Description
Metra 40-VW21 Reverse European Flat-Connector Antenna Adapter Without Internal Capacitor
Connect a compatible aftermarket antenna to the original radio in the applications listed for the Metra 40-VW21. The adapter uses a female Motorola connection and a European-style flat factory-radio connector. It omits the internal capacitor that Metra says can limit reception in some European vehicles.
Features
- Adapt a matching aftermarket antenna to the specified original radio connection.
- The female Motorola socket connects to the replacement antenna plug.
- A Volkswagen/Audi European-style flat connector supplies the factory-radio side.
- No internal capacitor is included, addressing the reception limitation identified by Metra for some European vehicles.
- The exact application list identifies supported Mercedes-Benz models and their individual years.
Technical Specifications
| Direction | Aftermarket antenna to factory radio |
|---|---|
| Antenna connector | Female Motorola |
| Factory connector | European-style flat |
| Internal capacitor | Not included |
Vehicle Applications
- 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
- 1988-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300CE
- 1984-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300D
- 1986-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E
- 1984-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
- 1986-1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL
- 1988-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
- 1988-1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
- 1990-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
- 1984-1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
- 1988-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300TE
- 1991 Mercedes-Benz 350SD
- 1990-1991 Mercedes-Benz 350SDL
- 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE
- 1982-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC
- 1981-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
- 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC
- 1992-1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E
- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400SE
- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
- 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
- 1992-1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E
- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
- 1992-1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
- 1990-1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
- 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
- 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
- 1986-1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
- 2002-2004 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG
- 1995-1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG
- 1998-2000 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
- 1994-1996 Mercedes-Benz C220
- 1997-2004 Mercedes-Benz C230
- 2001-2004 Mercedes-Benz C240
- 1994-2000 Mercedes-Benz C280
- 2001-2004 Mercedes-Benz C320
- 2001-2006 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG
- 2005-2006 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
- 1998-2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500
- 1998-2006 Mercedes-Benz CL600
- 2001-2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG
- 1998-2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
- 1999-2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
- 2003-2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500
- 1999-2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
- 1995-1999 Mercedes-Benz E300
- 1994-2002 Mercedes-Benz E320
- 1994-1997 Mercedes-Benz E420
- 1998-2002 Mercedes-Benz E430
- 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500
- 2003-2006 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG
- 2002-2006 Mercedes-Benz G500
- 2000-2003 Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG
- 1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320
- 2003-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350
- 1999-2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430
- 2002-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500
- 2001-2006 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
- 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz S320
- 1994-2006 Mercedes-Benz S350
- 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz S420
- 2000-2006 Mercedes-Benz S430
- 1994-2006 Mercedes-Benz S500
- 1994-2006 Mercedes-Benz S600
- 2003-2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
- 1994-1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320
- 1994-2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500
- 1994-2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600
- 2002-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG
- 1998-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
- 2001-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK320
Installation Notes
Select by the original radio connection and exact vehicle application. Absence of the capacitor does not guarantee a reception improvement in every installation.