How to Connect a Dodge Durango Factory Radio to a Motorola Antenna

The majority of car stereos, both OEM and aftermarket, use a Motorola-style antenna plug. However a few manufacturers, in particular Chrysler, use antenna connectors that are a slightly different size than the Motorola standard. If you have an antenna with a Motorola-style connector on the end of the antenna cable, you can easily overcome the size obstacle by using a readily-available adapter.

Things You'll Need

• Female Motorola to male Chrysler antenna adapter

Instructions

1. Unplug the existing antenna cable from the jack on the back of the radio. This will be a silver plug attached to a black coaxial cable that looks much like a TV cable.

2. Plug the male end of the adapter plug into the antenna jack on the rear of the Durango radio.

3. Plug the male Motorola plug on the end of the antenna cable into the female Motorola plug on the adapter.

Tips & Warnings

• The adapter used is an inexpensive device, available at car audio stores and installers.

References

• "Car Stereo Cookbook"; Mark Rumreich; 2005