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Metra 40-VW53 Antenna Adapter

Connect your factory antenna to a new aftermarket radio for select 1973-2025 vehicles from Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen

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• Aftermarket Radio To Factory Antenna Adapter (Amplified)
• Compatible with select 1973-2025 vehicles from Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Vehicles
• Includes Power Wire For Antenna Booster
• Can Be Used In Place Of 40-VW54

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Equivalent to: Scosche VWA2B & American International VW-8

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Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

40-VW53

Weight:

0.25lbs

Internal SKU:

met-40vw53

Internal Product ID:

17934

Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
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4 star
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Durability
4.7
Value
4.7
Features
4.4
Design
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Usability
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Perfect fit.Works exactly as described. I own several Volkswagens and will be purchasing several of the same antenna adapters in the near future.

By Melvin on January 8, 2014

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Radio reception problem solver

Perfect, just what I needed. I had no radio reception at all after replacing my factory head unit in my Volkswagen MKIII Cabrio. Then I came across this factory amplified antenna to aftermarket head unit adapter. Low price and does exactly what it is advertised to do. I'm very happy with this item.

By Me-Mo on April 11, 2018

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great price and great service

great product.really fits my getta good.great service and very fast on shipping

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