Mercedes 1981-2006 — 40-VW12
Key features
- For select Mercedes 1981-2006
- Does not have an internal capacitor as that limits the proper reception on some European vehicles
- 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
- Antenna adapter plug
Mercedes 1981-2006 — 40-VW12 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Product Overview
Keep your factory antenna in use when replacing the radio in a Mercedes 1981–2006 vehicle. The 40-VW12 antenna adapter connects the vehicle’s original antenna cable to an aftermarket radio with a male Motorola™ connector.
Key Features & Benefits
- Factory antenna connection: Adapts the vehicle’s original antenna cable for use with an aftermarket radio.
- Male Motorola™ connector: Connects to an aftermarket radio with a matching antenna input.
- Female European-style connector: Connects to a Volkswagen/Audi-style antenna cable.
- No internal capacitor: Avoids a component that can limit proper reception on some European vehicles.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Antenna cable adapter |
|---|---|
| Model | 40-VW12 |
| Vehicle range in product title | Mercedes 1981–2006 |
| Radio-side connector | Male Motorola™ |
| Vehicle-side connector | Female Volkswagen/Audi European-style antenna connector |
| Internal capacitor | None; an internal capacitor can limit proper reception on some European vehicles |
Why Choose This Product?
This adapter is for a radio replacement where you want to continue using the factory antenna cable. Its specified connector types bridge that cable to an aftermarket radio with a male Motorola™ input, while the capacitor-free design addresses a reception concern noted for some European vehicles.
Installation & Compatibility Notes
Connect the vehicle’s factory antenna cable through the adapter to an aftermarket radio with a male Motorola™ connector. Before purchase, confirm that your vehicle’s antenna cable and radio input match the adapter’s female Volkswagen/Audi-style and male Motorola™ connectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 40-VW12 antenna adapter do?
It adapts the vehicle’s original antenna cable for connection to an aftermarket radio.
What connectors does it have?
It has a male Motorola™ connector on one end and a female Volkswagen/Audi European-style antenna connector on the other.
Does this adapter have an internal capacitor?
No. It does not have an internal capacitor, which can limit proper reception on some European vehicles.
Will it connect to my aftermarket radio?
Check that your radio has a male Motorola™ antenna connector and that your vehicle cable matches the adapter’s female Volkswagen/Audi-style connector.
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