antenna replacement tips
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From: Erie Pa
antenna replacement tips
The power antenna on my 1990 Coupe quit working. I found a replacement on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...874342402&rd=1 It looks like a pain in the butt to change, any tips?
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Re: antenna replacement tips (Jim Holbrook)
I believe there is a Tech Tip on it. :cheers:
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From: Bergen County NJ
Re: antenna replacement tips (alphado)
I replaced mine yesterday-the entire job took ~45 minutes. I removed both left side tail light housings and had very good access to the antenna. I only had to get on my back for a couple of minutes to wiggle the antenna out the bottom of the rear quater panel. I don't know if removing the tail light housings is simple on the 84-90, it was very easy on my '94.
good luck,
Steve
good luck,
Steve
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From: Alive and well in Burlington NC
Re: antenna replacement tips (alphado)
Turn the ignition on and turn the radio on. Now turn the radio off. If the motor runs and stops and the antenna still won't move it may be just the mast. Might be worth it to check.
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Re: antenna replacement tips (alphado)
It is really a pretty simple job. Remove rear speaker and cover on driver side for access to the cable. jack car up, remove rear tire. remove inside fender well. Then you will have easy access to remove the antenna.
That price on ebay looks pretty good. You spend twice that for a factory one.
That price on ebay looks pretty good. You spend twice that for a factory one.
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Re: antenna replacement tips (alphado)
I put in a Hirschman antenna. It works fine but you will need an adaptor to connect the two coaxials. Also, you will need a schematic to hook the two power wires to the antenna power relay. You have to splice them in. :yesnod:
[Modified by brdd, 9:55 AM 12/10/2002]
[Modified by brdd, 9:55 AM 12/10/2002]
