Power antenna wire... what is it for?

[Youhearthat? 10+ year member]

I have this metra harnees that came with my kit, and I have a power antenna wire that is supposed to go connected into my new headunit... but my car doesn't have a power antenna... should I connect it anyway?

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[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

if you don't have any amps to turn on - or a power antenna to extend - it's not used.

 

[KaeZoo 10+ year member]

Depends on the car; but as mentioned, sometimes a power antenna wire is also used to switch on a factory amp. You can't hurt anything by connecting it, though, even if it isn't needed.