Will my antenna broke off in a car wash?
It is very possible depending on the car wash you are using and the design of your vehicle to have your antenna or other exterior components damaged. The weight of the brushes and sponges in the car wash alone are heavy enough to snap the antenna without the machine pressing against it.
Can you solder a broken radio antenna?
Locate the antenna wire and disconnect it from the broken antenna. Solder it to the center post in the BNC connector. Install the cover and attach a flexible antenna (called a “rubber duck” by ham operators).
What happens if you remove a car antenna?
What happens if you remove car antenna? Whether you have a telescopic or fixed antenna on your car, over time it can wear out or become bent. A damaged or malfunctioning antenna can prevent you from listening to the radio in your car, and takes away from your car’s overall appearance.
How do you retract a car antenna?
Place a clean cloth around the antenna to protect the surface of the car and use a screwdriver to gently lift the rubber grommet from around the lip of the antenna. Pry the rubber piece loose and take it off of the antenna.
Why is the radio turning off on my Toyota Tacoma?
In late 2016, Toyota agreed to pay $3.4 billion to help 2005-2010 Tacoma owners fix this issue. Radio Turning Off by Itself: The radio turning off at random times (or when going over a bump) is a common issue experienced by Tacoma owners. Toyota addressed it by replacing the radio free of charge for Tacomas still under warranty.
Why does my Toyota Tacoma make a rattling noise?
Broken Tabs in the Glove Box: A rattling noise coming from the passenger side area is a sound with which many first-gen Tacoma owners are familiar. This noise is the result of two rubber tabs breaking off during factory installation, causing a loose fit that makes the back and top of the glove box rattle against the lower dash area.
Why is my glove box not working on my Toyota Tacoma?
Replacing the glove box with the redesigned OEM glove box (for newer Tacomas) should do the trick. Lower Ball Joint Failure: Because of improper finishing during production, the lower ball joints in first-gen Tacomas are prone to sudden failure.
Why are the springs on my Toyota Tacoma not working?
Toyota addressed this issue in 2007 by releasing a TSB stating that they’d replace the springs on any second-gen Tacoma still under warranty. Throttle Position Sensor Failure: This is attributed to premature wear on the throttle position sensor, which causes it to not advance the timing properly.