How to wire an aftermarket power antenna into the factory?
Plug in your new antenna and give it a whirl. PS – I looked at the wiring diagrams for each year 87-92 and they all appeared to have the same hookup to the original power antenna so this should be able to be applied to all years.
What kind of wire do you use for an antenna?
Most antennas have a common wiring scheme – Black for ground, Red for power, and Blue for switched power. If the replacement antenna you purchased is different, substitute your particular wire colors for the ones mentioned above as they will be what I use here.
Do you wire your remote turn on to power antenna?
Do NOT wire your remote turn on to power antenna in newer vehicles: In older vehicles, wiring remote turn on to power antenna was very common and worked just fine because when the radio was on, the power antenna was up and working. But in newer vehicles, the power antenna may only be receiving power when the radio is in AM/FM mode.
How do you connect an antenna to a car?
You need to connect the antenna’s black wire to the White w/ Black stripe wire as that is the ground. That’s it for connections, if you need a switched power source in the back of the car, you now know where you can find one. Plug in your new antenna and give it a whirl.
Plug in your new antenna and give it a whirl. PS – I looked at the wiring diagrams for each year 87-92 and they all appeared to have the same hookup to the original power antenna so this should be able to be applied to all years.
Most antennas have a common wiring scheme – Black for ground, Red for power, and Blue for switched power. If the replacement antenna you purchased is different, substitute your particular wire colors for the ones mentioned above as they will be what I use here.
You need to connect the antenna’s black wire to the White w/ Black stripe wire as that is the ground. That’s it for connections, if you need a switched power source in the back of the car, you now know where you can find one. Plug in your new antenna and give it a whirl.
Do NOT wire your remote turn on to power antenna in newer vehicles: In older vehicles, wiring remote turn on to power antenna was very common and worked just fine because when the radio was on, the power antenna was up and working. But in newer vehicles, the power antenna may only be receiving power when the radio is in AM/FM mode.
Are there any exact OEM reproduction wiring harnesses?
Our Original Design Series™ wiring harnesses are manufactured exactly as the wiring was made when your vehicle left the factory. These harnesses are made to the exact O.E.M. (original equipment manufacturer) specifications, using the original factory blueprints, and are factory-correct in every way.
How much does a universal power antenna cost?
Any universal power antenna will fit the bill. Cost of this was about 45 bucks from Autozone. As you can see, the replacement antenna only has three electrical wires and the factory has a bunch.
How does an antenna work on a constant?
The way the antenna works is, when power is on to only the red wire, the antenna retracts. When power is on to red AND blue, the antenna goes up. Since you have yours wired to a constant, and an ACC, both are getting power when the key is turned to ACC.
When does the power go up on an antenna?
When power is on to red AND blue, the antenna goes up. Since you have yours wired to a constant, and an ACC, both are getting power when the key is turned to ACC. If you hook the blue to the radio switched sources, it will only get power when the radio is on, and will stay retracted the rest of the time.
Any universal power antenna will fit the bill. Cost of this was about 45 bucks from Autozone. As you can see, the replacement antenna only has three electrical wires and the factory has a bunch.
The way the antenna works is, when power is on to only the red wire, the antenna retracts. When power is on to red AND blue, the antenna goes up. Since you have yours wired to a constant, and an ACC, both are getting power when the key is turned to ACC.
When power is on to red AND blue, the antenna goes up. Since you have yours wired to a constant, and an ACC, both are getting power when the key is turned to ACC. If you hook the blue to the radio switched sources, it will only get power when the radio is on, and will stay retracted the rest of the time.