Antenna wires, replacing

A new repair concept has been developed for repairing antenna wires. Instead of a complete antenna wire, connecting wires of different lengths and various adapter leads are now available as replacement parts.

General Description: 

• If a repair is necessary, antenna wires may not be repaired, but rather are to be replaced with genuine replacement parts, such as connecting wires and adapter leads.
• Replacement parts can be found in Parts Catalog (ETKA): Special catalog; electrical connections; original accessories; subgroup 35 from illustration no.035-20.
• These genuine replacement parts are suitable for all antenna wires and wire cross sections, that require replacement.
• Connector housing for antenna wires can be obtained as a replacement part only in one color, but can be used for all antenna connector colors.
• The replacement of individual antenna connectors during repair work is not intended.
• The wires are appropriate for use on all VW models with equipped antenna wiring cross-sections.
• All adapter leads and connecting wires are suitable for various transmission and reception signals.
• This repair concept can also be used for testing or as an aftermarket solution.

Assembly overview of antenna wire: 

Fig 1: Assembly Overview Of Antenna Wire

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Example: Antenna wire from radio to antenna is faulty. For the repair, the following wires are required:

1. Adapter lead, for connecting to radio. Length approx. 30 cm.
2. Connecting wire, available in various lengths.
3. Adapter lead, for connecting to antenna. Length approx. 30 cm.

Installation of a new antenna wire: 

• Disconnect electrical connections of the faulty antenna wiring from their components.
• Determine the path of the faulty antenna wire in the vehicle and measure the total length of antenna wire to be replaced.

Fig 2: Assembly Overview Of Antenna Wire

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The entire length of the antenna wire consists of the length of the required adapter leads - 1  - and - 3  - as well as the connecting wire - 2  -.

• Subtract 60 cm from the total length calculation for an antenna wire to provide for the required length of connecting wire - 2  - to be installed.
• Obtain the required adapter leads - 1  - and - 3  - as well as the calculated length of connecting wire - 2  - as genuine replacement part according to Parts Catalog.
• Cut off harness connectors of faulty antenna wire.

The rest of the faulty antenna wire remains in vehicle.

• Connect adapter leads - 1  - and - 3  - to modules in vehicle.
• Route and secure connecting wire - 2  - parallel to the old antenna wire.

• Connect connecting wire with adapter leads.
• Perform a function test.