How to replace antenea on 85 vette?

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Apr 12, 2008 | 04:52 AM

85L98-84L83

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How to replace antenea on 85 vette?

My antenea wont go up. How do you get at it from underneath? Is it a big deal to change?

Apr 12, 2008 | 05:15 AM

vinnies87

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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07

Reference FSM, again, will all the different posts, its time to get a FSM or learn to use the Search, Advanced, Archive posts function. You'll find your answers and alot of good info this way... 99% of the questions asked have already been said and answered before...

Under = Yes
Deal = No
2 options - mast replace ment or new unit
or could just have broken wires

Apr 12, 2008 | 07:19 AM

AGENT 86

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From: Summerland B.C. Canada

After diagnosis and you have confirmed that removal is required, pull the wheel and inner fender.
http://members.shaw.ca/agent86/power...a%20wiring.pdf
http://members.shaw.ca/agent86/Power%20Antenna.pdf

Apr 12, 2008 | 07:31 AM

85L98-84L83

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Thanks agent86, nice reply, not like some

Apr 12, 2008 | 07:59 AM

AGENT 86

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What the hell are you doing up so early, said the early bird.

Apr 12, 2008 | 09:33 AM

FOURSPEEDVETTE

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A little short "cut"

One trick is to just cut the wire going to the relay under the back hatch trim panel and splice the new wire onto it. There is a rubber grommet that the original wire goes through near the antenna motor that is a real pita to get the wire through. I spliced mine there and saved alot of time and headaches.

Apr 12, 2008 | 12:35 PM

williammackean

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St. Jude Donor '07

I replaced mine with a Harada from Mid America. It was a breeze. It comes with detailed instructions. You can also download the instructions from MAM's site and see if it is something you want to tackle. I did not splice a single wire.