About the Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
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 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 FM modulator installs inline between the two adapters.
What's in the box:
Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter owner's manual
- 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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Worked as expected...adapted old antenna connector to new receiver.
Ken from Boston, MA
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the male end of my antenna has fallen apart, to repair it, would I need this piece, or should I just try to find an entire new antenna for my '91 Escort GT?
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Crutchfield customer from Klamath Falls, OR on 9/5/2019
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Worked well and was a must for this install in a Mercedes. But with the Cruthchfield custom wiring harness and this little adapter the wiring of this stereo was plug and play in 5 minutes.
Pros: Nice product and a must have item for some cars.
Cons: None. It worked as advertised.
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Crutchfield customer from Ocala, FL on 8/24/2019
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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Crutchfield customer from Sharpsburg, GA on 8/14/2019
1996 BMW 318TI
This antena connector works like a charm, perfect fit to a bmw 318 ti
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Crutchfield customer from Silverton, OR on 7/25/2019
1997 BMW 5 Series
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Crutchfield customer from Cedar Rapids, IA on 7/17/2019
1998 BMW Z3
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Ken from Boston, MA on 7/14/2019
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
Worked as expected...adapted old antenna connector to new receiver.
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Guest from Hurt, VA on 7/5/2019
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Crutchfield customer from Paw Paw, MI on 6/24/2019
2001 BMW Z3
Extremely easy to use for conversion of antenna
Pros: Ease of use
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Newport News, VA on 6/18/2019
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Crutchfield customer from North Port, FL on 6/9/2019
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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Crutchfield customer from Yakima, WA on 5/29/2019
0 of 0 found this helpful
You will need this to upgrade
Crutchfield customer from Mebane, NC on 5/28/2019
1998 BMW Z3
Must have to upgrade to a newer radio.
Pros: Simple and necessary
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Crutchfield customer from Jackson, TN on 5/15/2019
2000 Porsche Boxster
Exactly what was needed to connect my factory antenna to my new unit.
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Matched BMW antenna connector perfectly
Crutchfield customer from Asheville, NC on 4/14/2019
1999 BMW Z3
Made hookup with European antenna connection easy. This was supplied by Crutchfield with our Kenwood Receiver purchase. If you have a European vehicle, you need one for proper hook-up with the antenna system.
Pros: All Good! No Cons
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Crutchfield customer from Cold Spring, NY on 4/4/2019
2001 Porsche Boxster
Perfect fit, easy to swap out antenna connection.
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Crutchfield customer from Orange Park, FL on 3/21/2019
2015 Smart fortwo
Does what it says on the tin. Allows a short power cable to reach the deepest after-market radios.
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Crutchfield customer from Camarillo, CA on 3/18/2019
2008 Smart fortwo
It worked as expected, I think I would have preferred one with a cord as it was tight and difficult to push into the Pioneer and the antenna of my 2008 Smart Fortwo
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Works well
Bart from Hoffman Est, IL on 3/7/2019
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Works as it should. Just pop it on and tune into your favorite station.
Pros: Small, no pigtails
Cons: None
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Giuseppe from Lisle, IL on 2/26/2019
2002 Ford Focus ZX5
It does exactly what it was designed to do!
Pros: Just pop it right in!
Cons: None!
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Gerald from Washington, DC on 1/24/2019
2015 Smart fortwo
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Worked fine
Crutchfield customer from Westminster, MD on 1/1/2019
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML55
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Small but necessary
Sven from Los Angeles, CA on 12/20/2018
2010 Smart fortwo
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Crutchfield customer from Flushing, NY on 11/15/2018
2010 Smart fortwo
It fits well, it works! What else can you ask for? ??
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Crutchfield customer from Roxboro, NC on 11/9/2018
2005 Chrysler 300
This product was right on time, easy hook the 1st. time.
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It just works!
Jay from Hampton, VA on 8/29/2018
2010 Ford Transit Connect
It works perfectly. The knurled end clicks the ends together and the barrel end seems to lock tight.
Pros: I get tons of HD channels.
Cons: none
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Works
Crutchfield customer from Dallas, TX on 8/20/2018
2010 Ford Transit Connect
Great for adapting your antenna wire without adding excessive cables.
