 of 0 found this helpful
Great product
BL from Millbury Mass on 2/10/2014
0 of 0 found this helpful
So easy!
Tim S from Vista, CA on 1/9/2014
2013 Mazda 3
Easy to just plug into the factory antenna on one end and the new stereo on the other end.
Pros: Easy
Cons: Unnecessary extra blue wire if you don't have an old school pop up antenna.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-hd10 antenna adapter
J C from Farmingville. Ny on 1/8/2014
Easy to use adapter. Plug and play. Literally! Except the one wire you wire to your remote wire.
Pros: Ease of use
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Antenna Adapter
Will from Phoenix, az on 1/6/2014
2010 Mazda 3
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works but.....
Brian P from Michigan on 1/6/2014
2007 Honda Ridgeline
Works, but the instructions are a little vague. On my 2007 Ridgeline, the blue wire needs to be connected the the switched 12v red lead. The blue lead on the stero adapter harness doesnt receive any power.
Pros: Easy hookup
Cons: directions incorrect in my case.
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Doesn't seem to be as good as OEM connection
Chris from Jonestown, PA on 1/3/2014
2005 Honda Odyssey
One of my favorite channels doesn't come in as well with this antenna adapter.
Pros: Good fit
Cons: Not as good of reception.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works fine
Cawgijoe from Centreville, VA on 12/30/2013
This product works great, but I wasn't sure initially what to do with the blue wire. Install was on a 2013 Honda Fit Sport and the blue wire needs to be connected in order to power the antenna. Made the mistake of not connecting it which means that AM stations will not come in and FM are noisy and hit or miss. Just a suggestion that Crutchfield should point that out in the instructions.
Pros: Works. Make sure to find out if your install requires the blue wire.
Cons: Crutchfield needs to highlight that the blue wire may be needed. I did not see that in the instructions.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Good antenna adapter
ShawnR from Tampa Bay on 12/29/2013
2008 Honda Ridgeline
I had to get this little doo-dad for my Honda antenna. It was easy to install.
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Great product
Jack from Springfield, ohio on 12/28/2013
2008 Honda Civic LX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works
Proonah from Pearland, Tx on 12/26/2013
2011 Honda Civic LX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Wappingers falls, ny on 12/25/2013
2011 Honda Ridgeline
0 of 0 found this helpful
2008 honda accord radio antenna adapter
Brian from Texas on 12/24/2013
2008 Honda Accord
0 of 0 found this helpful
Honda antenna adapter
DanaL from Maine on 12/12/2013
2006 Honda Odyssey
Perfect fit, be sure to attach the blue wire to the power antenna lead on your head unit. Instructions from wiring harness for an '06 Odyssey tell you otherwise... Don't do it.
Pros: Perfect fit, excellent reception
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Ted from Minneapolis, MN on 12/9/2013
2012 Mazda 2
Fits like a charm. Don't need to modify anything. Everything works like nothing got replaced.
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Antenna adapter
Spyder01 from N.iowa on 11/27/2013
2006 Honda Civic DX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Newport News, VA on 11/13/2013
2011 Suzuki Kizashi
0 of 0 found this helpful
antenna adapter
gilae from Hawaii on 11/9/2013
2007 Honda Element EX
it does what it supposed to do. simple installation, connect power antenna wire from deck to blue wire plug metal into receiver, plastic plug to honda plug and your done
Pros: simple
Cons: none
0 of 1 found this helpful
Perfect
Honest Fellow from Sun Prairie, WI on 11/3/2013
2008 Honda Fit Sport
simple, fit, works!
Pros: Works great like it should
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from youngsvill nc on 9/23/2013
2010 Honda Civic LX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works fine
Brian from Shepherdsville, Ky on 9/17/2013
2011 Suzuki Kizashi
Gets fm stations fine but I'm not getting any am stations at all
Pros: Easy to install, fm stations come in clear
Cons: No am stations at all
0 of 0 found this helpful
Easy install, and it works
MJP from CT on 8/24/2013
2012 Honda Insight
Not a whole lot to say, other than it worked well for me. Fits the 2012 Honda Insight. As others have said and I found out, connect the blue wire to the remote wire in your wiring harness. The Honda Insight doesn't have a power antenna per se, but my understanding is the blue wire powers a mini-amp at the base of the antenna that improves the reception of certain stations/frequencies.
