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[lefty]

Anyone here know how to..

A. Test the antenna
B. Check the connections/ground (and where)
C. Replace it

I've noticed lately that I think my antenna may be corroded or just becoming old, as the "stereo" flickers on the head unit, and I know it doesn't sound as clear as it could.
I've checked the plug and made sure its pushed into the head unit correctly, so that seems fine.

Occasionally, I have noticed if you touch the antenna itself, or adjust it in a different position, it can make it better. (hence why I think its old/corroded).

So what do I need to pull apart to remove the entire thing?

Last time I tried, I un-did the 2 screws on the top, but it doesn't come out (obviously the antenna cable is still connected to it). I tried tracking the antenna underneath the dash and I think from memory it went inside the A-Pillar? Does the A-Pillar just pull out or is it clipped or screwed down? Where is the antenna actually grounded?

Any help would be good, the GF is away for the weekend, so I got time to try and fix it once and for all.

Cheers
lefty.

Edited by lefty, 21 January 2011 - 07:10 AM.

[Paul]

To remove it is a dash out job as the cable/antenna is all one piece. Theres a few clips along the dash impact beam that hold the cable in place and then ti goes up inside the A-pillar to the roof. A bit of twisting and pulling will get the bracket out of the small hole on the roof.

[spudz]

Just undo the 8mm nut at the top of the aerial mast, no need to pull out it from the inside. These were the quickest aerials to replace bitd. I just changed mine, new one cost me about $75, its a geniune Mitso one and my radio works fine now. Speak to Travis aka (SIVART) from this forum, he'll hook you up with one.

[lefty]

Just undo the 8mm nut at the top of the aerial mast, no need to pull out it from the inside. These were the quickest aerials to replace bitd. I just changed mine, new one cost me about $75, its a geniune Mitso one and my radio works fine now. Speak to Travis aka (SIVART) from this forum, he'll hook you up with one.

Ok

I had a look under the dash, farken shit wires everywhere in my car, lol anyway... i can see the antenna cable, it is clipped along the bar above the steering wheel, runs down and then up into the inside of the car, behind the A-Pillar, just like Paul said.
No way I'd be able to change that cable without moving the dashboard, and I have nfi how hard and how to do it.

So I'll try your way, I assume that means your just changing the antenna not the cable right, so how do you connect the old antenna cable to the new antenna (which I'm sure the cable is fine btw)? Were your issues the same as mine, or yours completely farked?
Any difference between the Mitsu aerial (~$75) and a generic one's (Aerpro AP154) (~$15-$30)? ebay ryda madelectronics soundmaster

Cheers.

Edited by lefty, 22 January 2011 - 06:10 AM.

[leadfoot]

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[spudz]

Ok

I had a look under the dash, farken shit wires everywhere in my car, lol anyway... i can see the antenna cable, it is clipped along the bar above the steering wheel, runs down and then up into the inside of the car, behind the A-Pillar, just like Paul said.
No way I'd be able to change that cable without moving the dashboard, and I have nfi how hard and how to do it.

So I'll try your way, I assume that means your just changing the antenna not the cable right, so how do you connect the old antenna cable to the new antenna (which I'm sure the cable is fine btw)? Were your issues the same as mine, or yours completely farked?
Any difference between the Mitsu aerial (~$75) and a generic one's (Aerpro AP154) (~$15-$30)? ebay ryda madelectronics soundmaster

Cheers.

Dont know about generic types, i replaced mine with a genuine one, radio was dropping out previously, when i replaced mine it worked fine. 2 Minutes to replace!

Edited by spudz, 22 January 2011 - 11:07 AM.