40-VW54

The Metra 40-VW54 is a premium European antenna adapter engineered for select Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with dual Fakra amplified antenna systems. Designed for aftermarket radio installations, this adapter retains factory AM/FM antenna functionality while converting the factory antenna connectors to standard Motorola-style connections used by aftermarket multimedia radios. (metraonline.com)

The 40-VW54 includes integrated powered antenna retention circuitry designed to maintain proper signal amplification in vehicles using factory amplified antenna systems. This helps preserve strong AM/FM reception after installing Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Bluetooth®, and touchscreen multimedia radios. (metraonline.com)

Features

• Volkswagen/Audi antenna adapter
• Designed for amplified dual Fakra antenna systems
• Retains factory amplified AM/FM antenna functionality
• Converts dual Fakra connectors to Motorola connection
• Integrated powered antenna retention
• Plug-and-play installation
• OEM-quality molded connectors
• Maintains factory radio reception
• Designed for aftermarket multimedia radio installs
• European vehicle-specific fitment

(metraonline.com)

Specifications

• Product Type:
  • Antenna Adapter
• Vehicle Compatibility:
  • Select Volkswagen & Audi Vehicles
• Connector Type:
  • Dual Fakra to Motorola
• Amplified Antenna Support:
  • Yes
• Installation Type:
  • Plug-And-Play
• Power Lead:
  • Integrated antenna amplifier turn-on wire

(metraonline.com)

Common Vehicle Compatibility

• Volkswagen Jetta
• Volkswagen Golf
• Volkswagen Passat
• Volkswagen Tiguan
• Volkswagen GTI
• Audi A3
• Audi A4
• Audi TT

(Exact compatibility varies depending on trim level, radio configuration, and amplified antenna setup.)

Included In The Box

• 40-VW54 antenna adapter
• Integrated power wire lead

(metraonline.com)

Installation Notes

• Designed specifically for amplified European antenna systems
• Blue wire connects to radio antenna turn-on lead
• Required for proper AM/FM retention on many VW/Audi vehicles
• Additional wiring harness required for radio installation
• Professional installation recommended