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Metra 40-VW21 Antenna Adapter

Connect your factory antenna to a new aftermarket radio for select 1988-2006 vehicles from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi

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• Factory Radio to Aftermarket Antenna Connector
• Compatible with select 1988-2006 vehicles from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi Vehicles

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Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

40-VW21

Weight:

0.02lbs

Internal SKU:

met-40vw21

Internal Product ID:

12889

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Metra-40-VW21

This is a very well made "motorola style" adapter plug. I have used it in my 528i BMW to "modify" the existing factory incoming antenna cable from the original BMW Euro connector to a "motorola style" end connector plug (as the BMW "round" connector was not keeping a strong connection, and was causing poor radio reception.

Once the BMW antenna connector was replaced with a U.S. style "motorola" plug jack .... I then used the Metra 40-VW21 connector to still be able to connect to the BMW antenna cable that was coming from the CD/Head Unit.

The Metra 40-VW21 has a nice tight fit, and I will never bee concerned that it will come loose from either the "motorola" input end, or the "round" Euro connector end.

I couldn't be more happier with the over all quality and fit.

By MacD on May 18, 2012

33 found this helpful


Great Value, good timing

Its exactly what I needed. I would recommend this to anyone.

By duecedaddy on April 9, 2016

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