Antenna problems
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Tulsa OK
Antenna problems
Is there any tricks or quick fixes if you antenna doesn't go down all the way. My makes it to the last inch and stops, 85% of the time.
Thanks for the info,
Jay
Thanks for the info,
Jay
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 340
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From: Round Rock Texas
I had a similar problem except mine would not go all the way up.
I waxed the antenna and wiped it down. Then moved it up and down
numerous times then again waxed it and it cleared up the problem.
Whatever you do don't oil or grease the antenna it only allows dirt to get into the motor area and cause failure and replacement.
Make sure it is not bent at the bottom.
Good luck!
I waxed the antenna and wiped it down. Then moved it up and down
numerous times then again waxed it and it cleared up the problem.
Whatever you do don't oil or grease the antenna it only allows dirt to get into the motor area and cause failure and replacement.
Make sure it is not bent at the bottom.
Good luck!
Pro
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Jenkintown PA
Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Cleaning it may help, but it sounds like the mast ribbon may have lost a tooth or two.
You can get a replacement ribbon for little over $20 and it's an easy install. Consider also a bypass switch that is available from MAD and similar suppliers. It permits you to use your tape player or CD without raising the antenna. I can get most of my local radio stations w/o raising the mast.
GOOD LUCK
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Team Owner
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From: Sussex,Wi
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Cleaning it may help, but it sounds like the mast ribbon may have lost a tooth or two.
Unforunately for me, nothing helped mine - it's 21 years old. I tried oiling. cleaning,waxing,forcing the bugger back in. Finally it died. Had to cut the wires otherwise the battery would've died (stuck in the full up position, constantly tried to retract and I didn't want to disassemble the rear hatch carpeting)
I'll be buying a whole new assembly sometime this winter.
They aren't too expensive, around $150.00 for the whole shebang.
Cheaper elsewhere, I know.
