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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 11:49 AM
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Hi MY power antenna lowered than I got a humming noise and my antenna won't raise on my 79 anyone know what the problem is Thanks Paul
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Probably the nylon cable on the inside broke....
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http://www.antennamastsrus.com/GM/Ch...01979-1982.htm

http://www.antennamastsrus.com/Instructions%20Mast.htm
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If it continues running, disconnect the battery, pull the "clock" fuse, or unplug the relay under the center armrest before it burns out!
Especially on a late79-82 style. They like to keep running.
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