Does the antenna on a 95 Vx go all the way down to the plate? Mine sticks out about 10" and does not want to retract anymore

I know my 93 Cx went all the down to the plate

 

Yea they all should go all the way down. Put some silicone on a rag, pull the antenna out and wipe it down. It should slide all the way down.

 

Mine doesn't on my VX

 

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It's the largest part (base) of the antenna right? The rest retract. About 10" that sticks out?

I'm going to look at it again when I get home. I've got to either get it flush or remove the damn thing

 

Mine broke off and now there's a hoe there than rain goes into

 

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It's the largest part (base) of the antenna right? The rest retract. About 10" that sticks out?

I'm going to look at it again when I get home. I've got to either get it flush or remove the damn thing </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah like the piece that is "thicker" doesn't budge.

 

if it was bent even slightly during it's life it will stick. REALLY sucks, mine stuck out about 3 inches on the larger part and I couldn't pull it out or push it in.
I ripped out the antena and welded the hole shut when I repainted, no more problem.

 

92 hatch si... yaeh it sticks out about 10 inches... the base part. Normal for some cars if its stock

 

I don't see anyway the antenna can retract any further then we speak of. Has anyone successfully removed the antenna from the plate / swapped in an antenna that retracts completely?

 

Up because I would like to replace the antenna with a block off plate

Is the antenna held in place behind the A-pilar?

 

I have a 93 si hatch, a 95 si hatch and a 92 cx hatch and all three antenas go all the way down. I think yours must be bent or is stuck because of grime try some silicone spray and twist it.

 

you can do what i did. One my GF's si hatch here antenna cable broke off, so i replaced the antena with one i had sitting around,but instead of haveing it int he stock location, I put it behind the dash, now she just needs the block off plate. looks alot cleaner..

 

password JDM has blockoff plates for this exact reason....