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    Power antenna question

    Well, I go out and get in the T/A this morning, and the antenna is stuck in the up position, but the motor is still making noise after I power "on" or "off". Do I need a new antenna, or the whole assembly (motor)? I think they come as one unit, but I'm not exactly sure what's wrong. Thanks!
    1996 White T/A, LT-1 auto with only aftermarket Flowmasters, shift kit, and a LG Motorsports G2 cold air kit.....that's it! She can't eat all the 'Stangs but will die trying.

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    There is a plastic ribbon with gear teeth on them that runs on the antenna motor and as the ribbon goes down I beleive it just goes down with gravity but I could be wrong. I replaced my power antenna from Auto-zone. Its was fairly easy and not too expensive.
    I usually keep my antenna clean by spraying WD-40 and wiping it off. I made the mistake of spraying it with white lithium grease buy a week later it broke. So just keep any dirt build up off and it should last quite a while.


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    • #3
      Steve is right...the plastic gear-teeth rod thingy broke. You'll have the replace the whole antenna...

      Or do what I did...pull the whole unit out and put in a stubby. You'll save 5lbs of weight.

      Christopher Teng

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Christopherrr
        Steve is right...the plastic gear-teeth rod thingy broke. You'll have the replace the whole antenna...

        Or do what I did...pull the whole unit out and put in a stubby. You'll save 5lbs of weight.
        Take the antenna assembly completely off=get to go faster.......thanks for the tip!
        Well, on another note, at least I know I'll have to replace the whole unit. Pretty pricey $$ I guess. Already checked different places, and my best buy will be a GM parts wholesaler on ebay. They only sell the real stuff cheap, not the crappy imitation stuff.

        Ohhh!!! Forgot to ask....does anyone know if all '93-'02 took the same power antenna assembly, or is there diff. ones? I've seen some that say they all fit, and others say from '97-up. I don't know, wanna make sure I get the right part. Thanks!
        1996 White T/A, LT-1 auto with only aftermarket Flowmasters, shift kit, and a LG Motorsports G2 cold air kit.....that's it! She can't eat all the 'Stangs but will die trying.

        Currently on the clock: 120K

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        • #5
          If you can find a good GM parts guy, someone that has been in the business awhile. They do or used to make a rebuild kit for them. A lot cheaper than replacing the entire unit.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Christopherrr
            Steve is right...the plastic gear-teeth rod thingy broke. You'll have the replace the whole antenna...

            Or do what I did...pull the whole unit out and put in a stubby. You'll save 5lbs of weight.
            Where do you get the stubby one from? I walked outside one day and mine was bent at a 90 degree angle. I walked out the next day and it was snapped in half. I'm not a big fan of the power antenna anyhow
            Red 95 Trans Am: M6, Moroso CAI, Magnaflow, Spohn sway bars, back to life as of 2/15/10!!!
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