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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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I have a quick question, does the Pioneer AVIC D3 require an adapter for the antenna?
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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No ... factory antenna plugs right in ...

If you doing an install ... I have a spare harness and Bezel I need to sell ...
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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I am doing the install, but mine doesn't plug right in, I have black plastic piece on the antenna, does that need to be removed?

Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Hmmm .. my car is 2006 ... and I just installed an Avic-D3 last Friday. The Orange Antenna Wire plugged right in ... you are putting it in the correct hole right?
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Mine's not plugging in seems odd. Crutchfield says I need an adapter


Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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I PM'd you ...

But here is another thread with a 2006 guy saying it plugged right in .. and a 2007 guy saying it didn;t ...

Like I said ... mine plugged right in ...

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...t=73898&page=3
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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2007 and 2008 Mustangsrequire an antenna adaptor.

Metra part number 40-CR10

Everything 2006 and older did not need it as the antenna plug in the car was the standard style that matched up to all aftermarket radios.
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: Unleashedbeast

2007 and 2008 Mustangs require an antenna adaptor.

Metra part number 40-CR10

Everything 2006 and older did not need it as the antenna plug in the car was the standard style that matched up to all aftermarket radios.
Good info ... now I won't give anymore incorrect advice .... [:@]
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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That's so lame!!!
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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I'm not worried about it. Until I bought this Mustang 1 month ago I had been a hardcore GM man. GM has required an antenna adaptor in every car they make from 1988. This is not a setback for me. Damn, it's only a 10.00 part retail. NO Big deal!



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