Windshield Antenna Power

• Feb 18, 2013

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I am installing fiberglass fenders and i will not be reinstalling the factory antenna back on the fender.

i will be installing a powered antenna on the windshield.

Looking for advise on the most convenient place to pickup up 12V power for the antenna.

 

• Feb 18, 2013

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there is an accessory wire at the steering column. i will have to wait until tomorrow to get the wire color. i cant log on to my wiring info for some reason

 

• Feb 18, 2013

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I was wondering what you glass guys were doing for an antenna. I plan to have the same delimma very soon. So where on the windshield does this install? Or are ya replacing the windshield with one that has the antenna built in? Pics!

 

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try this

Metra Part # 44-UA200 | Aftermarket Antenna | Metra Online

Metra Part # 44-UA205 | Aftermarket Antenna | Metra Online

they are windsheid mount amplified antennas. it needs power and ground, and i think you also need an adapter to plug into the ford radio...

 

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Would you find out if I need something else to hook it up to my stereo. I've got the 2010 with nav.

 

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ISFast said:

Would you find out if I need something else to hook it up to my stereo. I've got the 2010 with nav.

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I plan on installing up by the rearview mirror.

Here is the antenna:

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index....tegory_id=406/home_id=-1/mode=prod/prd105.htm


I purchased an adapter kit from metra because the factory antenna connection is different than the after market antenna.

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The Car Stereo Company said:

there is an accessory wire at the steering column. i will have to wait until tomorrow to get the wire color. i cant log on to my wiring info for some reason

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That would be great. Thank you

 

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I'd like to see the adapter kit pic when you get it!

 

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Me too!

 

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it takes a chrysler antenna adapter. dont know why ford would use a chrysler part, but the did. it started a few years back.

Metra Part # 40-CR10 | Chrysler Antenna | Metra Online

 

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