Do I need an antenna adapter for an aftermarket radio?

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chapel

Member

• Oct 19, 2012

• #1

Just curious. Going to install a double din. I got the dash and wiring kit from Crutchfield, but I neglected to see if I needed an antennae adapter?
My wife is really going to want that so she can listen to NPR.

 

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chapel

Member

• Oct 19, 2012

• #2

one site mentioned I needed this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

I only want to do this install once if I can.

 

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FukuokaKid

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2012 Mazda 5

• Oct 19, 2012

• #3

Yes, you will need that adapter. Don't forget to connect the blue antenna or remote wire to the blue adapter lead.

 

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chapel

Member

• Oct 19, 2012

• #4

Any reason? I was wondering why there was a lead on it.
These have fixed aerials. Is it supplying some sort of amp signal to the antennae?

how come when I go to Crutchfield it says this will not work with my 2010 Mazda5

 

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FukuokaKid

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2012 Mazda 5

• Oct 19, 2012

• #5

Sorry, didn't see 2010. Mine is a 2012 and I needed the adapter. The lead is to turn on the antenna amp. Metraonline.com says you don't need it.

 

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chapel

Member

• Oct 19, 2012

• #6

yeah, that's what I'm seeing too
but there's something about that adapter I mentioned working with 2006 and up Mazdas.

 

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chapel

Member

• Oct 19, 2012

• #7

spoke to Crutchfield, they say it's got the banana looking plug already
that NEVER happens
awesome

 

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Heat

Member

• Oct 29, 2012

• #8

Please post some pictures of the installed head unit. I am wanting a radio with HD radio built in and was considering buying a new head unit (I currently have a JVC aftermarket in there - I have an '09 Sport MT).