Replace Pwr. Antenna w/Cheap Fixed Mast?

[blampke]

Can I replace the (broken) power antenna on my '93 wagon with a cheap fixed mast one? Also, where are the retaining clips for the panel that hides the antenna (remember, it's a wagon)?

Thanks,

Barry

[MJW1986]

hey, is ur antenna stuck in the up position? Mine is, I have a 93 also. Apparently it is a common problem. I'm just gonna disconnect the motor so it doesn't try and take it down any more. As far as replacing it with a fixed one, i've heard of it being done, I don't know how to though. There is one guy on here who converted his to an s2000 antenna. Good luck to you, and i hope anything I said helps you.

[blampke]

As my wife said, it ejaculated going up and came apart.

[Stealth]

you could get a replacement on ebay for like $20 and install it yourself.

[smacd11]

As long as the gears are still good in the motor I think I would replace the mast with a new one. For the amount of work is involved to remove the assembly I don't think it is worth converting to a fixed mast. I just replaced one in a wagon this week at work and as far as I can remember there are the screws on the rear sill plate that have to be removed, then a screw in the cargo net hook at the top rear of the panel, and then I think there were 3 or 4 clips that secure the panel to the car. I did not have to completely remove the panel to get access. It should be flexible enough to get in there, just be careful not to break it since it's 13 yrs old. The assembly is held in by 2 10mm nuts, 1 hose at the bottom and the electrical connectors for the radio. This might seem like lots of work but I think it took about an hour to remove the power antenna assy, disassemble it to clean out the broken parts and reinstall the new one. One thing you may have to watch out for - the one I replaced had two different lengths available - so make sure you have the right one before you install it (I didn't). The longer one is about 1/4" longer than the other and it doesn't retract all the way. I hope this helps you out.

Shawn

[Stealth]

Oh yeah and because its stuck up some water might get in there. That's what happened to mine last time I replaced it, but then again the whole antenna was broken off. When I replaced it... it was below freezing outside so the motor was stuck due to ice being caught in the gears.

[arcasmachineracing]

I will sell you my power antenna, right now I have a napkin stuffed in the antenna-hole to prevent bugs/dirt/etc from entering into my trunk because I accidently broke my S2000 antenna when I was trying to install it! Time to order another one from HandA.

[superdesi]

My 90 Camry had the same situation. The motor worked fine but the mast was just a mess.

I replaced it with a manual non-power antenna sold by Crutchfield (they had it on sale for $11.99) and it has worked better than my original. I know receive stations that were never there before.

Removing the old factory one was a bitch, however the new antenna came with all required clips and attachments that made installation a very easy 15 minute job.