Cartronix CTX-3416 | Antenna adapter with Signal Booster | FAKRA to DIN | Antenna amplifier

Installing an Android, CarPlay, or multimedia unit in your Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, or Skoda? You'll probably find that the original FAKRA antenna connection doesn't work optimally with your new radio. The result? Weak or interference-prone FM/AM reception.

The Cartronix CTX-3416 is the solution: this antenna adapter converts the FAKRA signal to DIN and amplifies the radio signal, so you can enjoy crystal-clear sound – just like with your original radio.

Key Features

✔ Specially for vehicles with a single FAKRA antenna connection
✔ Amplifies the radio signal for better AM/FM reception
✔ Compatible with aftermarket Android and CarPlay radios from any brand
✔ Plug & Play installation without cutting or soldering
✔ Compact design, easy to conceal behind the dashboard

Typical applications

✅ Replacement of original radio in VAG vehicles (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda)
✅ Improved reception with weak signal after installation
✅ Connecting the original FAKRA antenna to a DIN car radio
✅ Stable connection with modern Android head units

Compatibility

This article is universally applicable in cars equipped with a FAKRA antenna connector in combination with a DIN input on the aftermarket car radio. This mainly occurs in the vehicles listed below, where the original antenna is not directly compatible with the new head unit.

This adapter is suitable for:

• Volkswagen: Golf 5/6/7, Polo 9N/6R, Passat B6/B7, Touran, Tiguan
• Audi: A3 8P/8V, A4 B6/B7/B8, A6 C6/C7, Q3, Q5
• Seat: Ibiza 6L/6J, Leon 1P/5F, Altea, Toledo
• Skoda: Octavia 2/3, Fabia 2/3, Superb B6/B7, Yeti, Rapid

Thanks to its universal design, this antenna adapter can also be used with other makes and models, provided they have the same connection (FAKRA to DIN). Always check the connections of your vehicle and radio beforehand to ensure compatibility.

Technical specifications

• Connection: FAKRA female → DIN male
• Power: 12V (blue wire, connect to radio antenna power)
• Support: AM and FM radio
• Cable length: approx. 20 cm
• Weight: 30 grams
• Color: Black
• Model number: CTX-3416

Package contents

• 1x Cartronix CTX-3416 antenna adapter with built-in signal amplifier

Why choose the Cartronix CTX-3416?

After replacing your original head unit, radio reception can significantly degrade because aftermarket radios don't amplify the FAKRA signal by default. The CTX-3416 offers a quick and efficient solution, without the hassle of cutting cables or installing additional amplifiers. This ensures your driving experience remains optimal – with interference-free radio stations.