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tdrums9 · 03-27-2008, 05:29 PM

Im gonna try to fix my power antenna but im not sure how. I know that u have to get something on to the gear but thats it.

wcarlton · 03-27-2008, 05:45 PM

Hey, yea power antennas are a pain in the a,ss. if you can hear the motor running then all you need to do is get the mast for it.....to remove the old one just turn on the radio so the motor moves it up then pull the antenna by hand and the mast should come out..reverse the process to put it in, but get someone to sit in the car and turn the radio off while you feed the line into the motor....hope this helps...

tdrums9 · 03-27-2008, 05:59 PM

thanks man, there is only one problem when i turn the radio on and the motor kicks on, i cant get the antenna to go up all the way. i had me and 3 of my friends all try it and it only goes up one level

wcarlton · 03-27-2008, 06:04 PM

in that case, just get it to a level where u can grip it and just yank it out.....there is no way your going to make it straight enough to go fully up or down....believe me ive tried, i just ended up going to a wrecker and getting the whole motor and mast for 10 bucks.....you could probably get away with just the mast check out ebay for that or junkyards.....dont go to the dealer cause they wanted 80 bucks for one.

wcarlton · 03-27-2008, 06:05 PM

if you dont wanna deal with the hassle of all that shit just go to crappy tire ( if your in canada) or a part store and grab a stubby antenna and just mount that over the hole and your good to go

tdrums9 · 03-27-2008, 06:11 PM

alright ill try that, thanks man

wcarlton · 03-27-2008, 06:12 PM

ya no worries, good luck!

eddie926 · 03-27-2008, 06:45 PM

Or, go the S2000 antenna route

Mazeraski · 03-27-2008, 07:51 PM

^^

for the S2000 conversion

rdimpulser6 · 03-27-2008, 09:18 PM

I hope you removed the silver top off the antenna. That is what holds the mast in. turn it counterclockwise and remove. turn on the radio and the mast should just pop out by itself.
You can push it with a screw driver on the notches on top, but be careful if you slip you might scratch your car. or you can turn it with some plyers.

As you do this look at the orientation of the antennae cord. This will help you put the new one in. With the radio in the on position, feed the cord down the antenna base until it stops, turn the radio off and the gear in the antenna housing should grab the cord and pull the mast in. Replace the the top of the antenna base.

Barcs · 03-28-2008, 11:46 AM

My power antenna went a while back on my 93 V6 and I just replaced it with a regular one. I didn't feel like going through the hassle and waste of money for something unnecessary.

Mike Gerber · 03-28-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rdimpulser6

I hope you removed the silver top off the antenna. That is what holds the mast in. turn it counterclockwise and remove. turn on the radio and the mast should just pop out by itself.
You can push it with a screw driver on the notches on top, but be careful if you slip you might scratch your car. or you can turn it with some plyers.

As you do this look at the orientation of the antennae cord. This will help you put the new one in. With the radio in the on position, feed the cord down the antenna base until it stops, turn the radio off and the gear in the antenna housing should grab the cord and pull the mast in. Replace the the top of the antenna base.

I'll second what rdimpulser6 wrote. He is correct. The slotted ring around the base of the antenna must be removed before the mast can come out. I have found that a retaining ring pliers (if you have one around) makes a good tool to remove that slotted ring.

Also, you can get a replacement mast at Pep Boys for the generation 3 Camry for about $18. It's an exact duplicate and is less than half of what the dealer charges.

Mike

rawbi01 · 04-14-2008, 01:22 PM

I just went through this and I was able to get away with just replacing the mast. Only problem now is I have keep oil on it because the top section of the mast started corroding in like 1 week.

I bought the mast on eBay for 13 dollars so you get what you pay for.

cruisn76 · 04-15-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie926

Or, go the S2000 antenna route

+1 That looks really nice. So subtle

eddie926 · 04-15-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisn76

+1 That looks really nice. So subtle

Thanks. I really like the way it looks. Wish I had thought of it, but I have to give credit to The ultra cool Gen3/4 TN members for showing me the way