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Crutchfield customer from Kutztown, PA on 7/22/2018
2002 Porsche Boxster
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Crutchfield customer from Santa Ana, CA on 6/13/2018
2005 Dodge Sprinter
Really had to crush the connection point for it to fit. Which means it's not as high quality of a connection now.
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Crutchfield customer from Rainier, OR on 6/12/2018
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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I didn't even know I needed it !
Tyler from Gordonsville, VA on 6/10/2018
1995 BMW 525I
Most factory radios use a standard antenna plus but sometimes you run into a case when the manufacturer changes the plug a now you need this adapter. I didn't even know I needed this and the employees at Crutchfield told me what I needed and explained why. This is a great product and did I mention it is free when you purchase a radio from Crutchfield !
Pros: It's a must have to change your radio It's free with purchase of a radio Inexpensive if you only need the adapter
Cons: None.....
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Jon from Rancho Cucamonga, CA on 5/3/2018
2016 Ram Promaster
Extends port out to connect antenna cable. Nice snug fit
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Crutchfield customer from Street, MD on 5/2/2018
1999 BMW Z3
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David from Chase City, VA on 5/2/2018
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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Tracy from Wake Forest, NC on 5/2/2018
2004 Ford Focus ZX3
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Crutchfield customer from Williamsburg, VA on 4/25/2018
2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
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Jerry from Enterprise, AL on 4/4/2018
1997 BMW 5 Series
Great help for you antenna makes life easy
Pros: Great product
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Tom from Hawkinsville, GA on 3/21/2018
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Worked like a charm, glad it was in the package deal or I would have possibly forgotten
Pros: Needed to connect old car to new head unit
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Crutchfield customer from Fort Wayne, IN on 2/27/2018
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Crutchfield customer from Gastonia, NC on 2/4/2018
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera
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Crutchfield customer from Cincinnati, OH on 2/1/2018
1999 BMW 323IS
Came free with my radio and works perfectly of course...
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Randy from Diamondhead, MS on 1/11/2018
2011 Smart fortwo
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Good gadget
Thomas from Cleveland, TN on 1/9/2018
2000 BMW Z3
Nice small adapter for the antennae.
Pros: Nice and small to adapt to the BMW antennae connector.
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Crutchfield customer from Tucson, AZ on 1/1/2018
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera
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Gordon from Leland, NC on 12/11/2017
1998 BMW M3
Adapter plugged straight into the radio and on to the antenna with no problem! Would use gain if needed!
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Good adapter
DC from Milpitas, CA on 12/7/2017
2000 BMW Z3
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It just works
Chris from Raleigh, NC on 9/28/2017
2013 Smart fortwo
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Depauw, IN on 9/14/2017
2008 Dodge Sprinter Cargo
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Crutchfield customer from Simsbury, CT on 8/24/2017
2014 Ram Promaster
Does what it's supposed to.
Pros: It's a plug adapter, it fits and works
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Crutchfield customer from Columbus, IN on 7/31/2017
1999 BMW Z3
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Great product
Robert from La Verkin, UT on 7/23/2017
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Product installs into old antenna line to fir the new pioneer radio
Pros: Great product
Cons: N/A
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Crutchfield customer from Milford, NH on 7/9/2017
1996 BMW Z3
Fit perfectly into radio and works excellent
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Does exactly what it should!
Tim from Spreckels, CA on 7/9/2017
1992 BMW 525I
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Crutchfield customer from Roanoke, Va on 6/25/2017
1995 Volkswagen Jetta III
Made of the finest of metal... a true pleasure to add to my audio experience
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Crutchfield customer from Marietta, GA on 6/19/2017
1996 Land Rover Discovery
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Crutchfield customer from MN on 6/13/2017
2002 Porsche Boxster
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Crutchfield customer from Minneapolis, MN on 5/14/2017
1998 BMW Z3
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Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 5/3/2017
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Does the job. I like the fact that it doesn't have extra wire to get in the way.
