Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Beetle, Eos,
Jetta Wagon,
Passat, Tiguan,
Touareg

2005-2010

All

All

All

All

All except
Routan

2011-2013

All

All

All

All

Condition
91 13 13 May 31, 2013 2023490 Supersedes T.B. V911130 dated October 6, 2011 to include additional model
year applicability.
Antenna Diagnosis Overview

Technical Background
To provide an overview of:
• Antenna Connector Colors
• Coaxial Cable Information
• Model / Radio Antenna Locations
• AM/FM Diagnosis
• Satellite Radio Diagnosis
• Navigation (GPS) Diagnosis
• Diagnostic checks with Digital Volt Meter (DVOM)
Tip:
For older vehicles, see Technical Bulletin 2010411 Radio, Reception Diagnosis.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

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Service
Tip:
Roof mounted antenna that contain satellite radio or satellite radio / GPS functionality are referred to as “shark
fin” antennas compared to a standard roof mount antenna base & mast.
Antenna Connector Colors
The connectors of antenna cables are color coded for easy reference.
Tip:
Antenna module coaxial cable connectors may not use standard color coding.

Color

Description

White

AM / FM Functionality

Tan

FM Functionality

Green

• Satellite Radio Functionality
• Service Replacement Coaxial Cable

Dark Brown

• 2 antenna lead for external satellite module. Only
applies to MY 2005/2006 vehicles with two lead
system

Blue

GPS / Navigation Functionality

Grey

Remote Control Central Locking (Touareg option only)

Red

Phone Functionality - Not used in U.S. / Canada

nd

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Coaxial Cable Information
• Service replacement coaxial cables are universally keyed, meaning you can use them on any type of antenna
connector MY 2005.5 and newer (except NB/NBC).
Tip:
Certain models will need a 90 degree adapter to clear the back of the dash.
• Use PN 000098710 when GPS, Satellite or single lead
antenna system coaxial cable is being replaced.

PN 000098710
• Use PN 000098713 when a dual lead AM/FM1/FM2 coaxial
cable is being replaced at the radio side. Radios that use
this cable style include RNS 510, RNS 315, RCD 510 and
RCD 310.

PN 000098713

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Tip:
Clicking on the camera icon -arrow- in EKTA shows pictures
of the various antenna adapters.

• Coaxial cables must be ordered by length.
• Always install from the rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle. This allows extra length to be tucked away
behind the radio.
• In ETKA, replacement cables are found in the general section, illustration 035-20. As seen below.

• In vehicles equipped with an external satellite module, the coaxial cable runs from the antenna to the module.
Model / Radio Antenna Locations
Beetle (2013) / Passat Sedan (2012 - 2013)
Radio Antenna System Components
• Antenna – Rear Glass
• Right Side Antenna Booster (AM/FM1)
• Left Side Antenna Booster (FM2)

•
• Shark Fin Antenna

• Satellite (if equipped)
• GPS (if equipped)

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Jetta Sedan (2011-2013)
Radio Antenna System Components
• Antenna – Rear Glass
• Right Side Antenna Booster (AM/FM1)
• Left Side Antenna Booster (FM2)
Tip:
For complaints of complete loss of AM or AM/FM,
verify the cold solder joints on the rear glass are
good.
•
• Shark Fin Antenna

• Satellite (if equipped)
• GPS (if equipped)

Touareg (2011-2013)
RCD 550 / RNS 850 Radio Antenna System Components
Shark Fin Antenna

Satellite Radio / GPS (if equipped)

Rear Left Side Glass

AM/FM1

Rear Right Side Glass

FM2

Left Side Antenna Booster

AM/FM1

Right Side Antenna Booster

FM2

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Jetta Sedan (2005.5-2010), Passat Sedan (2006-2010), Rabbit / GTI (2006-2009)
Note:
Excludes entry level radio with antenna mast. See section RCD-210 (Premium 7 Low) MY 2005.5-2010.
Radio Antenna System Components
• Antenna - Rear glass
• Antenna Module
• GPS Antenna (if equipped)
Tip:
Antenna module must make good contact with rear
window or diminished reception will occur.

•
Shark Fin Antenna

• Satellite radio only

External Satellite Module

• Jetta sedan - Located under rear shelf
• Passat sedan - Located in right rear of hatch
compartment behind trim panel.
• Rabbit/GTI - Located under passenger front seat

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Passat Wagon (2007-2010)
Radio Antenna System Components
• Left Side Glass Antenna (FM2)
• Left Side Antenna Booster (FM1)
• Right Side Glass Antenna (AM/FM1)
• Right Side Antenna Booster (AM/FM1)

•
Shark Fin Antenna

Satellite - RCD-510, Premium 7
Satellite / GPS RNS-510, MFD2
Note:
RCD-510, RNS-510 satellite coaxial cable routes
directly from shark fin antenna to radio.

External Satellite Module

Located in right rear of hatch compartment behind trim
panel.

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Jetta SportWagen (2009-2013), Golf Wagon (2010-2013)
Note:
Excludes entry level radio with antenna mast. See section RCD-210 (Premium 7 Low) MY 2005.5-2010.
Antenna System Components

2009

2010+

AM/FM1/Sat/GPS - RNS-510

Sat/GPS - RNS-510

AM/FM1/Sat - Premium 7

Sat - RCD-510

Attaches to shark fin

Not applicable

Left Side Glass Antenna

No reception functionality

FM2

Left Side Glass Booster

Not applicable

FM2

Right Side Glass Antenna

FM2

AM/FM1

Right Side Glass Booster

FM2

AM/FM1

Shark Fin Antenna

Antenna Mast

External Satellite Module

Located under passenger front seat (Premium 7 only)

Golf / GTI (2010-2013)
Radio Antenna System Components
• Antenna - Rear Glass (R11)
• AM/FM1 Module - R109
• FM2 Module - R108
Note:
MY 2010 RCD-210 radio does not have a FM2
module.
• AM Filter - R177
• FM Filter - R178
• FM Filter - R179
•

Tip:
R178 & R179 are used for rear window heating

Shark Fin Antenna

• Satellite
• GPS (if equipped)
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CC (2009-2013)
Radio Antenna System Components
• AM/FM1 Module - R109
• FM2 Module - R108
• FM Filter - R178
• FM Filter - R179
Note:
There is no AM Filter (R177) on this antenna
system.

Shark Fin Antenna

• Satellite
• GPS (if equipped)

External Satellite Module

• Located under passenger front seat (Premium 7
only) Antenna - Rear Glass (R11)

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