How do you remove an antenna from a Lexus SC430?
Remove the antenna retaining nut. Be careful not to scratch it. With the key in the ignition switch “LOCK” position, press the “AM” and “DISC” buttons on the radio simultaneously with turning the ignition switch to “ACC”. Then the radio “LCD” display will read “ANT” and the antenna mast will hyper-extend, disengaging the cable.
When to replace the mast on a Lexus SC430?
This January the replacement mast started skipping and grinding when it retracted and would not stop for at least 30 seconds. I replaced the older mast with a new mast from Amazon. It lasted 20 days.
Do you need to replace your power antenna mast?
If your power antenna mast is (Stuck, Bent, Missing) and you can hear your power antenna motor (running, clicking, grinding) every time you turn on and off your radio, but your mast does not go UP & DOWN anymore, then all you need to do is replace your Power Antenna Mast.
What’s the price of a new antenna mast?
This is a new high quality aftermarket stainless steel Power Antenna Mast that cost less than 50% of the dealer factory retail price.
Remove the antenna retaining nut. Be careful not to scratch it. With the key in the ignition switch “LOCK” position, press the “AM” and “DISC” buttons on the radio simultaneously with turning the ignition switch to “ACC”. Then the radio “LCD” display will read “ANT” and the antenna mast will hyper-extend, disengaging the cable.
This January the replacement mast started skipping and grinding when it retracted and would not stop for at least 30 seconds. I replaced the older mast with a new mast from Amazon. It lasted 20 days.
This is a new high quality aftermarket stainless steel Power Antenna Mast that cost less than 50% of the dealer factory retail price.
If your power antenna mast is (Stuck, Bent, Missing) and you can hear your power antenna motor (running, clicking, grinding) every time you turn on and off your radio, but your mast does not go UP & DOWN anymore, then all you need to do is replace your Power Antenna Mast.