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Car antenna adapter
Crutchfield customer from Virginia on 4/19/2017
2006 Pontiac GTO
Exact fit and function
Pros: Ease of fit and functionality
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Crutchfield customer from Baltimore, MD on 4/11/2017
2014 Ram Promaster
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Thomas from Crisfield, MD on 4/9/2017
1998 BMW Z3
Works as advertised simple plug and play
Pros: Works as advertised simple plug and play
Cons: none
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evan from Buffalo, NY on 3/9/2017
1995 BMW 540I
I installed this in a 1995 BMW 540i. i like this style adapter because it does NOT give you an extra 6" of cable that you don't need to try to cram in behind your receiver.
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works perfectly
byron from Oregon on 3/8/2017
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
fits perfectly. easily adapted my antenna cable to my jvc stereo.
Pros: easy
Cons: none
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Crutchfield customer from Seattle on 3/5/2017
1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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DARRIEN from Mauldin, SC on 2/26/2017
2005 Cadillac CTS
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Crutchfield customer from Coppell, TX on 2/26/2017
1999 BMW 3 Series
Fits and works as designed in my 1999 BMW 323i
Pros: Fits and works as designed
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Crutchfield customer from Rohnert Park, CA on 2/16/2017
1998 BMW M3
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Matt from Ft Mitchell, KY on 2/6/2017
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500
I searched every store around town and had no luck finding this adapter. 1 minute on Crutchfield and it was a done deal. Exactly what I needed, thanks!
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Crutchfield customer from Hagerstown, MD on 1/30/2017
2000 BMW Z3
0 of 0 found this helpful
Mercedes sprinter
Crutchfield customer from Satellite Beach, FL on 1/26/2017
2005 Dodge Sprinter
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Crutchfield customer from Epping, NH on 12/31/2016
2013 Smart fortwo
Adaptor for antenna was a snap, made everything very simple even for me. Thanks so much
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Albert from Wilmington, NC on 12/21/2016
1997 BMW M3
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Crutchfield customer from Concord, NC on 12/13/2016
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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compatible in fitment. no go in particular car.
Donald from Oneonta, AL on 9/29/2016
2002 Buick LeSabre
Part was suggested for a 2002 lesabre install. the oem antenna cable has no extra length and use of this adapter on a radio that has the antenna port on the opposite side will result in poor reception. even though it is compatible in fitment the part is not recommended for this vehicle. find an adapter with 6" extension
Pros: Part is functional and fits both ends
Cons: part does not allow antenna cable to reach to radio
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Good reception.
David from Springfield, VA on 9/22/2016
0 of 0 found this helpful
Great Adapter
Ben S from Thomasville, NC on 9/12/2016
2002 Saab 9-5
Does exactly what it was supposed to do in my car.
Pros: Makes a good connection and seems secure.
Cons: None.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Easy to adapt to flat antenna plug
Kenneth from Yukon, OK on 9/1/2016
2004 Dodge Sprinter
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didn't work
Crutchfield customer from coulterville, il. on 8/25/2016
2000 Buick LeSabre
it fit the stock antenna plug just fine, the cable wouldn't reach the head unit antenna jack. had to make up a short cable to make it reach. problem solved.
Pros: fit
Cons: wish it came with a short cable
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Jamel from MARYLAND (MD) on 8/24/2016
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
0 of 0 found this helpful
Great Product at a great price
Gustavo from Ft Lauderdale, FL on 8/16/2016
2008 Smart fortwo
Needed to convert my Smart fortwo's stock antenna connector so that I could plug it to my new head unit's port (Pioneer AVH-4100nex). Worked as intended. Great product at a great price!
Pros: Plug n play
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steve & suellen from Santa Rosa, CA on 8/14/2016
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Crutchfield said I needed it, and as always, they rock. My wife says that her new Kenwood head unit FM radio sounds better than stock, (she loves to listen to the FM), and I've heard a few replacement head unit "bad reception / fidelity" horror stories, so I'm extremely relieved for this swap to work out so well. Thanks, Crutchfield! (1997 Mercedes SL320)
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Antenna adapter does the job
R Wood from NC on 7/24/2016
1998 BMW Z3
An antenna adapter that does what it says it will, and is priced right (in my case, it was included for free). Snaps right in and accepts the Motorola antenna connector.
