I think this is more of and electrical question, but i have a problem with my power antenna: Everytime i turn on the radio, the antenna will come up, but not all the way because it seems stuck. I still hear the motor running, but it won't come up all the way. When i turn off the stereo, the antenna wont even come down. Do i have to replace just the antenna, or the motor?
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I think this is more of and electrical question, but i have a problem with my power antenna: Everytime i turn on the radio, the antenna will come up, but not all the way because it seems stuck. I still hear the motor running, but it won't come up all the way. When i turn off the stereo, the antenna wont even come down. Do i have to replace just the antenna, or the motor?
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Originally posted by blazinflare
Everytime i turn on the radio, the antenna will come up, but not all the way because it seems stuck. I still hear the motor running, but it won't come up all the way. When i turn off the stereo, the antenna wont even come down. Do i have to replace just the antenna, or the motor?
You might be able to get by with just cleaning it thoroughly a few times. Turn the radio on, and gently help it along when it's trying to extend. Clean it really well with soap and water, then follow up with acetone (or something similar).
Run it up and down a few times, wash, rinse, repeat. If you're lucky it'll start performing properly after a few cleanings.
Do not use a lubricant on it. Doing so only attracts dirt faster, and it'll stop working again in short order.
If cleaning doesn't do the trick, the whole assembly can be replaced for less than $20 and half an hour of your time.
Everytime i turn on the radio, the antenna will come up, but not all the way because it seems stuck. I still hear the motor running, but it won't come up all the way. When i turn off the stereo, the antenna wont even come down. Do i have to replace just the antenna, or the motor?
You might be able to get by with just cleaning it thoroughly a few times. Turn the radio on, and gently help it along when it's trying to extend. Clean it really well with soap and water, then follow up with acetone (or something similar).
Run it up and down a few times, wash, rinse, repeat. If you're lucky it'll start performing properly after a few cleanings.
Do not use a lubricant on it. Doing so only attracts dirt faster, and it'll stop working again in short order.
If cleaning doesn't do the trick, the whole assembly can be replaced for less than $20 and half an hour of your time.
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how about the Nissan dealership or a junkyard?2402fast said:I have a similar problem, tried the soapy water, cleaned it extra good still no luck
I was wondering where you can get replacement power antennas anyways? can't seem to find any anywhere.
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yeah, i bought another mast to replace the old one and it still looks bad, oh well, imma keep it down
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