Antenna Motor
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Cincinnati Oh
Antenna Motor
On my `84, I believe the antenna motor pooped out on me. The funny thing is that I cannot push it down into the body, but it will come up very easily. Has a gear broken/jammed, etc?
Any ideas how to fix it, or the cheapest replacement?
:cheers:
Any ideas how to fix it, or the cheapest replacement?
:cheers:
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
Re: Antenna Motor (Ramanstud)
I had the same problem. Chances are you broke the nylon rod. G.M. sells repair consisting of new nylon rod attached to finial end of antenna. If you hear the motor running than the rod is most likely the problem. 20 dollar fix if you do it yourself. Good luck!! :cheers:
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Cincinnati Oh
Re: Antenna Motor (dankai)
kick butt, because I can hear the motor running!
But I'm guessing that's a special order part.... Arg. I hate going through the dealership- mostly because I want things NOW NOW NOW (and not next week sometime when they get around to shipping it....)
Thanks again, though!
:cheers:
But I'm guessing that's a special order part.... Arg. I hate going through the dealership- mostly because I want things NOW NOW NOW (and not next week sometime when they get around to shipping it....)
Thanks again, though!
:cheers:
Team Owner
Joined: May 2002
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Antenna Motor (Ramanstud)
I posted a link to a place with the exact same unit new for sale for ~$52 if I recall correctly. It's made by a Japanese company, Harada, and used in various makes and models of cars.
Try and do a search under my recent topics, for an antenna topic and you should find it.
Try and do a search under my recent topics, for an antenna topic and you should find it.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Fort Lauderdale FL
Re: Antenna Motor (Ramanstud)
I just replaced mine last night. The whole unit. Its pretty easy. I'd get a new one if I were you either factory replacement or the "Harada" as Central Coaster was saying. That way it saves you the hassle of having to take it apart and mess around with it. At least you'll be happy a newer one is in and chances are it wont go bad for a long time.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Kentucky
Re: Antenna Motor (87vette)
That way it saves you the hassle of having to take it apart and mess around with it.
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