antenna problems
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
An antenna that is stuck up does not indicate you have a relay problem. It suggests you have a broken ribbon on the antenna post. If you need more info on this, please advise.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 696
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From: Jenkintown PA
There has been several recent posts on this antenna problem.
There should be some tips under the Tech Tips of the forum. Just click "Other" and go the Tech Tips.
It does sound like a broken mast ribbon. Before mine broke I did notice some issues in completely raising and lowering the mast. Had to basically retry several times to get the mast down or up.
The part can be obtained thru MAD or other vendors and I would suggest considering a bypass switch that is also sold particularly if you normally listen to your CD or tape player. The switch permits you to play each w/o raising the mast. And I get most local radio stations (wherever traveling) w/o raising the mast. Both parts you can probably get for under $50 and the installs are not difficult.
There should be some tips under the Tech Tips of the forum. Just click "Other" and go the Tech Tips.
It does sound like a broken mast ribbon. Before mine broke I did notice some issues in completely raising and lowering the mast. Had to basically retry several times to get the mast down or up.
The part can be obtained thru MAD or other vendors and I would suggest considering a bypass switch that is also sold particularly if you normally listen to your CD or tape player. The switch permits you to play each w/o raising the mast. And I get most local radio stations (wherever traveling) w/o raising the mast. Both parts you can probably get for under $50 and the installs are not difficult.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 20,290
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
If the nylon rod is broken, you can get the part from GM. I paid about $25 cad for mine. Here is a little info on your antenna.
http://members.shaw.ca/agent86/Power%20Antenna.pdf
http://members.shaw.ca/agent86/Power%20Antenna.pdf
