I am pretty sure the frigging plastic ribbon gear broke because my antenna will not go all the way down anymore..

It's silly to replace the entire unit.. I have done mast replacements before.. Can I get just that part? What is the part number???

 

There is a TSB for power antenna for 00 C5s. If the antenna only goes part way down the O ring on the black bezel has probably swelled. Ten minute job & the part retail is about $7.00

Jerry

 

Thanks!!
Do you have the TSB you can post? I'd like to see it..How does it come apart?

 

2000: Service Bulletin: Power Antenna Not Working Properly or is Completely Inoperative
Number: 00-08-44-006A
Subject: Power Antenna Not Working Properly or is Completely Inoperative (Replace Antenna O-Ring Assembly/Cap Nut & Clean Mast)
Model Year: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette, 2000 Pontiac Firebird, 2000 Chevrolet and GMC G-Van

This bulletin is being revised to change the labor time. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 00-08-44-006 (Section 8 -- Body & Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment on the power antenna doing the following:

Will not go up all the way

Will not go down all the way

Will not move at all

Cause

The O-ring/cap nut material may not be compatible with the lubricant used on the antenna mast. This incompatibility may cause the O-ring/cap nut to enlarge and place a drag on the antenna mast, restricting its movement.

Correction

Inspect the antenna mast and housing for damage (bent mast or housing). If damaged, perform the normal non-warranty repair. Otherwise, if no damage is present, perform the following repair:

Turn the radio entertainment system to the OFF position.

Place the ignition key in the OFF position and remove the key from the key switch.

Important

Do not allow the antenna to be activated while the O-ring assembly/cap nut is removed from the antenna. Allowing the antenna to activate with the O-ring assembly/cap nut removed will allow the antenna mast to come completely out of the assembly.


Using an adjustable wrench, loosen and remove the antenna O-ring assembly/cap nut.

Install the new O-ring assembly/cap nut to the antenna mast, finger tight, then tighten 1/4 additional turn.

Place the ignition key in the key switch and turn to the run position. Turn ON the radio.

With the antenna in the full up position, clean the mast with a clean rag.

Parts Information

Model
Part Number
Description

Camaro & Firebird
12369494
O-Ring Assembly/Cap Nut

Corvette
88896816

G-Van
88897381



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Thanks Patches!

I love the GM Disclaimer.. GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer".

What Retard could not do this in his own garage?

 

I know you can, chuckster. I rebuilt my power antenna on my '90 300ZX a couple of years ago by replacing the plastic stip gear with no problem. Don't think it takes a rocket scientist to figure that one out.

Best of luck, buddy.