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Old 09-05-2006, 01:35 AM
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trying to install aftermarket HU on a 06
I have the bracket and adapters but the freakin antenna has me stuck. I disconnected the antenna from factory radio and the cable has this black plastic piece on the cable. Also the antenna cable doesn't look like i can plug it into anything cept the OEM radio. Is this normal or did i break something

I've searched the forums and didn't find any threads about this. I'm assuming I will need an adapter but can't find a definate part. Can anyone educate me on this?

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Old 09-05-2006, 11:50 AM
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just go to the install shop at BB or CC and ask for the antenna adapter for your model year.
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Old 09-05-2006, 06:19 PM
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just go to the install shop at BB or CC and ask for the antenna adapter for your model year.
dumb specification/clarification: model year of just the truck, correct? Will the antenna adapter fit all aftermarket headunits? My HU hasn't arrived yet, but I'm trying to get all the extra items I may need before i start the install. Do most aftermarket HU's need this adapter? thanks
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Old 09-05-2006, 06:33 PM
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just go to the install shop at BB or CC and ask for the antenna adapter for your model year.

I was talking to the guy at BB and do not have much faith that he knows anything. I wanted to know if it is normal for the antenna cable to have the black plastic thing around it. I never seen a factory antenna cable look like this.

I guess I'll be hitting the BB or car audio place today.
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Old 09-05-2006, 06:39 PM
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The antenna adapter is common. Metra makes them. Any installer that knows what hes doing will be able to tell you which one you need. I think you can even find it metra.com

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Old 09-05-2006, 07:20 PM
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thanks. It sucks when you think a straight foward HU install goes f'd up because of a antenna adapter. I took the radio out of my explorer which had a normal antenna plug to this crap. live and learn, i guess
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Old 09-06-2006, 08:00 PM
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Just did my install, will need antenna adapter for a chrysler. Yes I said Chrysler purchased at Best Buy.

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weird
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Old 09-06-2006, 10:14 PM
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just got mine today. I can't believe ford changed things up like this.
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Old 09-07-2006, 08:45 AM
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The antenna supplier has been making their rounds lately Ford ,chrysler,and gm are all useing this style antenna now.
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Well finally got the deck installed. Now I gotta wait to get a sub box and upgrade the components.
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