What should I do if my radio antenna is broken?
Grab a helper, and get ready. Have your helper turn off the radio or ignition. The antenna motor will retract the mast assembly. Feed in the cable and mast until the motor stops. Don’t worry if the antenna doesn’t completely retract or you hear bumps/knocks.
Is there a way to fix a power antenna on a car?
We show you how to fix it in four steps. Electric-powered, self-extending antenna masts used to be a telltale sign of a fancy, feature-laden car. As is the case with many electromechanical parts, however, power antennas usually end up requiring repair.
What to do if your car radio mast is broken?
Inspect everything else for signs of damage; if a major part such as the housing or motor is broken, replace the whole assembly. If the telescoping mast is the problem, remove it by taking off the bushing at the top of the guide tube; it keeps the mast in place. With a firm grip, pull the mast out along with the nylon rope; pliers may be needed.
Why is my car antenna not going down?
This should cause the gears to pull on the nylon rope and retract the mast. If the mast doesn’t go down, the gears of the nylon rope may not be properly aligned, so you’ll have to try again. Reinstall the assembly and bolt the mast bushing back in place.
Grab a helper, and get ready. Have your helper turn off the radio or ignition. The antenna motor will retract the mast assembly. Feed in the cable and mast until the motor stops. Don’t worry if the antenna doesn’t completely retract or you hear bumps/knocks.
When do you need to replace an antenna?
The mast may have broken, the motor may have stopped working, or the drive system doesn’t work. Each of these can be fixed by replacing the whole antenna assembly, but you can save money by replacing the mast if it breaks or the drive system fails.
How do you replace a bent car antenna?
Just unscrew the bent mast with an adjustable wrench and install the new mast. You may have to install an adapter (included in the kit) to match the thread size. Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
How do you replace a pillar mount antenna?
Securely splice together the new cable to the old one. New pillar-mount antennas come with the coaxial cables already attached. So after you unscrew and pull out the old unit, cut the old cable and use it to fish the new cable through the pillar to the radio.
How do you replace an antenna in a car?
Attach the vehicle wiring to the new antenna motor. Reinstall the new antenna motor assembly in the vehicle. Reinstall any nuts and/or bolts that were removed. Reinstall anything that was removed to gain access to the antenna such as brackets, carpet, or plastic trim.
What to do if your antenna rotor is not working?
You might find a suitable replacement at a RadioShack store, if you can find one that still stocks parts. solenoid switch contacts. If they’re pitted or dirty, clean and burnish the contacts. Check to see if that fixed the problem. Next… rotor unit to be reversible.
Why is my antenna not moving on my roof?
The direction the antenna is rotating. The indicator is pulsed around by a motor/gearbox on the roof. If the indicator is not moving, the rotors not moving. Other possibility could be wire connections bad. box. Any one of the three can cause problems. I suppose the item has been use for a fair length of time with no maintenance??
Attach the vehicle wiring to the new antenna motor. Reinstall the new antenna motor assembly in the vehicle. Reinstall any nuts and/or bolts that were removed. Reinstall anything that was removed to gain access to the antenna such as brackets, carpet, or plastic trim.
Can a fixed antenna be replaced with an electric antenna?
Each of these can be fixed by replacing the whole antenna assembly, but you can save money by replacing the mast if it breaks or the drive system fails. We’re going to walk you through replacing both mast and the antenna assembly, which will also serve to convert from a fixed or manual antenna to an electric one.