Re: Electric aerial motor
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(J apmetal)</div><div class='quotemain'>Ok, the other day I decided to replace my aerial mast with a brand new one, Â*:(</div>
How did you manage all this? I assume your aerial is located back left just next to the access point to the rear lights.
Do you have to remove a inside panel to get proper access to removing and installing the components?
Re: Electric aerial motor
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(marktheblake)</div><div class='quotemain'>Do you have to remove a inside panel to get proper access to removing and installing the components?</div>Yes, you need to remove the left plastic plating in the trunk. Shouldn't be too hard. From there you have direct access to the antenna.
I had one too (the one that came with the car) and it broke about 5 months ago. So I tried to fix it but I only got it broken a little bit further. :oops:
Then I ordered a universal one (An original one costs about 400 euros (about 430 dollars) and that's just too expensive).
I put it in but I did really strange. When it went up it went all the way but when it was totally up the motor kept spinning for a couple of seconds. And when it went in again it did the same but sometimes it wouldn't even go completely down. I tried a lot of ways of connecting the wiring and all the same result.
So I think I'm going to buy another one from another brand and try it again.
Re: Electric aerial motor
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jeucken)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(marktheblake)</div><div class='quotemain'>Do you have to remove a inside panel to get proper access to removing and installing the components?</div>Yes, you need to remove the left plastic plating in the trunk. Shouldn't be too hard. From there you have direct access to the antenna.
I had one too (the one that came with the car) and it broke about 5 months ago. So I tried to fix it but I only got it broken a little bit further. :oops:
Then I ordered a universal one (An original one costs about 400 euros (about 430 dollars) and that's just too expensive).
I put it in but I did really strange. When it went up it went all the way but when it was totally up the motor kept spinning for a couple of seconds. And when it went in again it did the same but sometimes it wouldn't even go completely down. I tried a lot of ways of connecting the wiring and all the same result.
So I think I'm going to buy another one from another brand and try it again.</div>
Wich brand of antenna have you bought Jeucken? Just want to know so I don't make the same mistake... :wink:
Re: Electric aerial motor
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rasko Da Gama)</div><div class='quotemain'>Wich brand of antenna have you bought Jeucken? Just want to know so I don't make the same mistake... Â*:wink:</div>Sorry :oops: I don't remember, I threw away the box. And on the site from which I ordered it, just says universal antenna and no brand name. But I found that there are a lot of different manufacturers so the chance that you buy the same one is minimal.
Re: Electric aerial motor
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jeucken)</div><div class='quotemain'> Â*Yes, you need to remove the left plastic plating in the trunk. Shouldn't be too hard. From there you have direct access to the antenna.</div>
Thanks very much - You and I have the same car (hatch)so your info is most credible, though mine is the basic model.
Last time i replaced an antenna in another car i had to dislocate a wrist and an elbow to access the cavity inside, and even then it was not easy. (it was impossible to remove a panel for easy access).
In regard to the motor whining, thats what mine does. when i turn off the car, i can hear the motor whining tryingto retract the antenna. Thats probably a good sign actually, as i might not need to replace the motor. now that i know how to access it properly i migght be able to do a repair.
Re: Electric aerial motor
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rasko Da Gama)</div><div class='quotemain'> Â* Yes, you need to remove the left plastic plating in the trunk. Shouldn't be too hard. </div>
I removed the panel - but hey you didnt tell me about all those hidden clips and screws! :-)
busted about 3 of the push clips, and lost one of the hidden ones. interesting enough the hidden ones are virtually identical to the mounting spacers for the old AT type PC mainboards. I got hundreds of them.