Power Antenna Relay
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Power Antenna Relay
My power antenna on my 80 is not workig. I can hear a definative click from the relay behind the passanger seat when the radio is turned on or off. Is this normal or should it be an indication of a faulty relay. I realy do not want to try working on the mast motor assembly if I do not have to being in such a tight area.
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Originally Posted by drswitala
My power antenna on my 80 is not workig. I can hear a definative click from the relay behind the passanger seat when the radio is turned on or off. Is this normal or should it be an indication of a faulty relay. I realy do not want to try working on the mast motor assembly if I do not have to being in such a tight area.
So, if I remember correctly, the clicking behind the passenger side seat is normal b/c the power antenna is powered on and off by negative ground. There should be 3 plugs behind the pass seat rear compartment, check thoroughly the all the prongs are pluged into the plugs correctly, if so in my opinion its the antenna motor the is the culprit.
I hope this information helps.
Melting Slicks
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Does your motor run but the antenna still does not go up or down? If you can hear your motor running the problems is usually the cable that pulls the rod up and down. There is a repair kit for that sold thru Ecklers and other vendors. Otherwise it sounds like the motor might have to be replaced.
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Renewing this thread. I’m having this exact issue. The power antenna was working; however, I changed out the stereo, aftermarket to aftermarket, and the problem started. It’s weird though, because when I turn the ignition on, it works normal. It’s only when the ignition is off.
Any help is appreciated.
Mahalo!
hunter
Any help is appreciated.
Mahalo!
hunter
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Renewing this thread. I’m having this exact issue. The power antenna was working; however, I changed out the stereo, aftermarket to aftermarket, and the problem started. It’s weird though, because when I turn the ignition on, it works normal. It’s only when the ignition is off.
Any help is appreciated.
Mahalo!
hunter
Any help is appreciated.
Mahalo!
hunter
Please start a new thread with your question. You can add a link to this one if there’s something you would like to refer to.