Pros: - Does the job - Positive fit
Cons: - None
0 of 0 found this helpful
It works
Stephen from Columbus, OH on 7/24/2016
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Does what it's supposed to do.
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Excellent reception
MC from Brewster, NY on 7/17/2016
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera
Works as promised.
Pros: Made my installation easier; great sound and reception
Cons: None
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Lib N from Hiawassee GA on 7/8/2016
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
0 of 0 found this helpful
Perfect
Jeff from Pensacola, FL on 6/26/2016
2002 BMW 3 Series
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Maik from Aventura fl on 6/26/2016
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
0 of 0 found this helpful
Great value - Easiest installation
George T. from North Miami Beach, FL on 6/10/2016
1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Just had to put this adapter on my antenna cable to match it to my new car stereo. Works great!
Pros: does what it is expected to do
Cons: n/a
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Did it's job
Noe from Los Angeles, CA on 5/26/2016
2013 Smart fortwo
Worked as described.
Pros: Made installation painless.
Cons: None
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Antenna adapter
Ron from North Branch, MN on 5/22/2016
2015 Ram Promaster
Not much to say here plug it in and your done
Pros: Easy
Cons: None
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Ford adapter
Nomad H from Prairieville, LA on 5/19/2016
2000 Ford Focus
Works as expected, as needed for many Fords
Pros: Good fit
Cons: None
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Helpful
Michael from North Babylon, NY on 4/17/2016
2005 Cadillac CTS
Made an install go smoothly. Very helpful little part
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
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Easy Fit
Larry G from Stockbridge, Ga on 4/11/2016
2001 BMW Z3
A necessary accessory but a very easy and simple fit.
Pros: Easy. Simple.
Cons: N/A
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Pap-Sap from Irwin, PA on 4/10/2016
1996 BMW Z3
Simple adapter for European to American antenna connection
Pros: easy Installation does not hinder reception
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Fits well, picks up stations. 2003 Mercedes C240
Bryce W from rexburg, ID on 3/28/2016
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Works as advertised. The antenna plug was hard to get off the adapter when I needed to adjust some other wires, but I guess that's probably a good thing that it's hard to get off.
Pros: Works well, fits perfectly.
Cons: None
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Not for Oldsmobile Aurora 2001- 2003
Brian from leander, TX on 3/15/2016
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
You need a flexible cable adapter. Adapter does not work in Oldsmobile Aurora 2001-2003 because the antenna cable from the car is in a fixed mount.
Pros: Cheap, if it works and does convert the European connection to the American one.
Cons: Does not function in 2001 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora.
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Works as advertised
DavidC from cordova, TN on 3/1/2016
It's an antenna adapter for a BMW, and it works as it should.
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Metra 10-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Ernie L from torrance, CA on 2/5/2016
2002 Porsche Boxster
A must for the factory antenna to fit into the new head unit, a Clarion CZ305.
Pros: Fit perfectly
Cons: None
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Easy
William from New Orleans, LA on 2/3/2016
Why is Crutchfield asking for a review on this? It is dumb simple to install and works as advertized. Only problem you could have is not correctly identifying the system you are replacing and the system you are installing. The adapter has to match both.
Pros: Easy&simple
Cons: None
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Great reception, easy installation
BLPike from Asheville NC on 1/10/2016
1999 BMW 323I
Makes the stereo pick up so many stations and its easy to install
Pros: Easy installation
Cons: Can slip off of the plug wire when putting stereo in the dash
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Antennae adapter
Rick67 from California on 1/3/2016
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
Excellent value, well made
Pros: Ease of use, excellent fit
Cons: None
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from New York on 12/7/2015
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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Works great
Daniel from California on 11/15/2015
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Crutchfield customer from Maryland on 11/14/2015
2000 Buick LeSabre
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Great Product
Chris F from Pennsylvania on 11/6/2015
2004 Ford Focus
First radio I've bought that was digital compatible. This connector fits well and works with digital FM receivers.
Pros: Works
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
Great!