Pros: -Easy install -No antenna rerouting required
Cons: -None
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Easy install, mostly
Derek G. from Rochester, wa on 7/7/2013
2007 Honda Pilot
Quick and easy install, with one hitch. No instructions for the blue wire! It was a easy fix, but would of been nice to know to connect it to my remote wire the first time. If you don't, you have crappy radio reception.
Pros: Perfect fit to factory connector
Cons: No instructions on what to do with blue wire
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perfect
Crutchfield customer from Chapel Hill, NC on 6/30/2013
2008 Honda CRV EX
clear, well documented, easy to work with
Pros: * clearly documented * easy to work with * simple install
Cons: * requires soldering
0 of 0 found this helpful
perfect fit!
kickin auto stereo sound from Las Vegas, NV on 6/14/2013
2008 Honda Fit
Perfect fit.
Pros: All good. Just remember to connect the blue wire to the power antenna wire on stereo harness.
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
Great Product!
Tom D from Toledo Ohio on 6/12/2013
This device installed fine with not problems! I would highly recommend it.
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0 of 0 found this helpful
As advertised
ECB from Houston, TX on 6/11/2013
2009 Honda Civic LX
The product works well. No complaints here.
Pros: It works
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Antenna Adapter
Carl from Hampton, VA on 5/21/2013
2009 Honda Fit Sport
0 of 0 found this helpful
Worked great!
Crutchfield customer from San Bernardino, CA on 5/17/2013
2011 Mazda 6
Perfect fit!
Pros: Cable length is not too long and not to short. Simple plug in and you're done!
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Antenna
KatieB from Lakes region, ME on 4/30/2013
2006 Honda Ridgeline
0 of 0 found this helpful
Love the FREE stuff
mroloteo from Las Vegas, NV 89118 on 3/31/2013
2005 Honda Odyssey
Free stuff is always great! Works like a charm!
Pros: Free
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Too easy
Walker from Houston, TX on 3/27/2013
2008 Honda Civic EX
Free parts and they actually fit my vehicle that's rare.
Pros: Price Easy to use
Cons: None
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worked perfectly
WillOfTexas from Bridgeport, WV on 2/27/2013
2009 Honda Fit Sport
had no problems hooking this into the system and hooking it to the antenna.
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0 of 0 found this helpful
unnecessary
jiminkirkland from Kirkland, WA on 2/8/2013
2008 Honda Element LX
Not used on a Honda Element and adds a confusion factor to the process.
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Works but poor reception
terpfan1954 from Davidsonville, MD on 12/21/2012
Adapter cable fits perfectly but my radio reception did not seem to be as good as with my factory radio. Not sure if this is a result of the Pioneer radio the I installed or if there is substantial signal attenuation associated with the adapter.
Pros: Easy install
Cons: Radio reception
0 of 2 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from WA on 11/7/2012
2006 Honda Civic LX
This is a simple strait-forward antenna hookup. allot of people were confused with the fact that this has main wire plus a blue wire; you hook that blue wire strait to the blue amp/ power antenna wire that will come off the new wire harness from the new head unit.
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Works
Soraya from AZ on 10/22/2012
2006 Honda Pilot
0 of 0 found this helpful
JVC xx-HD3
George W from Clinton, NC on 10/15/2012
The product was good however the instructions were lacking. No informatiom on connecting the single wire. Also My radio is an HD reciever but now I cannot recieve HD.
