Powered Radio Antenna

Hi,
I have a 99 Maxima GLE. My radio antenna doesn't go all the way down when the
radio is switched off. How can I fix it. My dealer was asking for something
like 150 bucks to fix it.

ukwldkat

On Fri, 11 May 2007 00:33:02 GMT, "ukwldkat" <u34091@uwe> wrote:

Hi,
I have a 99 Maxima GLE. My radio antenna doesn't go all the way down when the
radio is switched off. How can I fix it. My dealer was asking for something
like 150 bucks to fix it.

ukwldkat

The usual thing that happens is that the plastic portion of the
antenna mast which wraps around a pulley in the antenna mechanism
breaks. When a new mast is installed, the broken portion of the mast
must be removed in order to it to function properly.

Masts are available for around 18-20 dollars on Ebay. It isn't a huge
job to remove antenna mast, then the mechanism, open it, remove the
broken piece, reinstall the mechanism and then install the new mast.
Having a helper is good to power the radio on and off when
reinstalling, but it can be done by one person. About a 30 minute
job.

96 SE
M

Have you tried cleaning the mast, and rotating it to see if it is bent?

ukwldkat wrote:

Hi,
I have a 99 Maxima GLE. My radio antenna doesn't go all the way down when the
radio is switched off. How can I fix it. My dealer was asking for something
like 150 bucks to fix it.

ukwldkat