Mitch from Oregon on 11/2/2015
2001 Ford Focus
Easy plug and play installation
Pros: Does what its supposed to
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
Plugged right in
ignatz from Texas on 10/25/2015
1994 Mercedes-Benz E320
Plugged right in, nice it was included
Pros: Free
Cons: none
2 of 2 found this helpful
Not much to say. Worked. Recommended.
Nicolas from Maryland on 10/22/2015
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
A simple adapter that fit correctly. No problems.
Pros: Fits and works as intended
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
if crutchfield
chuck from Texas on 10/17/2015
2004 Ford Focus
If Crutchfield says it will fit and work it does as they say or better.
Pros: fits and works
Cons: none
1 of 1 found this helpful
EASY
JimK from Hawaii on 10/17/2015
1994 BMW 325I
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Works Great
Crutchfield customer from Illinois on 10/14/2015
1995 BMW M3
1 of 1 found this helpful
Easy
Simple from Arkansas on 9/27/2015
1 of 1 found this helpful
smooth operator
mrfizzix from western, ma on 9/26/2015
1 of 1 found this helpful
Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from New York on 8/30/2015
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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Ronl from Florida on 8/2/2015
1 of 1 found this helpful
Great product
Deano from Florida on 7/14/2015
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Great product. Just unplug old antenna, plug this one into new radio, then plug old antenna into other end. Simple and easy
Pros: Works great
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter Works with select 1986-up vehicles (Moto
Cmptpad from Delaware on 7/7/2015
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Excellent for connecting OEM antenna cable to the new pioneer car stereo
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Good connection
Nb from Texas on 5/31/2015
1997 Volkswagen Jetta III
Connected right to stereo with old wire
Pros: Antenna very clear using this connector
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Antenna Adaptor
JimB from Kansas on 5/7/2015
2008 Smart fortwo
Works as intended
Pros: Does what it says it'll do.
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
Works for my BMW
David from Pennsylvania on 5/6/2015
1999 BMW Z3
Simple to plug in, works for my make car (BMW)
Pros: Simple
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
A Must have
Azul36 from Plymouth, MI on 4/19/2015
2001 Ford Focus ZX3
Crutchfield was spot on with all the information needed to install my stereo and this adapter was part of the kit. without it you could not connect the antenna lead.
Pros: Perfect fit, easy adapter for a necessary convertion
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
easy install
russ from Massachusetts on 4/14/2015
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Antenna Adapter
Arazzle from Florida on 4/1/2015
2002 Ford Focus ZX3
Exactly what i needed literally plug and play.
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Sid from Toledo, Ohio on 3/30/2015
1995 BMW 325I
It is what it is. Fits the way it's suppose to, easy to install.
Pros: Good Quality
Cons: Kind of expensive for what it is.
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William from Ohio on 3/29/2015
2000 Ford Focus
Wow! This is the 133t radio interface sent from the future! Can't listen to radio without it.
Pros: Works
Cons:
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Needed for antenna
Crutchfield customer from North Carolina on 2/24/2015
2000 Porsche Boxster
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adapter
Matt Z from Michigan on 2/16/2015
2007 Cadillac CTS
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t3ragtop from Ohio on 12/30/2014
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
This is a very simple piece. It's value lies in the fact that it was included as an installation component. Crutchfield supplies this to take the drama out of a customer's Do-It-Yourself installation. These guys make car stereo a snap!
Pros: Included with purchase.
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Very necessary and needed item.
Dr. Hisham E from Cairo, Egypt. A.R.E. on 12/20/2014
Low quality but works, and is an extremely necessary part to save you from cutting up wires.
Pros: Extremely useful to save you from cutting up wires.
Cons: Very low quality
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Porsche antenna adapter
Dean from Virginia on 12/10/2014
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Nikki from Honolulu, HI on 11/15/2014
2001 Ford Focus
Worked flawlessly with my 2001 Ford Focus conversion.
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Mike R from Boston, MA on 10/16/2014
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Works as advertised.
Pros: Works! Just make sure both it and the original cable are fully seated an firmly connected.
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Antenna adapter
Jeffrey from Kent, WA on 9/16/2014
2001 Ford Focus
Just made it easy that the website lets you know everything needed to make an easy install
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Seamless install...