Pros: Quality product. 10-15-2012
Cons: Had to call to find out where to put the blue wire. Had to remove dash again because radio wouldn't work, only static, +12vdc required to power ant preamp.(blue wire)
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Works, needs instruction for the blue wire.
gtt from Springfield, PA on 10/1/2012
2008 Honda Fit
This works, but you need to attach the blue wire to the _switched_ +12V if your radio doesn't have a dedicated antenna control wire.
Pros: Works.
Cons: Needs instructions for when the radio you're installing doesn't have a dedicated antenna control wire.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Fits and works perfectly
Twinlead from Rochester, NY on 9/6/2012
2009 Honda CRV EX
This adapter cable was a perfect fit for the OEM antenna connector in our 2009 CR-V EX-L and works very well.
Pros: Perfect fit and easy installation.
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Antenna adapter
Should be ok but I wasn't sure which wire goes to the one with this adapter. Turns out I hooked up the wrong one so no FM right now. I need to rewire that to connect to the power wire from the head unit and not the vehicle harness.
Pros: Should be good. Maybe clear instructions on where the blue wire needs to connect.
Cons: No instructions.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Nice antenna Cable
Jay from Stone Ridge, VA on 8/15/2012
2007 Honda CRV LX
Good and worked fine for my Honda CR-V.
Pros: Easy to fix and works w/o any problem.
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Perfect
Butchdog from Bemidji, MN on 8/15/2012
2008 Honda Ridgeline
Plug it in and it works, just as it should be.
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Does it's Job
KyleA from Medford, NY on 8/4/2012
2011 Honda Civic DX
0 of 0 found this helpful
missing directions
Discoverer from RI on 7/27/2012
2007 Honda Civic EX
Mine came sans directions. A quick tech-support call uncovered the purpose of the blue wire; it's to power an antenna amp, which Honda uses to supplement the signal from the glass-embedded antenna. Once the antenna blue wire is soldered to the (Kenwood) radio blue/white switched-power wire, signal strength was restored to what might be expected.
Pros: works
Cons: no directions, especially for the blue wire, which powers an antenna amp
1 of 1 found this helpful
Blue Wire
Jon from Takoma Park, MD on 6/26/2012
2006 Honda Pilot
Works great. Excellent reception. I used this with a Pioneer AVIC-X930BT and the Honda/Acura Receiver Harness/adapter, Crutchfield Item# 120701721. The blue wire on the antenna adapter connects to the blue wire on the Honda Receiver AND the blue wire from the Pioneer receiver harness. Without that third blue wire from the Pioneer harness, the reception was terrible.
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Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
sonnysmustang from Staten Island, NY on 4/25/2012
2009 Honda Fit
It attaches to the wiring harness perfectly but lacks instructions to tell you what to do with the blue wire. Had to call technical assistance and they were able to easily answer my question.
Pros: Helps make the installation easy.
Cons: Needs clearer installation instructions.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works.
Ex. from Capitol Heights, MD on 4/23/2012
2012 Mazda 3
I referred to my head unit and wiring adapter documentation to figure out where it should be connected to, which is what one should do in the first place if installing this. Works fine.
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Nice harness, terrible documentation.
djoseph74 from Northville, mi on 4/15/2012
2007 Honda Civic LX
I still have no idea what the wire is coming off of the antenna adapter. it didn't have any labels or papers inside the packaging telling me what it was for. The antenna adapter did work fine tho, and my signal seems fine.
Pros: It seems to work
Cons: No documentation
0 of 0 found this helpful
Antenna Adapter
PaulS from Sacramento CA on 4/13/2012
2006 Honda Ridgeline
Hooked up easily but the radio signal is weaker than it was with my stock radio in my Honda Ridgeline especially on AM. Not a big deal for me as I rarely listen to AM radio but worth noting none the less.
Pros: Easy to install. Called Crutchfield about the blue wire.
