Radio Antennae Camry 94

[johnjan]

Is it easy to install a radio antenna for Camry 94 LE?
My original one was never there when I purchased the car in 2002. What is left is just a broken of stub protruding out.

[eyeball96]

Your best bet IMHO, is an S2000 conversion in the link below.


http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t65507.html

[71Corolla]

I replaced the antenna mast on mine, it was not that hard at all. I cleaned out all the old grease and re-packed it, works great. As long as the unit still tries to move and the motor is not fried you're good to go. But I like to keep thinks 100% stock, not everyone cares about that.

The S2000 conversion is great, looks nice and is easy to do. Go with that if you don't feel like repairing the original.

[eyeball96]

Originally Posted by 71Corolla

I replaced the antenna mast on mine, it was not that hard at all. I cleaned out all the old grease and re-packed it, works great. As long as the unit still tries to move and the motor is not fried you're good to go. But I like to keep thinks 100% stock, not everyone cares about that.

The S2000 conversion is great, looks nice and is easy to do. Go with that if you don't feel like repairing the original.

You can find an antenna mast at NAPA or ebay...I repaired mine when I first bought the coupe, as it didn't work, as many do not.

It would work for a couple of months then stop again, and I'd repair it again, and again, and finally. I said to myself screw it and did the S2000 conversion, hasn't broken since.

But I like to keep thinks 100% stock, not everyone cares about that

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Personal taste I guess

[71Corolla]

Originally Posted by eyeball96

It would work for a couple of months then stop again, and I'd repair it again, and again...

I fully expect mine to break again at some point. I have a spare unit just in case. Every few car washes I put a light oil on the mast it keeps it from seizing up. If you don't do this, it will eventually stop moving. What a terrible design, who's idea was it anyway?

Originally Posted by eyeball96

Personal taste I guess

Yep. But I don't keep everything bone stock. I'm going to toss the original stereo. Well with a nicer Toyota unit, so it's kinda stock.

[johnjan]

Where can I get the S2000 conversion kit from? I talked to a Toyota Dealer here in Ontario, Canada and they have no clue as to what this means.

[LynchburgCSI]

Check out the thread eyeball posted. It's not a toyota kit. It's a bit of toyota parts and the antenna from a Honda S2000 sports car.

[eyeball96]

Here are the parts you need.

1. S2000 antenna - PN 39151-S2H-E01 (Usually 20bucks or less on ebay for this part)

Order these parts from your neighborhood Toyota Dealer

2. Celica sub-antenna (includes bracket) - PN 86309-20300
3. Celica antenna nut - PN 86396-20030

[johnjan]

If I am using two Celica part numbers i.e the sub-antenna and the nut, can I not use the Celica antenna mast too? Just curious.

[ps_outrage]

not trying to high jack but is there a wire that connects to the radio that tells the antenna to lower when you turn the car off? kinda like a remote switch wire? if so what color is it

[LynchburgCSI]

ps_outrage, there is. I think it's light blue... but check the12volt.com to be sure.

[johnjan]

If I am using two Celica part numbers i.e the sub-antenna and the nut, can I not use the Celica antenna mast too? Just curious.

[ps_outrage]

@LynchburgCSI thanks man, my antenna never lowers because who ever installed an after market radio never hooked up the remote wire. thanks again

[eyeball96]

Originally Posted by johnjan

If I am using two Celica part numbers i.e the sub-antenna and the nut, can I not use the Celica antenna mast too? Just curious.

Of course you could use the celica antenna mast, if you want a tall antenna that doesn't retract.








One of the first things I bought for my son's celica was a S2000 antenna.

[johnjan]

Just inquired with a Toyota Dealership.
For the Celica parts it is $82 (Canadian). S2000 will be extra.
Any other sources that could be cheaper?