Antenna wont go down

bigdogjack · 08-26-2012, 06:02 AM

Antenna wont go down (motor is running), how does that work and is it hard to get to?

Raydawg357 · 09-11-2012, 11:44 AM

Did you install a new stereo? If so, you may connected the wrong blue wire to the antenna wire. If not, the power antenna works off of 3 wires: constant, ground and switched power. If you still have the OEM setup, the antenna could be going bad. Aftermarket replacements average around $60.

Snowweasel · 09-12-2012, 11:54 PM

Try a little grafite spray ,on the shaft.put on the sray and help push it down when the motor is going down

alfredo65 · 01-22-2013, 08:29 AM

There's a toothed wire that joins to the mast and is rolled away by the engine to take the aerial mast down. It's typical for older ones to break.

1994MLC · 01-22-2013, 02:10 PM

I don't know if this will help. I see that you have a C5. But look at my posting "Removing and replacing antenna mast." (C4 Tech) Also look at photos in my gallery. Detailed photos. My posting & photos may give you some idea. Any questions, feel free to contact me.

6781camaro · 02-27-2013, 01:08 PM

Seems silly to ask but... have you checked the ground wire on it?

08-26-2012, 06:02 AM	#1
bigdogjack Smokin Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dittmer Mo. Posts: 20 My Gallery	Antenna wont go down Antenna wont go down (motor is running), how does that work and is it hard to get to?

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Raydawg357 Smokin 1000HP Twin Turbo Club Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,593 My Gallery	Did you install a new stereo? If so, you may connected the wrong blue wire to the antenna wire. If not, the power antenna works off of 3 wires: constant, ground and switched power. If you still have the OEM setup, the antenna could be going bad. Aftermarket replacements average around $60. __________________ "I'm addicted to naked pictures and talking about B!#*^$ that I almost had"..........Drake

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09-12-2012, 11:54 PM	#3
Snowweasel Smokin 100HP Club Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 122 My Gallery	Try a little grafite spray ,on the shaft.put on the sray and help push it down when the motor is going down

01-22-2013, 08:29 AM	#4
alfredo65 Smokin Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 5 My Gallery	There's a toothed wire that joins to the mast and is rolled away by the engine to take the aerial mast down. It's typical for older ones to break.

01-22-2013, 02:10 PM	#5
1994MLC Smokin 100HP Club Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 119 My Gallery	I don't know if this will help. I see that you have a C5. But look at my posting "Removing and replacing antenna mast." (C4 Tech) Also look at photos in my gallery. Detailed photos. My posting & photos may give you some idea. Any questions, feel free to contact me.

02-27-2013, 01:08 PM	#6
6781camaro Smokin Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spring Hill Posts: 11 My Gallery	Seems silly to ask but... have you checked the ground wire on it?

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