Ok, so I spent the day removing the 1980’s aftermarket alarm system on my newly aquired 81 SC. Unbelievable amount of excess wiring, components, and switches.

Next, I started properly installing the newer stereo unit. I ran into a puzzle - my car has what I assume is a factory installed electric antenna in the driver’s side fender. I have the antenna lead, but cannot locate the wire for power on signal fromthe stereo. According to my Bentley Service Manual, which has very little on the radio system, it says the wire from the antenna to the radio for power signal is white. But I can’t find it.

Does anyone know where the white wire enters the cabin area of the car body?

How does one access or replace the antenna if necessary? Looks like the only way to get at is reaching around the trunk hinge trying to get into the fender?

Thanks!
Charles in Dallas

Many thanks! Very logical, however I only see the antenna arial lead coming through.

When I reach my hand around the trunk hinge putting my hand on what I think is the electric antenna, I feel two harnesses coming from that area. I think I need to studynthose and where they go. One splits and a larger wire goes to the fuse panel, the rest of the harness goes along the firewall but I can’t see where.

Anybody else have an experience?

Well, it turns out my antenna is mechanical, or manual, not electric. Spent a lot of time chasing and searching for wiring harness I guess doesn’t exist on my car? I finally was able to get a good view of the antenna through the door jamb and saw it was manual.

Did Porsche exclude wiring harness for options not selected?

Were fog lights an option? (US delivered car)

Were fog lights standard equipment on a 81 or an option?