Radios/Telephones with External Antenna

Radios/Telephones with External Antenna

Cell Phones and Portable Two-Way Radios with Separate External Antenna

• Radio remote controls (for example, for garage door opener) and wireless units (such as a keyboard or PC mouse) may only be used in the vehicle if the transmitted output is maximum 100 mW.

• Please follow exactly the operating instructions and installation instructions of the manufacturer of mobile telephones, radio-based devices, and antennas.

• The devices' optimal range will only be reached with an exterior antenna.

• When telephone and two-way radio systems are installed properly there is no danger to safety systems such as the ABS or the airbag. A prerequisite is however that there has been no intervention in their installations. Parallel wiring to such systems must be avoided.

• Excessively high electromagnetic fields can arise if mobile telephones and radio devices, with or without an incorrectly installed exterior antenna, are used. In such a case, damage to health and interference with vehicle electronics cannot be ruled out.

Radios/Telephones with a Transmitted Output Above 10 Watts, Prerequisites

• The transmitted output on antenna base (see manufacturers designations) must not exceed the relevant maximum values.

• You may not use antenna locations other than those shown in the table.

Transmitting power and antenna location table => [ Radios/Telephones with External Antenna, Antenna Installation Locations ] Locations.

Performing Repairs

Disconnect the battery before starting.

Use the most current wiring diagram.

Trim panels, removing and installing.

Follow the manufacturer operating and installation instructions for cellular telephones, two-way radios and antennas. Refer to the Operating Instructions.

Secure wiring harnesses to cable ties. Wrap connectors with foam to avoid rattling noises.

Transmitted Output , Possible Installation Locations

Volkswagen permits the installation and operation of radio units, as long as the transmitted power on antenna base, listed in table, is not exceeded. For prescribed antenna locations see table.

Limit according to VDE 0848, part 2 (max. permissible field intensity to protect persons) must be maintained even, if necessary, through reduction of transmission output.

Voltage Supply

When retrofitting a radio, the battery is used for connection the positive and negative wires.

The wiring harness must be manufactured additionally:

• Power supply (+) red wire with 2.5 mm 2 cross section

• Power supply (-) brown wire with 2.5 mm 2 cross section

The positive wire must have a fuse which must be located very close to the battery. Attach the fuse panel next to the battery. Both wires must be encased in an insulating hose.

Make suitable connections at the battery end.

Proceed on unit side according to operating instructions.

The additional wiring harness must be routed separately from vehicle wiring, the distance apart must be at least 10 cm.

Some telephone systems and radios also need terminal 15. In this case, route a black wire, 1.5 mm2 cross section, from the transmitter/receiver unit to terminal 15a.

When installing, make sure wiring connections are not routed parallel to standard wiring.