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power antenna
so i investigated my broken power antenna today.. i wondered why even though i know the mast is broken, i never heard the motor... (previous owner disconnected it in the trunk...) okay... so that explains some... but as soon as i turned on my car with it RE-connected the motor wouldnt stop... is this normal? will it stop once i get a new mast? or should i buy a whole new unit??? any help is greatly appreciated
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'96 Saab 900 turbo '95 Passat (drove the wheels off) '92 SVX Ls-L (smashed/sold) '88 Acura Legend (wheel fell off) '90 Audi 80 quattro (50mph into side of truck) '95 Saab 9000cse turbo (sold) |
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I know power antennas are cable driven with a motor driving it and should stop at the stopper on the cable. If there is no mast there is a chance it would keep going on.
I hope this helps |
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thanks
hey, thanks... that should help!
-drew
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'96 Saab 900 turbo '95 Passat (drove the wheels off) '92 SVX Ls-L (smashed/sold) '88 Acura Legend (wheel fell off) '90 Audi 80 quattro (50mph into side of truck) '95 Saab 9000cse turbo (sold) |
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BTW in othe manufacturers you can get just the mast. However I strongly Advise against it as it will kill the seals and eventually the motor. Buy the wholething. Its not worth the hassle since its a pain to begin with.
Check with the others too. we have a unique dual antenna whatnot. |
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I tried to fix one of those on my old Acura. The mast has a plastic "cable" which basically resembles a zip tie with teeth on one side. This winds around a gear connected to the electric motor. Even though I managed to get it installed, I never got the antenna to extend and retract correctly. It would always stop short or not go far enough. I eventually gave up and bought the whole unit at WallMart (I believe...long time ago). So like it was suggested already, save yourself the grief and buy the whole thing.
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