Erik R. from Somers Point, NJ on 9/10/2014
2003 Ford Focus ZX5
I pulled this out and plugged it into the deck before I even got it anywhere near the car in which I was placing it. The adapter works perfectly.
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from elko nv on 9/1/2014
1999 Mercury Cougar
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Schenectady, NY on 8/19/2014
2003 Ford Focus ZX3
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Nice
Rob from Spring Hill, TN on 8/17/2014
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Perfect
Paul W from Pennsylvania on 8/11/2014
1997 BMW 5 Series
Directly plugged in and works perfectly.
Pros: Direct fit and sounds awesome on the radio.
Cons: none
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fits perfect
Marian from Tallahassee, Fl on 8/10/2014
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For Buick Lesabre
JoelR from Otsego,MN on 8/8/2014
2000 Buick LeSabre
An extension cable from cable joint by windshield would have been better and then the original connector could have been left in its place.
Pros: It worked
Cons: It will be harder to put it back to factory and it took tremendous force to insert.
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Worked exactly the way it was intended to
mik from Leesburg, va on 8/5/2014
2001 BMW 3 Series
The installation and use was simple. It was cheap and works perfectly with my head unit antenna.
Pros: Cheap and easy
Cons: None
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I can hear
RicG76 from Pompano Beach, FL on 7/26/2014
Used with installation of Kenwood DDX471HD in 2000 Porsche Boxster. Works perfectly
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Definite need in foreign automobiles
Michael from Maine on 7/22/2014
1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320
Didn't even realize I needed this . . . Thank you Crutchfield!!!!
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No Problems
Crutchfield customer from West Chicago, IL on 6/11/2014
1998 BMW 328I
Perfect fit
Pros: works great perfect fit for my car and head unit
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Great Adapter
Michael from Anchorage AK on 6/6/2014
1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Worked great in my car and was defiantly needed. Glad I bought this and it was also a great price.
Pros: Fit great and was necessary.
Cons: None.
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Antenna adapter
Kaspar7 from Durham, NC on 6/3/2014
1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
This was absolutely necessary to install the JVC KD-R650 in my 1995 C280 due to the different(from most other makes) antenna lead wire used by Mercedes.
Pros: It worked correctly
Cons: None
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Rocks!
MS from Bellingham WA on 5/24/2014
2001 Volkswagen Eurovan
Plug it in and done, works great
Pros: Works like it's supposed to
Cons: None
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great product
lizcast from merrillville in on 5/11/2014
2003 Ford Focus ZX5
makes the job easy, don't have to cut wires
Pros: great adaptor
Cons: no cons
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Antenna Adapter
SteveCP from Sacramento, CA on 5/7/2014
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
I did not know in advance that I would need this antenna adapter for my stereo installation. thanks to Crutchfield for recognizing the need and supplying the adapter.
Pros: Fits perfectly without altering the length or orientation of the factory antenna lead. No modifications required.
Cons: None. This adapter fits perfectly to adapt the original antenna lead to my aftermarket radio.
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No trouble intalling
Antenna Adapter from South Texas on 4/23/2014
2004 Ford Focus
Easy to install. Very good material not cheap.
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Works
Mistah T from Maryland on 4/16/2014
1993 BMW 318I
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NICE
clearvisionauto from California on 4/15/2014
2003 Ford Focus ZX3
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Adapters
parts manager from Caro Mi on 4/12/2014
Outstanding product have used hundreds all function great. This is the one if you need to adapt your antenna.
Pros: Very quick shipping, always in stock.
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
RonM from Franklinville, NJ on 3/17/2014
1996 Volkswagen Golf III
Nice, simple adapter for VW. Worked perfectly.
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Cons: none
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perfect fit
Stephen from Atlanta, Ga on 3/17/2014
I'm so happy the representative suggested it. to install and a perfect fit
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Antenna Adapter Review
Antenna Adapter Review from Hartford, CT on 3/8/2014
1998 Land Rover Range Rover
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Work great mate
DavidP from Philadelphia, PA on 2/5/2014
1995 BMW 540I
plug this into the main BMW antenna and you're good to go.
