smartadze

Hi
I had the trunk-mounted cd-changer (2003 50th Anny convertible), and I recently installed a simple plug-and-play harness to connect it instead to my MP3 player. Works great.

I would now like to get rid of the power antenna. Unlike most head units, the antenna is UP whenever the unit is on, rather than only when listening to AM/FM. I get a distinct whistle-type noise over 50mph with the top down and the antenna up. I would like to disable it permanently. Removing fuse number 23 (labeled "power antenna") worked, but also killed power to the cd-changer (and my MP3 conversion).

I don't need or want an on-off switch (as posted in Electrical/audio), but would seek a simple method to kill it entirely. Rather than start taking panels off, I thought I would ask for advice here.

Thank you in advance for your help and insight.

65GGvert

Clip or disconnect the power wire going to the antenna. The easiest place to access it is behind the trunk liner by the antenna. If the wires aren't accessible there, you can remove the right rear tail light and get to them through the hole.

smartadze

Of course you are correct: Fuse 24 :-)

Q1: Where is the most accessible point to get to the black ground wire?

Q2: I assume the two-wire connector is located near the antenna itself?

Many thanks.

jcgunn

Remove the carpet by the antenna. Cut the pink wire. Done, 5 minutes max.

smartadze

Exactly as stated! The carpet is not even held down - just pulls easily aside and there is the wire. Given the other tasks I have undertaken, I would never have believed it was this easy :-)

Many thanks.

T_Vert

I just pulled the carpet on that side and unplugged it. Not sure why you guys are even consideringcutting a wire.

jcgunn

By leaving all but the pink wire intact, the antenna is still operational while retracted. (for strong local stations)

Brit dex

thats interesting, I may do this too.. I only use FM to link my SAt NAv to the stereo, as it houses MP3's etc.. so hopfully it should still work, or with it being right next to system, may work anyway?

GettnBetter

The antenna was the loudest thing with the top down, the wind whistled on it.

I just unplugged mine also. No need to cut anything and its east to get to in the trunk

Amazing1

Can someone tell me where the "toe plate" is located in a 04 Vert?

I know what it sounds like but I have a bad back and bending down to look inside the car is kind of tough for me. I didn't see anything that looked like it opened up to reveal fuses on first glance, so that is why I am asking. Is it up higher than the top of the floor mats, kind of almost under the dash?

I ask because I am trying to pull the fuse #24 to stop the antenna from going up since I do not listen to the radio. Will this cause me to lose anything else, stereo or otherwise if I do this?

Thanks so much for your assistance.

My Vette Life

disconnect the power to the antenna and leave the antenna and radio cable connected.

Located in the trunk on the right bottom corner. Absolutely no need to take out any tail lights lol.

If you need more help pm me and I'll make a video.

LannyL81

Amazing1: to see the "toe kick", remove the passenger side floor mat; right where the floor pan bends upwards is the bottom of the "toe kick", should be able to feel the lip of the panel. Look about 8" higher and on each side are the retainers. Same color as the carpet.