power antenna

[supraturbo510]

my power antenna for the my radio came up once about a month ago but now it just stays down. I can hear the motor working, the antenna just does not want to go up. Any solutions to this problem?

 

[Clip]

oil it? i have no clue, but when i replaced mine i had to experiment with the connectors a great deal to get it right.

 

[CRE]

Could be the toothed nylon line inside it is stripped. I think you *might* be able to tear the whole unit apart and just swap out that line or its drive gear, which ever is stripped.

 

[chedderknight]

same problem for me, except i know my mast is broken, could need replacement?

 

[isnms]

Here is some information on the antenna:
http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/techtip/antenna.html

Since you have the 87 spoiler, you could get the aftermarket one sold at AutoZone and install with no problems at all.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?p=141780#post141780

You would only have to connect two wires and ground. If I recall correctly it’s (circle A) Red3 and the other one is (circle A) Black-Red2. Verify your own wiring.
http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/library/Wiring/pages/Page_130.html

 

[SPD TRP]

What if you have no motor sound, I'm thinking that the wire at the aftermarket radia (came with car) may not be sending the signal to work the antenna. Have a spare and no worky with the spare plugged in also.

Anybody know what wires to probe to verify is getting the signal, mine is a 91 model?

Thanks

Wayne

 

[isnms]

http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/library/TSRM/be/BE_109.html

 

[ValgeKotkas]

I have had like 2 power antennas, both broke down (no point in getting a new one), cause the antenna comes up when the ignition is on, goes suddenly down when it starts, and then again up when the engine runs....So both lasted maby 2 months or so...

 

[GrimJack]

Just get a GM mini adapter, and plug your stereo into the other antenna, the one that's built into the rear hatch glass.

 

[supraman7mgte]

is not that one just for am? just curious

 

[GrimJack]

Works just fine for both AM and FM on my car. I removed the mast antenna years ago.

 

[Suprastic]

Just get a GM mini adapter, and plug your stereo into the other antenna, the one that's built into the rear hatch glass.

thats what I did so I could shave the hole on my spoiler. It gave it a nice clean look without sacraficing am/fm.

 

[DyslexicSquirrel]

this thread just saved me soooooooo much time