antenna disablement
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Drifting
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antenna disablement
I want to disable the radio antenna and did a few searches for how to do it. I don't want to install a switch for on/off. So I tried to remove the carpeted panel in my convertible trunk for access to the antenna plug. Is the right screw for the cargo net holding the panel in place? I couldn't get the panel to release and I didn't want to break it. Is removing the screw necessary to pull out the carpeted panel? Another fear is that I won't be able to get it back in place. The trunk is exactly as it was 23 years ago when it left Bowling Green...
TIA everyone...
MODS: I forgot that I was in "general" please send this post to "tech". Thanks...
TIA everyone...
MODS: I forgot that I was in "general" please send this post to "tech". Thanks...
Last edited by bc6152; Jun 2, 2021 at 05:18 PM.
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Pull the fuse. It's a lot easier.
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Definitely worth trying before removing the trunk trim and electronics.
Last edited by MSG C5; Jun 2, 2021 at 09:15 PM.
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The antenna looks dated to me and so do the stubby versions which have a terrible signal for distant stations. I bought a shark fin-style antenna but it won’t fit the radius of the fender.
So...I pulled the antenna fuse. That keeps the great reception because the antenna is still connected inside my plastic fantastic car and now the antenna never goes up like it’s a 90’s vehicle.
So...I pulled the antenna fuse. That keeps the great reception because the antenna is still connected inside my plastic fantastic car and now the antenna never goes up like it’s a 90’s vehicle.
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I need to do this. I also hate the look of the antenna. It's always annoyed me that the antenna goes up when I'm listening to a CD. There seem to be several options listed here. It would be easy to pull the tail light and get to the harness, but it would also be easy to pull the fuse. Does pulling the fuse effect anything other than just the antenna?
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Agreed
Hey Warlord-
Agreed. I hated the antenna going up. So pulling the fuse only stopped powering the antenna’s raising and lowering as far as I know.
No other issues. And I still get excellent radio reception anytime. I use USB sticks for 1000s of tunes or Spotify.
Agreed. I hated the antenna going up. So pulling the fuse only stopped powering the antenna’s raising and lowering as far as I know.
No other issues. And I still get excellent radio reception anytime. I use USB sticks for 1000s of tunes or Spotify.
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Thanks to all of you for the excellent information. BC
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I need to do this. I also hate the look of the antenna. It's always annoyed me that the antenna goes up when I'm listening to a CD. There seem to be several options listed here. It would be easy to pull the tail light and get to the harness, but it would also be easy to pull the fuse. Does pulling the fuse effect anything other than just the antenna?
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In the end I decided to remove the power antenna altogether and replace with a Z06 mount and shorty antenna. I have an aftermarket head unit and speakers so no longer needed the power antenna connected for the Bose amp to fire up the stock speakers and CD player.
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This was the first mod I made to my 2000 vert. The antenna whined in the wind and was louder than the radio with the top down. I unplugged the antenna in the rear under the carpet, didn't need to cut the pink wire, was very simple.