On 11 Oct 2006 19:15:04 -0700, "njmodi" <njmodi2 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:

I thought I DID include your comment! I credited SOMEONE
in my message. Perhaps someone else made the same suggestion,
in which case allow me to thank you as well!

Aspasia

Yes indeed you did - I have the quoted text turned-off by default and
didn't see which particular post you had responded to.

It wasn't credit I was after I just felt bad that you were trying
to the find the problem for so long even after the root cause had been
suggested.

Btw, that antenna is easy to fix Since the motor is good, it's just
a 20 dollar replacement mast that you need to swap in.

Cheers,
Nirav

On 12 Oct 2006 13:24:14 -0700, "njmodi" <njmodi2 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:

Duh -- I would like to fix mast, as it's about to snap off,
but looking at it I don't know how to pull it out. Any thoughts?

Aspasia

aspasia wrote:
Remove the locknut at the base of the antenna and then you should be
able to pry out the old mast and plastic cable. If you notice that the
cable is broken, then you may need to remove the motor assembly and
open it up to remove any remaining plastic cable fragments. To remove
the motor assembly, look inside the trunk behind the trunk liner near
the jack - there are a couple of bolts and a harness and drain hose you
have to get to to get the motor assembly out. Open that up and make
sure you remove any plastic cable bits - and regrease the gears while
you have it open.

Then replace the motor assembly and feed in the new mast. Note: you'll
need a helper to power on/off the radio while you feed in the mast.

A quick google on "power antenna mast replacement" will give you lots
of leads - most cars have identical setups.

Good luck!
Nirav

On 14 Oct 2006 20:25:31 -0700, "njmodi" <njmodi2 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:

This is all very challenging for a low-skills critter like moi, but I
guess I could START the process and see how far I can get.

Since I have bumper-to-bumper warranty on car -- not cheap! -- if it
becomes too difficult, I might take advantage, for a $50 deductible,
though the service center is not close by. I will inquire
A quick google on "power antenna mast replacement" will give you lots
Indeed! Several detailed step-by-step instructions.
Thanks; I'll need it!

BTW - could car radio still receive w/o an outside antenna?
Straight question.

Aspasia

You may get some reception without the external antenna since your
Maxima has two antennas - one printed on the rear glass and the second
one being that mast.

Nirav

On 10/14/06 10:25 PM, in article
1160882731.712221.301580 (AT) f16g20...oglegroups.com, "njmodi"
<njmodi2 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:

I've done this a couple of times (replace the mast). Once you remove the
nut on top (either a needle-nosed pliers or a circlip tool will work to get
it off), just turn on the radio and it will puke out the mast.