Why does my Corvette not have an antenna?
Why does my Corvette not have an antenna?
It could be the relay, but when bench testing a power antenna (not using a relay but hooking the wires up directly)the motor stops by itself when all the way up or all the way down. There is a cam inside the motor housing that controls a couple of contacts.
Where is the power antenna on a C3 Vette?
If it’s a factory power antenna there should be a plug in connector at the antenna. Sometimes it is stuffed into the inner fender beyond the rubber grommet. It could be the relay, but when bench testing a power antenna (not using a relay but hooking the wires up directly)the motor stops by itself when all the way up or all the way down.
How do you remove an antenna from a corvette?
03: Use a flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry the housing cover apart. If you look where the clips were located, you’ll see a slot in which to insert the screwdriver.. 04: With the antenna motor housing separated, you can carefully remove the antenna mast and gear.
Where is the power relay on a corvette?
If it’s a factory power antenna, there’s a relay inside your console, behind the shifter where power leads from the radio go, and wires to the antenna motor lead from. That would, at least for now, be a good place to unhook the power.
It could be the relay, but when bench testing a power antenna (not using a relay but hooking the wires up directly)the motor stops by itself when all the way up or all the way down. There is a cam inside the motor housing that controls a couple of contacts.
If it’s a factory power antenna there should be a plug in connector at the antenna. Sometimes it is stuffed into the inner fender beyond the rubber grommet. It could be the relay, but when bench testing a power antenna (not using a relay but hooking the wires up directly)the motor stops by itself when all the way up or all the way down.
Where is the 80 antenna on a corvette?
Herb, the 80 antenna is a black plastic housing with clips around the perimiter of the motor housing and a rivet in the center of the motor housing and I think a few other rivets. There is one bracket at the bottom and the top is held in place with the chrome bezel. Removal IS easier if you pull the muffler but is not really necessary.
If it’s a factory power antenna, there’s a relay inside your console, behind the shifter where power leads from the radio go, and wires to the antenna motor lead from. That would, at least for now, be a good place to unhook the power.
