Ive got a small problem with my aerial on my 2002 mazda 626, last winter it
would not go all the way down, now it does go down but only entends 4 out
of the 5 sections, have you any idea on how to fix it? Thanks
Could you please upload a complete video, including the motor
disassembly…the mast replacement is easy to perform, I actually replaced
line today, but part of the nylon is still inside the motor and I would
like to know how to take it sort so I can retrieve it and have the mast go
all the way down
I need to figure out why my 1991 Honda accord antenna want come up i got
the right stereo kit for it i did not cut wires so why want it come up when
i crank the car
why didn’t you show the interior disassembly?if you work on power antennas
why don’t you have a spanner wrench for the top nut?I really didn’t get
much info or confidence from your vid.
Thank you, all this information is mentioned in the video along with
showing the nylon cable piece found in the motor assembly. Measuring the
new antenna mast with nylon cable agains the removed mast an cable will
determine if part of the cable is left in the antenna motor assembly.
Again, all mentioned in the video.
Thanks, Professional. Actually, the antenna of my car camry 1999 makes some
noise. I just do some works like you did and the noise disappear. However,
I can not put the cable and antenna in side the car as the beginning.
Please help me, how could I do to fix this problem!
My bolt is stuck and every time I twist it it doesn’t come off. I think it
may have to so with thw bottom piece of the old mast being jammed in as it
snapped at the base. What can I do to get it pff sp I can replace the mast?
1) Do you have the original part? Aftermarket replacement masts have
problems. 2) Cable only catches for a short amount of time while when the
stereo is turned off and motor runs in a downward direction. 3) Trying all
directions, it should catch, sooner or later. 4) Keep trying, YOU CAN DO IT!
I took the whole assembly out because I know the nylon snapped on it. I
found that I cannot pull the mast out, it is stuck in there good. Do you
have any tips on how to remove the mast if it is nature-welded into the
assembly? My next move is to put the assembly in a vise, squeeze a vise
grip onto the mass (which will crush it, but it’s going to be replaced
anyway) and hammer the vise grips until it pops out. I’ll wait for your
response first before I do this in case you have a better idea.
Did you measure the new antenna and nylon cable agains the one removed?
There may be a bad gear, or there may be a piece of nylon cable left in the
antenna motor assembly.
You don’t really think I’m still working on this after 2 months do you? LOL
I was talking about the mass that is permanently connected to the cable,
not the cable itself. I found out elsewhere how the pros do it. You cut off
the bottom mast 1″ from the end, then you put something like a bolt or
Phillips driver in there (to keep it from crushing) and you squeeze vise
grips on. Finally, one or two shots with a hammer and it comes right out.
Then you must clean contact surface with sand paper.
Very well done and professional tip on mast replacement. It gave me the
confidence to go after it myself. I also visited your website and saved it
under my favorites. Will definitely tell me friends when they run into a
repair issue with their stereo, for the dealers will charge you an arm and
a leg. THANKS !!
on my car, the antenna motor runs but the actual mast doesnt move and
easily just pulls right out. As of now, i just cut the power to it so its
not constantly running but i was wondering if this could be the nylon cable
that couldve snapped and gotten stuck inside the motor?
Superglue? LOL I don’t believe you. There is no way superglue or any glue
is going to hold the nylon cable together. That cable goes through a lot of
stress as it goes around the spool. I wouldn’t even try plastic wending
them and I do own a plastic welder.
Folks, before you attempt this repair, here are some heads-up concerns that
you don’t see here. First, if your mast breaks, and you don’t pull out the
whole plastic drive cable, most of it is still in the motor assembly. You
will need some mechanical skills to dissassemble the motor to remove all of
the plastic pieces, otherwise, your new antenna mast will just break again
due to all of the extra plastic drive rod pieces in the motor. If you can’t
do all of this, take it to the shop…Thanks!
I’m having a problem. I have an old Infinity and was able in the past to do
this with relative ease except for now. Sometimes, when I attempt to feed
the cable, I might hear a loud grinding noise and a momentary pause as it
goes down. However, now, regardless of how it goes down, when it comes up
it always making that “noise” and hesitating. It’s almost as if the teeth
in the nylon is slipping. I tried a brand new antenna and nylon and it’s
just worse. I put grease – no avail. I’m perplexed.
Also, rather than using pliers for the nut on the top of the antenna, you
can buy a socket that will fit the plastic nut and makes it much easier to
remove it, for about 10 bucks.
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where is the antenna for a 2003 lexus gs300?
is there a way to replace the whole power thing and keep a short antenna
all the time? if that makes sense.
thanks so much.
Ive got a small problem with my aerial on my 2002 mazda 626, last winter it
would not go all the way down, now it does go down but only entends 4 out
of the 5 sections, have you any idea on how to fix it? Thanks
Could you please upload a complete video, including the motor
disassembly…the mast replacement is easy to perform, I actually replaced
line today, but part of the nylon is still inside the motor and I would
like to know how to take it sort so I can retrieve it and have the mast go
all the way down
Most power antennas are the same, should be very similar.
will this work for my eclipse also?
