2006 antenna replacement

[hotbarrels]

Can anyone tell me if the 2006 Polo factory radio antenna is boosted at the antenna, and therefore has a power supply running to it at the back of the car? I want to buy a replacement one before I start start stripping the old one out and what to make sure I get the correct model.

Cheers

[PiRACY]

Hi, I'm fairly sure they are, as this foldable replacement has a power input. I was considering the GTI CUP Edition style whiplash antenna which just screws on to the existing bases' lug.

[hotbarrels]

Hi, I'm fairly sure they are, as this foldable replacement has a power input. I was considering the GTI CUP Edition style whiplash antenna which just screws on to the existing bases' lug.

Thanks for the link. I could't find any OEM replacement in NZ. Managed to locate a generic one but wasn't sure if it needed the booster. With the Auckland weather the way it is I don't want to start pulling things apart to find out that I have the wrong item. Your linked item is cheaper delivered than the NZ one so I will order today.

The new radio I fitted has crap broadcast reception so I am suspecting that the antenna is poked based on the internet search.

[seangti]

Did your radio work before the new HU??

Most likely you just need an aerial booster due to the new head unit rather than the aerial itself.

Like this - Inline Antenna Aerial Booster Amplifier FOR Volkswagen Passat B5 B6 B7 Alltrack | eBay

[kaanage]

You will need one of these to amplify and convert from the antenna socket
Phantom Antenna Amplifier Fakra DIN Audi BMW Seat Skoda VW Vauxhall Ford | eBay

[hotbarrels]

Cheers guys.