# 01 vw passat radio **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 29, 2004, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359 "2004-12-29T11:00:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2004, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/1 "2004-12-29T11:00:11Z")
got a new cd head unit for my girls whip gonna swap out the stock one any thing else i need other then a wireing harness for the car? any special tricks to getting the stock one out? ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2004, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/2 "2004-12-29T11:06:06Z")
possibly an antenna adapter, my 97 vw needed one. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2004, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/3 "2004-12-29T11:32:08Z")
> [@eurodad](#): > > possibly an antenna adapter, my 97 vw needed one. can that be bought at best buy? ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2004, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/4 "2004-12-29T11:41:23Z")
possibly, but you would have better luck at a stereo shop. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2004, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/5 "2004-12-29T11:41:49Z")
> [@eurodad](#): > > possibly, but you would have better luck at a stereo shop. got ya! ---
**Author:** ![berad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/berad/32/5953_2.png) [@berad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/berad)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2004, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/6 "2004-12-29T12:40:17Z")
Go to Circuit City and buy a set of quick connect wire adapters. No cutting, no soldering, just get the VW end and the end for whatever brand head unit you got, plug it all together and slide it in. Oh yea, if you can get the VW radio keys that would be great but modded Panasonic keys work just as well. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2004, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/7 "2004-12-29T12:41:19Z")
> [@Be\_Rad](#): > > Go to Circuit City and buy a set of quick connect wire adapters. No cutting, no soldering, just get the VW end and the end for whatever brand head unit you got, plug it all together and slide it in. Oh yea, if you can get the VW radio keys that would be great but modded Panasonic keys work just as well. cool radio keys??? ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2004, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/8 "2004-12-29T16:03:24Z")
come see me at the waterfront best buy ant adapter we got em they are $11.50 he needs a special one go get am reception, ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2004, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/9 "2004-12-29T21:06:26Z")
you can use old credit cards for the VW keys… they are just the tool to pop the stereo out. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/10 "2004-12-30T04:26:52Z")
> [@whitey](#): > > you can use old credit cards for the VW keys… they are just the tool to pop the stereo out. ahh i see so there are no screws hold the stero in? where do you slide in the credit card on the side? ---
**Author:** ![berad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/berad/32/5953_2.png) [@berad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/berad)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/11 "2004-12-30T08:03:19Z")
> [@2FNFast](#): > > ahh i see so there are no screws hold the stero in? > > where do you slide in the credit card on the side? no screws. There are is a vertical 1/2 in. slot on either side of the radio. You will have to cut up an old credit card to fit… ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/12 "2004-12-30T08:15:27Z")
> [@Be\_Rad](#): > > no screws. > > There are is a vertical 1/2 in. slot on either side of the radio. You will have to cut up an old credit card to fit… and what jus slid it in and the credit card will depress the tap down? ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/13 "2004-12-30T08:21:17Z")
[http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/RADIO\_REMOVAL\_TOOLS\_EUROPEAN\_REMOVAL\_TOOL\_TYPE\_II\_VW\_\_\_AUDI\_\_p\_246.html](http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/RADIO_REMOVAL_TOOLS_EUROPEAN_REMOVAL_TOOL_TYPE_II_VW ___AUDI__ p_246.html) this is what the ends should look like ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/14 "2004-12-30T08:24:37Z")
> [@fmfkid250](#): > > [http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/RADIO\_REMOVAL\_TOOLS\_EUROPEAN\_REMOVAL\_TOOL\_TYPE\_II\_VW\_\_\_AUDI\_\_p\_246.html](http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/RADIO_REMOVAL_TOOLS_EUROPEAN_REMOVAL_TOOL_TYPE_II_VW ___AUDI__ p_246.html) > > this is what the ends should look like you know what i boiught the radio at best buy and they installed it for free and took it out of my old car for free wonder if they cover putting back in the other car?? it was some kinda deal they where running ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/15 "2004-12-30T08:30:07Z")
if it’s a double din monsoon stereo the release slots will be horozontal and the ‘key’ you should make will look like a steak knife… just keep the ‘straight’ edge to the outsides of the stereo with the ‘knife part’ inside… should be about 3 inches long by 1/2 in wide. if it’s not a monsoon double din, it’s easy. wiring harness ownz ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/16 "2004-12-30T08:31:31Z")
> [@fshowcars](#): > > if it’s a double din monsoon stereo the release slots will be horozontal and the ‘key’ you should make will look like a steak knife… just keep the ‘straight’ edge to the outsides of the stereo with the ‘knife part’ inside… should be about 3 inches long by 1/2 in wide. > > if it’s not a monsoon double din, it’s easy. > > wiring harness ownz i may just have to get the stuff and swing out to your garage one night! :bj: radio bs shit owns me i hate this crap ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/17 "2004-12-30T11:31:35Z")
> [@fmfkid250](#): > > come see me at the waterfront best buy > > ant adapter we got em they are $11.50 > > he needs a special one go get am reception, how much is the wireing harness? can you get me the part numbers i need for it ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/01-vw-passat-radio/171359/18 "2004-12-30T11:43:22Z")
what head unit is in there… a single din or a double?