85 antenna problem
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85 antenna problem
I have searched forum and have read stuff but not on my year which Is 85. What is the way to go replace anttena motor for 43 bucks which I saw on ebay or the plastic ribbon? The motor works but antenna will not go up but I have perfect reception without having the antenna go up. Its just nice to have things working the way they should be.
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I have searched forum and have read stuff but not on my year which Is 85. What is the way to go replace anttena motor for 43 bucks which I saw on ebay or the plastic ribbon? The motor works but antenna will not go up but I have perfect reception without having the antenna go up. Its just nice to have things working the way they should be.
Hi
You will need to replace the antenna mast, the metal clip on the end of the ribbin usually breaks. Remove the antenna from the car, undo the bolts for the support and remove antenna cable. Then unscrew the big nut (reach your arm up beside the muffler and unscrew it anticlockwise)
The whole assembly then will come out and unplug the antenna plug, remember to grease the plastic gear and wheel assembly so it doesnt bind.
Then re fit the antenna assembly and you will be good to go for many more years.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5Z50000050F~~~
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I wrote an article on how to fix the antennas on the earlier cars, with lots of pictures:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...post1585811362
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...post1585811362