Pros: works
Cons: none
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Solid Product
Vince from Cleveland, OH on 2/4/2014
2004 Ford Focus
You get what you ask for with this product. Came free with radio. A+++++!
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Antenna Adapter
ronald o from HAWKINS on 2/2/2014
2008 Smart fortwo
Adapter fit perfectly, could not have completed the install without it.
Pros: Excellent product.
Cons: None
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Perfect
Vaughn from Atlanta GA on 1/21/2014
2003 Ford Focus ZX3
Fit very nicely. Radio works very well with adapter.
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Dave D from Little Falls NY on 1/18/2014
Simply but beautiful adapter makes life easier with installation
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Simple, works great
Dan from Pacific Grove, CA on 1/5/2014
1999 BMW 328I
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May have saved my life. We'll never know.
bserrone from Raleigh NC on 12/29/2013
1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
My Crutchfield tech filled my shopping cart with EVERYTHING I needed including this adapter, which I would not have known about until pulled the old unit. It saved me a trip to the store, which could have saved my life, or someone else's, if I had been in an accident on that trip. It for sure saved me gas and frustration.
Pros: Needed it!!
Cons:
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Solid little adaptor
Crutchfield customer from Vancouver, WA on 12/11/2013
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Got this for a Mercedes and the adaptor fits nicely and makes a good connection.
Pros: Works and it was free with the Alpine deck I purchased.
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Fits
Troy from Lady Lake, FL on 10/15/2013
0 of 0 found this helpful
Antenna Adapter
Animal from Fort Worth, TX on 10/13/2013
2009 Smart fortwo
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Jacksonville, FL on 8/28/2013
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Item works as advertised
Pros: Converted OEM Mercedes antenna plug to standard plug
Cons: None
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Charlevoix, MI on 8/20/2013
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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Antenna Adapter
BBates from Reno, Nevada on 8/5/2013
2001 BMW Z3
Great product worked as described, easy installation. Nice to recieve all the correct parts when attemping to start and complete a project in a short time frame.
Pros: Correct parts sent
Cons: None
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perfect
DickF from Naples, FL on 8/5/2013
2005 Chrysler Crossfire
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Excellent adaptor for VW
1zapz from Pacific NW on 7/26/2013
Works as described on VW Eurovan
Pros: Good, tight fit
Cons: None
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Great Product
Paul from Charleston, Illinois on 7/12/2013
2001 BMW 3 Series
Great Product, exactly as described, no issues whatsoever
Pros: Great Product, exactly as described, no issues whatsoever
Cons: None
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It works perfect
D S from APO Germany on 7/1/2013
1995 BMW 525I
Simple item that improved radio reception from my older tarnished one - get it.
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Does what it says.
PistonPilot from Maine on 6/29/2013
2004 Pontiac GTO
It's an adapter that adapts exactly how it's supposed to. Enough said.
Pros: Works well
Cons:
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Small easy connector
Robert from San Luis Obispo, CA on 6/22/2013
2001 Porsche Boxster
Smaller than other options on the market, made it easier to install.
Pros: No long cord attached, simple, basic
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Antenna Adapter
Ron from Ridgeland, MS on 6/12/2013
2005 Chrysler Crossfire
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
FIT PERFECT. BEST RECEPTION I HAVE HAD.
Pros: EASY TO INSTALL
Cons: NONE
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Antenna Adapter
Chris L from Vancouver, WA on 4/26/2013
1997 BMW 318I
A must have for my 1997 BMW. My radio would not have worked without it.
Pros: None
Cons: None
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Perfect Fit
E.Peterson from Tampa,FL. on 3/12/2013
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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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Perfect fit
Alex J. from Miami, FL on 2/28/2013
1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Perfect fit into my Mercedes stock radio antenna.
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Cons: None
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Crutchfield Does It Again
JP from Apollo B each, FL on 2/28/2013
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
A no brainer....simply plug in and go!
Pros: Simple
Cons:
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Perfect Fit
Crutchfield customer from Atlanta GA on 2/14/2013
1997 BMW 5 Series
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Poor reception
davbeck from Sparks, NV on 1/16/2013
2001 Audi A6
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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Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Birmingham, AL on 1/3/2013
1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
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Perfect!
