DJLikwid

So I turn my car on the other day and the antenna only goes up about 4 inches. Everytime I turn the car on now, it goes up only those 4 inches and then makes this knocking noise as it tries to go up the whole way, but it doesnt go any further. I tried applying soap and water to the antenna to degrease it, but that didnt do anything.

Suggestions?

Dogginator

Pull up on he antenna to help it raise. (get a friend to turn on the radio or be really quick.) You can check it for damage and lubricate it then.

DJLikwid

I tried pulling it up, but it seems like I have to rip it to get any further.

int3gra07

What year is you car? If you have an early 90s car than your antenna is dying.
The plastic teeth that coils up is worn. Time to replace it. I replace mine not to long ago. works fine.

Dogginator

Did you try pulling it up as it was trying to go up or after it quit?

Coogster

Your antenna has a plastic like teeth on the end which become brittle from going up and down so often, or age. search on google for antenna replacements, and replace the whole thing

DJLikwid

its a 2000 teg.

doggin, i tried it again (pulling up as it was trying to go up) and that did the trick. the problem is that its still having problems going up and down. actually, as of this morning, its stuck in the up position.

i havent had a chance to get the soap out and give it a go.

DJLikwid

anyone have any ideas how much replacement costs? do you guys recommend replacing the motor or just the plastic teeth?

Dogginator

If you buy a new mast from the dealer, it costs about $50. The mast should have the beaded chain. If you want it to go back down, simply push down as it is trying to retract.

DJLikwid

The antenna seems to be going up and down somewhat regularly, but its definitely struggling. Gonna wait it out about a week and then decide whether I need a new motor or those plastic teeth you guys mentioned.

Coogster

Mine was like around 30 bucks total, been awhile, so not sure which co. Do your google search and go from there.

bseries_ben

get a sharkII. i got one because my mast was doing the same thing. this last winter just did it in. they're $40 shipped from locustoms.com or something like that. looks a lot better then oem too. if you get one like this, you'll realize what an eyesore that giant mast is. gl with whatever you do

edit: looked up the site. you can find them at http://locustom.com/shark2_kit.htm

401tuner

yea my antenna dosent go up at all, after i installed the new deck it dosnt work

bseries_ben

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then you need to rewire your harness. something isn't connected (power antenna wire)

JDM.EM1.COUPE

i have the same problem, just got a 99 gsr with a new deck and it doesn't go up.