Cons: Weaker AM radio signal than the stock radio connection. This could be either the antenna connector or the radio.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Antenna Adapter
sandnomad from KY on 4/4/2012
Finally managed to find it in the box. The instructions were poor. I had to call Crutchfield to find out what to do with the blue wire and was told a lot of people call about it, because you must connect it to the blue-white wire of the harness, or you don't get any radio reception. A simple instruction update would solve the matter, because as I was told by tech support, a lot of people disgregard the wire, then have to tear out the install and connect it, after they call tech support and complain of poor radio reception.
Pros: Worked fine when hooked up correctly.
Cons: Instructions need to be updated and clarified.
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Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Bill from Parma, OH on 3/26/2012
2008 Honda Civic LX
OK Crutchfield, I've found your build sheet instuctions helpful in the past but you guys dropped the ball on this one. I used this adapter to install a HU on an 08 Civic and got no AM reception and poor FM reception. Turns out the blue wire is not a power antenna lead but an antenna amplifier lead. Honda's antenna amp is not passive so it lets almost no signal through if it is not powered. With ZERO instuctions on what to do with this blue wire I left it unhooked and was so unhappy with my radio reception I was ready to return it. From looking at the reviews here, this is a common problem. With the blue wire hooked to the power antenna lead from the HU my radio sounds great and I am happy with it.
Pros: It does what it is supposed to do when its hooked up right.
Cons: Zero instructions on the blue wire that MUST be used with cars with an antenna amplifier. Nothing in the build sheet told me I had an antenna amplifier.
5 of 5 found this helpful
Havent't installed yet, but talked to a crutch field technician to get
LL from Northern California on 2/29/2012
2011 Honda CRV LX
I decided to do my homework before attempting to install my new Kenwood (KDC-352U), since I saw a lot of gripes from other reviewed about the lack of instructions and not knowing what to do with the blue wire. According to crutchfield tech support, this is conneccted to the Kendwood's harness wire with the dark blue/white stripe (P. CONT) I plan on installing my stereo this weekend, but thought I'd share this information with others to save the hassle of calling for support.
Pros: Looks simple to install
Cons: No instructions
2 of 2 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Stationed in Germany on 1/25/2012
2006 Honda Pilot
This adapter works as advertised, but the installation instructions DO NOT reference this adapter. Fortunately I've done a few stereo installations and used that knowledge to fill in the blanks.
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Cons: No installation instructions.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works but no instructions
JoeM from Moosic, PA on 1/25/2012
I had to do an internet search to figure out what to do with the blue wire only to find out that it serves to amplify the antenna reception. Ok, putting it in perspective, I had to spend 15 minutes figuring it out but the installation went perfectly. Do the research before you start!
Pros: Perfect fit
Cons: Lack of instructions
1 of 1 found this helpful
Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Alexandria, VA on 1/23/2012
2006 Honda Civic LX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Does what it's supposed to
MarkB from Fort Collins, CO on 1/19/2012
2007 Honda CRV EX
It works. There was an extra wire hanging off of it that wasn't really explained in the directions, but I figured it was probably for a power antenna. I do have to say the FM reception on the clarion unit I used this with is much worse than the factory unit it replaced, but I can't say whether it's the fact it's using this adapter or if it's the unit itself.
Pros: Does what it's supposed to do.
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Yup.it's an antenna adapter
Beej from Burke, VA on 8/31/2011
2006 Honda Pilot
This is pretty standard fare. Does what it's supposed to do. TIP: when you are using this adapter, you do not need the antenna wire in the Honda adapter harness. I guess you can wire all 3 together but that one in the Honda20 harness won't go anywhere.
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Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
Ric from Oregon on 3/29/2011
2010 Honda CRV EX
Good product but poor installation instructions. I did not read the reviews and found nothing in the installation guide to direct me about connecting the blue wire to the power antennae wire. Radio reception was horrible. I called Tech support, ready to return the receiver, but was told I needed to make the blue wire connection. Problem solved, but better instructions would have avoided the problem altogether.
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Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
David from Haverhill, Ma on 2/13/2011
2010 Mazda 3
Its simple to use, but if it wasn't for the reviews i would had no idea what to do with the bule wire.
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1 of 1 found this helpful