81 Power Antenna problem
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81 Power Antenna problem
I just installed a GM reproduction antenna on my 81' that I bought from Corvette Central. It worked great with the factory radio about 15 times. Went out for a ride a while ago and when I turned the car off the antenna stayed up. Have any of you had a repro antenna burn out so quick? I noticed that it sits really close to the muffler, could this be a problem? If this is going to be an issue I am considering going with a fixed mast antenna as these damn power ones are not cheap at $169.00 a pop. What do you guys think, could I have just gotten a bad unit? Should I return it and ask for a replacement or my cash? She looked so sleek with the antenna down when parked. Car gives me so much grief that I feel like selling it to get a C-5, but when i drive her, I fall in love again, lol.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
Sounds real familiar to me also, I purchased a GM reproduction antenna for my "81" from Zip, it went up and down for maybe 10 times then it wouldn't go up. The motor was really hot when I started troubleshooting it, I plan to return it. After all of this I found out that all I needed to do was replace the mast on my original, the motor worked fine. I bought the mast section from Corvette Central, works fine so far.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,992
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From: Antioch IL
return it I had the same problem with mine and after i checked the complete system (wiring and relay) and determined that indeed it was the antenna i returned it to Zip and they sent me out a new ASAP. Now it works fine.
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Joined: May 2004
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From: Mechanicsville VA
This is what we do, if you have a problem please send it back. No questions asked. We will not make you eat shipping on a defective part if it was not your fault.
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