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Terry,OH · 10-06-2015, 02:01 PM

WHAT YEAR??? The antenna plugs into the top of the radio box for 40 OR 41. There is no antenna lead to plug in. The antenna you picture appears correct on the radio end. Remove the threaded connector at the end, it is not correct, pull it off. See the Mac's catalog for part 01A-18808 which threads into the radio from the top of the dash, and assist in holding the radio to the dash as well as insulating the antenna from grounding against the dash metal. This connector is covered with the plastic trim nut 11A-18818 for 41. Before installing the radio make sure the antenna will plug into the top of the radio (snug slip fit). If the original radio box connector has been replaced or broken you will have to have it repaired. You can also check that the 18808 threads into the top of the radio properly (remove before installing radio). Then install the radio.

10-06-2015, 02:01 PM	#7
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,785	Re: Long range radio antenna wire WHAT YEAR??? The antenna plugs into the top of the radio box for 40 OR 41. There is no antenna lead to plug in. The antenna you picture appears correct on the radio end. Remove the threaded connector at the end, it is not correct, pull it off. See the Mac's catalog for part 01A-18808 which threads into the radio from the top of the dash, and assist in holding the radio to the dash as well as insulating the antenna from grounding against the dash metal. This connector is covered with the plastic trim nut 11A-18818 for 41. Before installing the radio make sure the antenna will plug into the top of the radio (snug slip fit). If the original radio box connector has been replaced or broken you will have to have it repaired. You can also check that the 18808 threads into the top of the radio properly (remove before installing radio). Then install the radio. Last edited by Terry,OH; 10-06-2015 at 02:07 PM.