my asntenna gets stuck when it there is about 2.5 inches left to go down, and than u hear it slipping, so im pretty sure its the antenna master cyclinder. Now my question is how do u change the master cyclinder and is it in my trunk?

thanks

 

replace, gear is done.

 

Try just replacing the mast. Mine did the same thing as what you are describing. A new OEM mast from the dealership fixed it perfect.

 

s2000 conversion FTW

 

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i'll second that

i have my stock setup if you need to buy one, cheap!

 

u driving your car in the winter joe?

 

exact same problem with my itr, but the antenna is stuck permanently up, and you hear the motor wining. i'm gonna try and disconnect the antenna motor and just have it permanently down. im thinking i'll still catch stations like that.

 

i just replaced mine in the Geezer.... it took a **** on your, just replace and be done with it

 

You could try cleaning the mast with something like WD-40 to lube it up, but it's probably toast like the other fellas said.

 

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Mine too.. just gave up on me.. was thinking about doing the s2 ant. but wasnt sure how much work that is..

 

Before you replace it, just push it down all the way. It sounds and feels bad when you do it. Then turn the radio on and pull on it to help it go up all the way. When it's up lube it with something thicker than WD-40. Then turn the radio off and push it down all the way.

Repeat that a few times and you MIGHT have solved your problem. I did that this year with this car and it worked very well.

 

Mine quit on me years ago. I bought a new mast, but I think it was something with the gear. I ended up buy a black replacement antenna from Crutchfield. Cost was only $10 - $12. I didn't feel like forking over money for a motorized antenna.

 

FWIW when mine did it to me I would push it back down and let it come back up again, when it was at full staff,lol I would WD40 it and it was good. Try it, it's cheaper than a new gear

 

I suspect this is due to driving in cold weather. Try defrosting it with a hair dryer. If that doesn't work

And as B18C5 mentioned push it down all the way though it sounds really bad. do it..

Then go to your auto parts store and fine some dry graphite grease. with a cloth apply it heavily. Try the antenna once more.


If you want to eliminate this once and for all you can replace to a fixed antenna or don't raise your antenna on cold days.

 

well know one really answered my question....i know my master is no good so I wanted to know where it was located or even what it looks like since i dont know wut im looking for. And no im not driving the car in the winter so its not frozen or anything. The car has been parked in my heated garage for the last 2 months

 

mines stuck up to....don't mean to hijack, but how hard is it to install a S2K antenna?

 

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Besides removing the interior plastic, easy.

 

Once honda antennas get stuck up, down or halfway, they usually need replacing.

 

forget the radio... XM Radio FTW!


Modified by Doostur at 7:21 AM 1/21/2007

 

New mast. Just remember that 90% of the time the plastic cord breaks off in the motor so you need to disassemble it and remove the piece.