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Old Apr 11, 2024 | 02:04 PM
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Curious. Just had the windshield replaced on my base 2004 convertible w/heads-up option. I noticed a connection at the top behind the rearview mirror that I never realized was there. Looks like a flat, male blade type connector you'd expect to see for an antenna hook up or for a defrost. What is that supposed to connect to or did the body shop install the wrong windshield. Heads-up display works.
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Sounds like you already know what you’re looking at. Without a photo it’s a guess of course, but sure sounds exactly like my front antenna connection.
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Yeah, you're right a picture is worth a 1000 words. Did convertibles come with 2 connections for the antenna? I always figured the one in the back was the only one. Here's what it looks like.
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My 04 Vert with the original windshield has no such connection.
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That's what I figured. They installed the wrong windshield. They did install one with the heads-up option.
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Originally Posted by NTSOMLO
That's what I figured. They installed the wrong windshield. They did install one with the heads-up option.
It may be due to availability. An antenna windshield will fit vehicles with and without a mechanical antenna.
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