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Newbie technical questions
Just bought my first SVX (1992 LS) and have several questions. I did a little research first, and the car I bought had new front rotors about 10,000 miles ago, and a rebuilt '96 tranny in April. I've already scheduled for rear bearings in about 2 weeks. I do, however have a list of smaller things I need advice on fixing
However I have three main questions: 1. The antenna mast is broken off flush at the base. When I power the radio on and off I can hear the antenna motor running, so I think it's good. What are the odds that I can just replace the mast itself, or are there other parts inside (the track, etc.) that will force me to replace the whole antenna/motor assembly? 2. The driver's door window switch needs to be replaced (of course.) I need directions on how to get the door panel off and back on again so I can replace that $135 switch myself. 3. The right front window doesn't open or close from wither the driver's switch or the passenger door switch. Any opinions on whether it's a. a bad switch on the right side, b. related to the problems with the left side switch, or c. a bad motor. And how might I find out which it is? Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks. Nick |
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Re: Newbie technical questions
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Nick
There is an antenna on ebay righ now. Here is the link to it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1858260224 Good Luck
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I followed the antenna how-to and it's very clear and correct. The only additions I can make are:
1. Be VERY careful if you're poking around inside the antenna shaft (the metal tube that fastens to the motor). The contacts in there are about the same shape as a paper match, but a little smaller - if you put anything in the shaft, don't twist it, the contacts will catch and may bend or break (I bent both and broke one). 2. If you dissassemble the whole assembly, take a scribe or other pointy object and make some marks on the shaft and housing so you put it back together the same way. Good luck!
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Thanks for the help, everyone.
I had already printed out the instructions on how to remove the mast before I posted this; what I was a little concerned about was that there are other pieces I might need that don't come with the mast. In other words, just because the motor works I can't assume that I still won't need to replace the whole thing (I'd rather not.) My question about the antenna was because the dealer quoted me $56 for the mast itself. I'm willing to pay that. I just didn't want to buy the mast, then find out that there are additional things I'd have to buy. My plan is to follow the instructions and remove the whole unit; then I can see what I need. I'm assuming at this point that the cable is part of the mast assembly. I once had a 1970 240Z, and the whole antenna unit was a single assembly; if the mast broke you had to replace the while unit. In 1971 it cost me $100! I'm probably going to do the window switch next weekend. I'm thinking about replacing the door speakers at the same time, while I have it apart. Nick |
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Re: Newbie technical questions
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I had exactly the same problem with my antenna after it was broken at the car wash place. It is working perfectly fine now after I replaced the mast. If you still hear the motor running, then, you don't need the whole assembly. All you need to replace is the mast and you can buy it from 1stsubaruparts.com for $35.96 plus S&H. It will come with the white coil inside the metal. Call them at 800-650-4036 and you'll get it usually in less than a week. http://1stsubaruparts.com/partscat.html
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Thanks for the information and link for 1st Subaru Parts. I checked out the price for a window switch and it's a bunch cheaper than the dealer quote, but all I could find for an antenna listing was the whole assembly. Do have a part name or number, or did they quit carrying the mast alone?
Never mind; I found it. That's a really good site for parts! Last edited by NickF; 09-13-2002 at 11:34 PM. |
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where is the INTAKE TEMPERATURE SENSOR located ? and does anybody have in detail how to do the cold air intake mod
-chris |
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i just bought the timing advance mod kit on ebay and was wondering if anybody tried it or heard if it worked or not
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It's been the consensus around here that the ebay "tweaks and gizmos" seen lately are worthless and possibly damaging to your impeccable SVX.
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really? hey thats I wouldn't wanna hurt my baby
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