What is this blue wire for?

BoneZ

I have this adapter for my antenna. For what is the blue wire used?

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SouthArk370Z

One of the in-house stereo gurus should have an answer before very long. Subbed to find out what the answer is. I'd guess it's power to an antenna amp but not at all sure.

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Kazzan11236

Antennas need power

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BoneZ

They do?

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Kazzan11236

When switching to aftermarket radio yea

But dont take my word for it... Ive only sold car audio, never installed in a car only installing on the car audio board

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Kazzan11236

Blue wire attaches to the wire harness blue wire

http://newbeetle.org/forums/car-audi...3/topics/48090

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BoneZ

I was thinking maybe that was used if the car had a power antenna.

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Kazzan11236

Naw the stock radio pushes power to the antenna by way of design... Aftermarket u always have to wire it to the blue wire on the harness... Should be a blue wire that says antenna

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BoneZ

Yeah, as in the antenna/amp turn on. I've always used that for amps and to raise power antennas. I've never had a car that required power just for the antenna.

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BoneZ

Thank you sir. Never had a car with an active antenna. Must explain the awesome reception I get living in the boonies.

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BoneZ

I should have probably waited until I got home and did a proper search before just asking on my phone. I see this topic comes up a lot. My apologies brethren and sisteren.