I need to figure out why my 1991 Honda accord antenna want come up i got
the right stereo kit for it i did not cut wires so why want it come up when
i crank the car
Thank You
thx dude cause that’s my nect move its 15.99 and if don’t go all the way
down who cares
Power Antenna Mast Replacement By John Denver 🙂
Is that Froggy from the little rascals?
why didn’t you show the interior disassembly?if you work on power antennas
why don’t you have a spanner wrench for the top nut?I really didn’t get
much info or confidence from your vid.
Thanks
I bought one really cheap on ebay and it worked perfectly.
Skipping over the part where you have to pull the motor assembly makes this
video pretty much useless.
Thank you, all this information is mentioned in the video along with
showing the nylon cable piece found in the motor assembly. Measuring the
new antenna mast with nylon cable agains the removed mast an cable will
determine if part of the cable is left in the antenna motor assembly.
Again, all mentioned in the video.
Sockets will work on some antenna mast nuts. In many cases, there is a
special tool needed to remove the nut depending on the vehicle.
Thanks, Professional. Actually, the antenna of my car camry 1999 makes some
noise. I just do some works like you did and the noise disappear. However,
I can not put the cable and antenna in side the car as the beginning.
Please help me, how could I do to fix this problem!
Any idea were I can get a Antenna Mast for my 1978 Cadillac Seville?
hjlint@verizon.net
My bolt is stuck and every time I twist it it doesn’t come off. I think it
may have to so with thw bottom piece of the old mast being jammed in as it
snapped at the base. What can I do to get it pff sp I can replace the mast?
Replacing the antenna mast takes care of many problems. This may be a motor
problem?
1) Do you have the original part? Aftermarket replacement masts have
problems. 2) Cable only catches for a short amount of time while when the
stereo is turned off and motor runs in a downward direction. 3) Trying all
directions, it should catch, sooner or later. 4) Keep trying, YOU CAN DO IT!
I took the whole assembly out because I know the nylon snapped on it. I
found that I cannot pull the mast out, it is stuck in there good. Do you
have any tips on how to remove the mast if it is nature-welded into the
assembly? My next move is to put the assembly in a vise, squeeze a vise
grip onto the mass (which will crush it, but it’s going to be replaced
anyway) and hammer the vise grips until it pops out. I’ll wait for your
response first before I do this in case you have a better idea.
Did you measure the new antenna and nylon cable agains the one removed?
There may be a bad gear, or there may be a piece of nylon cable left in the
antenna motor assembly.
Great job! Thanks!
You don’t really think I’m still working on this after 2 months do you? LOL
I was talking about the mass that is permanently connected to the cable,
not the cable itself. I found out elsewhere how the pros do it. You cut off
the bottom mast 1″ from the end, then you put something like a bolt or
Phillips driver in there (to keep it from crushing) and you squeeze vise
grips on. Finally, one or two shots with a hammer and it comes right out.
Then you must clean contact surface with sand paper.
Very well done and professional tip on mast replacement. It gave me the
confidence to go after it myself. I also visited your website and saved it
under my favorites. Will definitely tell me friends when they run into a
repair issue with their stereo, for the dealers will charge you an arm and
a leg. THANKS !!
on my car, the antenna motor runs but the actual mast doesnt move and
easily just pulls right out. As of now, i just cut the power to it so its
not constantly running but i was wondering if this could be the nylon cable
that couldve snapped and gotten stuck inside the motor?
Possible worn antenna cable or gears…
Superglue? LOL I don’t believe you. There is no way superglue or any glue
is going to hold the nylon cable together. That cable goes through a lot of
stress as it goes around the spool. I wouldn’t even try plastic wending
them and I do own a plastic welder.
Folks, before you attempt this repair, here are some heads-up concerns that
you don’t see here. First, if your mast breaks, and you don’t pull out the
whole plastic drive cable, most of it is still in the motor assembly. You
will need some mechanical skills to dissassemble the motor to remove all of
the plastic pieces, otherwise, your new antenna mast will just break again
due to all of the extra plastic drive rod pieces in the motor. If you can’t
do all of this, take it to the shop…Thanks!
I’m having a problem. I have an old Infinity and was able in the past to do
this with relative ease except for now. Sometimes, when I attempt to feed
the cable, I might hear a loud grinding noise and a momentary pause as it
goes down. However, now, regardless of how it goes down, when it comes up
it always making that “noise” and hesitating. It’s almost as if the teeth
in the nylon is slipping. I tried a brand new antenna and nylon and it’s
just worse. I put grease – no avail. I’m perplexed.
just take apart the motor assembly, since you’ve already got it out Then
you’ll be able to pull out the cable without using any force.
Also, rather than using pliers for the nut on the top of the antenna, you
can buy a socket that will fit the plastic nut and makes it much easier to
remove it, for about 10 bucks.
Have not been able to find even an aftermarket mast.
Thank you so much, Bob! This video allowed me to fix my power antenna
myself and save some money.