Peter Griffen

I bought the part today and tried to put it in.
I can not get the special nut off, which it the first thign that needs to be removed.
Is there a special tool I should be using?
I tried using a screw driver on it, but it was no go.
How do I get it off?

YodiBrodi

there is a special tool to get it off. i say take it to a dealership and have them remove it. they may charge you for it but i do not see why it would be all that expensive since it should only take a minute or 2

cjo_28

You'll need the antenna nut socket or a pair of snap ring pliers (internal or exteral will work). If the mast is corroded or if a piece of the white plastic cable has broken off inside the antenna, you would be better off taking it to someone who knows how to make the repairs.

Peter Griffen

Where can I acquire this antenna nut socket?
Can I get it at the local auto store?

Chiovnidca

Honda sells them. Tool#07JAA-001000C

Peter Griffen

I went to Honda, they do not sell this part.

I went with the snap ring pliers because it was the only tool that could get it out.
Unfortunately you are correct and the mast cable has snapped off.
Now my question is, can I still fix it myself?

Desslok

I have had to take them apart to get the remnants of the white plastic out of the motor. It's easy, like a few screws and it comes apart.

6GACCORDH22

try to find a snap on or mac tool distributor. they will have them on thier truck

Hondaaccordvtec

I had to do this for my '94 EX. Tried to see if I could salvage the motor and stuff. Once I got the whole unit out and apart, it looked as if someone througha grenade in there. SO I said ***** and bought an aftermarket replacement antenna.

Peter Griffen

The antenna mast cost like $60.
I was talking to a friend today and he told me his friend bought an aftermarket antenna mast with motor for $30.
I'm kinda leaning towards th aftermarket part and ditching the OEM antenna mast and saving the extra labor.

Chiovnidca

They used to, that's where I got mine.

RaceTilIDie

If you get a Metra, it should be around $40-50 for new one.
Pros: Cheap.
Cons: Worse reception than factory, ugly top mount assembly, louder.

Peter Griffen

Maybe it's anoter one of those things that they do sell, but don't know it.
When I asked at teh counter for it he said they didn't sell it.
They had a technician come out and loosen it for me with snap ring pliers.
I then wet to OSH and bought a pair myself to tighten it back up.
Heck I've been without radio for 5 yrs now in my car. I think I'll ust leave it alone.
Unless it's not too much hassle to take out the quarter panel in the trunk to get to the motor.
is it?

RaceTilIDie

Open trunk, grab the top of the liner and pull down into the trunk. You will see the motor. 2 10mm bolts hold it in. With my eyes closed it would take me about 2 minutes to remove.

Peter Griffen

Well school started so I haven't had time to get in there.
I know its easy to take the motor out of th trunk, but am I in for a big hassle when I take the motor apart to fish out the rest of that mast?

XxWildHorsexX

no it should be a easy fix just remove the broken pieces and put it back together turn on the radio and when you turn it off put the antenna in it and it will suck it down and your done !

joeaksa

I have a 91 wagon with the same problem. Mast broke off but the motor seems to run fine.

Has anyone done this with a wagon and if so, how does the motor assy come out? I have taken the top nut off and looked for nuts on the motor part but cannot see anything but its still being held tight to the car so something is still holding it on.

I work on airplanes for a living and this one is worse than they are! No room to get in and no way to see the bottom part of the motor.

Can I buy just the mast assy and replace it or is it worth it?

TIA,

JA

jdowen2

I bought a replacement antenna on Ebay for 38 bucks. Guy emailed me instructions and it took about 30 minutes.

joeaksa

Just found that guy this afternoon on Ebay. Were you happy with the antenna and how difficult was it to put it in?

My toothed plastic piece that attaches to the antenna mast is out and in reasonable condition so would hope the same piece that you bought would work on mine.

Thx,

Joe

professorman

what year antenna masks can work on a 94 accord?

White LX

I was trying to do this myself today...I pulled back the lining in the trunk on my car, and got the one 10 mm bolt off no problem. But I can get the antenna nut off. The dealership told me that it was seized and that if I force it, it will break the plastic body of the antenna or something. I think they are full of it...can someone tell me what snap ring pliers look like ??

Also, I think the lead from the radio is corroded onto the antenna, can't get that off. Got the power lead off no problem though.

White LX

back to the top...hoping for some help here!

Stripped Honda

are you talking about the antenna nut as in this pict #22???

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...NTENNA-SPEAKER

joeaksa

I just did my 91 Station wagon and it was a breeze. Did not do anything inside the car but just removed the nut on the outside, pulled the old antenna element out. Then compared the length with the new one from the gent on Ebay and after lubing it put it back in and its worked great for a couple of weeks now.

No special tools needed but used two screwdrivers, one on each side of the antenna and the nut came right off.

JoeA

White LX

Yes, that's it exactly. The top nut in this illustration#22 is the part that I can't get off. I've been told that it could be seized to the aluminum or plastic tube inside the car. If I try to force it, the shaft of the antenna will snap. NOT the antenna mast itself, the shaft that it resides in. I can't see anyway to remove the antenna without taking this nut off either. Please help!!!