Replacing windshield antenna with fender mounted Antenna

Mark J. Besso quattro at audisport.com
Tue Apr 26 18:51:46 EDT 2005


SJ,

Audi had a TSB covering exactly that problem.  It listed all the components 
necessary for installing a power antenna on the rear ¼ panel.  You might 
want to seek out your friendly local dealer for a copy.

~Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "SJ"
Subject: Replacing windshield antenna with fender mounted Antenna


<snip>
> Instead of screwing around with the amplifier in the back and trying to
> figure out what the problem is, I'd rather install a standard rear fender
> mounted antenna.
> Are there any issues with the antenna cable connections at the radio?
> Do I need an antenna cable interface adapter?
> Can I just disconnect the front windshield antenna from the radio and only
> use the rear antenna?
> Do I need a termination resistor or short at the disconnected front 
> antenna
> input jack?
>
> Any BTDT would be appreciated.
>
> SJ



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