When do you need to replace a power antenna?
When do you need to replace a power antenna?
If the antenna isn’t going up or down, but you can hear the motor working, you should try replacing just the mast first – they are cheaper than the whole motor unit. If you can’t hear anything moving when turning the radio on and off, then the whole unit should be replaced.
How do you fix a stuck power antenna?
Fix a stuck power antenna by replacing a burned out motor or bad cable/mast. You can do both in about 2 hours, and you’ll avoid the $50 – $100 dealer service fee. You need only one special tool, an antenna wrench. Tilt the bottom of the antenna away from the fender and pull the unit down and out.
How do you install a new power antenna on a car?
Now you’re ready to get the new motor installed onto the car. Step 1: Plug in your new antenna motor. Reattach the two cables that you unplugged. If the connectors don’t work together, then it may be the wrong part. If you want, you can test the motor to make sure it works before fully installing it on the car.
What to do if your car power antenna is not removable?
If your antenna doesn’t have a removable coaxial connector, disconnect the power connectors and perform the mast replacement while the unit is still connected to the coaxial cable. Remove the cover screws from the antenna.
What to do if your power antenna won’t go up?
Install the mast and nylon cable in the housing and mesh the cable teeth to the drive gear. Install the cover and tighten the screws. If your power radio antenna won’t go up and down anymore, the problem is either a burned-out motor or the geared cable inside the mast. Both are easy DIY fixes.
What should I do if my radio antenna is broken?
Grab a helper, and get ready. Have your helper turn off the radio or ignition. The antenna motor will retract the mast assembly. Feed in the cable and mast until the motor stops. Don’t worry if the antenna doesn’t completely retract or you hear bumps/knocks.
When do you need to replace an antenna?
The mast may have broken, the motor may have stopped working, or the drive system doesn’t work. Each of these can be fixed by replacing the whole antenna assembly, but you can save money by replacing the mast if it breaks or the drive system fails.
How do you remove power antenna from car?
Unscrew the bezel (Photo 1) and remove the antenna retaining bolts. If your power antenna is mounted inside the front fender, remove the wheel-well liner by pulling out the plastic rivets and push-in retainers. Next disconnect the power and coaxial cable connectors and remove the entire unit from the vehicle (Photo 2).