KingLouisV from Boston, MA on 12/27/2012
2002 Ford Focus
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Good
J wizzle from Corpus Christi on 12/26/2012
2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo
Makes connecting aftermarket radio plug n play
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Easiest part of the installation
Adam from Cincinnati, OH on 12/12/2012
2000 BMW M
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Pefect
Crutchfield customer from Peekskill, NY on 11/26/2012
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo
Worked perfectly, but lets face it, its just an adapter.
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Easy!
Darin M from Guilford, cT on 10/28/2012
Made the installation of JVC Aresenal Stereo into 1994 BMW 525i a breeze.
Pros: Easy
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Boston MA on 10/22/2012
1992 Volkswagen Golf GT
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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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Crutchfield customer from florida on 10/18/2012
2002 Ford Focus
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Plug and play
Ford Focus owner from Kansas City, MO on 9/13/2012
Perfect adapter. Snap on, plug in, presto!
Pros: Perfect
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Fits great on R170 SLK
Crutchfield customer from White Plains, NY on 9/5/2012
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
C-Lo from APO Germany on 9/2/2012
1997 BMW 5 Series
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Antenna adapter
Masi from Costa Mesa, CA on 8/17/2012
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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PERFECT!!!
fatboy from Clewiston, FL on 7/29/2012
2003 Cadillac CTS
Just what i need and works couldnt ask for more!
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Works Great
1995 BMW 325i from San Diego, CA on 7/18/2012
1995 BMW 325I
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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awesome
frank from omaha ne on 7/16/2012
The one I needed. I reviewed my order with a phone rep before I placed my order. He was very knowledgeable in car stereo installation. His name was sonny. A pleasure to speak with!!
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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YES! IT CAN!
Ben from Eugene, OR on 6/16/2012
Works/ fits perfectly (Y2K Porsche Boxster).
Pros: Yes!
Cons: Nada
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
rh from Philadelphia, MS on 6/15/2012
0 of 0 found this helpful
Free and Works!
Commenace from Los Angeles, CA on 6/14/2012
1998 BMW 323I
Came with the purchase of my head unit. It works, and it was free. Nice!
Pros: Totally works. Totally easy.
Cons: Nothing.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Motorola/Male to Volk/Female
GST from Carlsbad, CA on 6/14/2012
1995 Mercedes-Benz E320
Made it easy to connect my older Mercedes' antenna cable to my new Pioneer head unit.
Pros: Easy install.
Cons: None.
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Necessary
Joe P from Cleveland, OH on 6/7/2012
2004 Ford Focus
I didn't expect to need one of these but it works exactly as advertised. I have nothing bad to say about this item.
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Antenna Adapter
jay_r from Los Angeles, CA on 6/6/2012
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
TommyG from San Jose on 5/29/2012
1992 Volkswagen Jetta
I had not heard the radio in months because I didn't have this one little attachment.. thank you Crutchfield!
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Antenna adapter
bill from east mtns, nm on 5/28/2012
2005 Dodge Sprinter
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Antenna adapter
RL from San Jose, CA on 5/15/2012
1994 BMW 325I
Fits exactly; needed to convert European antenna lead to "American" antenna input in back of Sony receiver.
Pros: Perfect fit
Cons: No negatives
0 of 0 found this helpful
Well built adaptor
Tim H. from Wakeman Ohio on 5/8/2012
2006 Cadillac CTS
0 of 0 found this helpful
Easy adapter!
Mark from Jamesport, NY on 4/30/2012
0 of 0 found this helpful
2001 Audi A6 needs power to antenna
Kevin from Omaha, NE on 4/8/2012
2001 Audi A6
Doesn't work at all for Audi A6, needs power antenna.
Pros: Probably works fine for most vehicles that don't need power to the antenna.
Cons: Doesn't work at all for Audi A6, needs power antenna.
0 of 0 found this helpful
Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter
Jason from Massachusetts on 4/5/2012
2000 BMW Z3
Easy installation!
Pros: Included free with purchase of stereo.
Cons: None.
0 of 0 found this helpful
antenna adapter
taylor from san diego on 4/3/2012
2002 Ford Focus
0 of 0 found this helpful