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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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I have installed an electric antenna on my Z and want to not have the antenna up when listing to my CD changer. Have any of you put a switch in and if so where did you place the switch. I thought I could get the factory driving light switch with the trunk release but that is wired in such a way that I can not use it. Any good Ideals.
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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I think it is fixedroofcoupe.com that has a how-to on how to make it work with the ignition and the radio switch.

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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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I ran the wires along the right inner fender and bought a $3.00 switch from Radio Shack. Tucked the wire under the carpet and fender plastic and ran it along the seat partition. Layed the switch there. Can't see it and you simply reach behind the passenger seat to flip it. Honestly, you won't hardly ever use it because you'll be listening mostly to the CD (with antenna down). And around town most stations come in clear even with it down. Good Luck. It works great.
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Thanks I'll give that a try.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BudsZ06
I have installed an electric antenna on my Z and want to not have the antenna up when listing to my CD changer. Have any of you put a switch in and if so where did you place the switch. I thought I could get the factory driving light switch with the trunk release but that is wired in such a way that I can not use it. Any good Ideals.
Mine is located in the center console, beside the gas door button.
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