The antenna on my Prelude doesn't go down. You can hear the motor turning, but it doesn't catch. Is this a job for a mechanic, or is there a DIY option?

 

Anyone?

 

mine does the same.....and im wondering the same

 

the antenna mast has a plastic strip on the end of it with teeth that lock with the gear on the motor to pull it up and down, the teeth wear out and the gear slips instead of pulling the antenna down, you can replace the mast yourself with a few tools and a little patience

 

How though, u know a guide anywhere?

 

same problem. I just got sick of the noise of the antenna motor going and no antenna moving so i disconnected my antnenna and pushed it as far down as i could.haha problem solved(kinda)

 

i wish i could scan the pages out of the manual i have, it isn't a bad job, just hard to explain, you have to take the chrome nut of that is visible from the outside of the car and then pull the mast and strip out , then simply thread the new one in

 

Well, I figured that much, I just cant see a way to take the chrome thing off.

 

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Also, where would I get a new one of whatever you're talking about ? lol

 

the replacement mast is a dealer item, so head to honda for that, they also sell a tool to remove the nut, or you can take it off with some pliers, just be careful not to scratch it all up

 

Thanks man, i'll wrap my pliers in electrical tape. You mean a Honda dealer right?

 

sent ya a p/m

 

so just take the nut off... pull the mast and strip out.. and then put thread the knew mast in and last put the chrome nut back on