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Metra Antenna Adapter for Audi/BMW/Mercedes/VW 1988-2005 - 40-VW12

Model # 40-VW12
Abt # 40VW12
UPC # 086429010240
  • Antenna Adapter Plug
  • Compatible with Audi/BMW/Mercedes/VW 1988-2005
  • Ensures Factory Antenna Works with Aftermarket Radio
  • Silver Finish
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Metra 40-VW12 Antenna Adapter for Audi/BMW/Mercedes/VW 1988-2005

If you are replacing the radio in your vehicle, this antenna cable adapter ensures that you can continue to use your factory antenna. It is a simple yet necessary connector that adapts the vehicle’s original antenna cable to plug into an aftermarket radio with a male Motorola connector on one end and a female Volkswagen/Audi European-style connector on the other.

Features

  • Antenna adapter plug
  • Used to adapt the vehicle’s antenna cable to use with an aftermarket radio
  • Male Motorola connector on one end
  • Female Volkswagen/Audi European-style antenna connector on the other end
  • Does not have an internal capacitor as that limits the proper reception on some European vehicles
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • This adapter features a male Motorola connector on one end and a female Volkswagen/Audi European-style connector on the other, allowing easy connection between factory antenna cables and aftermarket radios.
  • No, the adapter does not have an internal capacitor, which ensures proper reception quality, especially important for European vehicle antennas where capacitors can limit radio signal performance.
  • Yes, the product comes with a 1-year limited warranty covering both parts and labor, providing peace of mind regarding its durability and performance.
  • It is compatible with Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and VW models from 1988 to 2005, making it suitable for many vehicles within that range that require antenna connection conversion.
  • Yes, the adapter ships in its original box, ensuring it arrives securely packaged and ready for use or resale.