Sticking Automatic Radio Antenna

[Scott (archive)]

Does anyone know how I can disable or fix a power rear mounted antenna on a 94 accord. Mine will only go up or down so far before stopping and making a helicopter like noise? I tried removing the fuse for the antenna which worked except my radio would not work then. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Jafir Elkurd]

Replace just the mast with a new one. In most cases the motor is fine.

 

[Jason]

Does anyone know how I can disable or fix a power rear mounted antenna on a 94 accord. Mine will only go up or down so far before stopping and making a helicopter like noise? I tried removing the fuse for the antenna which worked except my radio would not work then. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

About the only solution would be to remove the antenna and replace it with one that you purchase at a auto parts store. Some companies make a rubber antenna that bends easily when going thru a car wash. I've seen several 1993 and 1994 Honda Accords in this town with the rubber antenna mentioned above. They probably had the same problem that you are now having.

 

[Jim Yanik]

Does anyone know how I can disable or fix a power rear mounted antenna on a 94 accord. Mine will only go up or down so far before stopping and making a helicopter like noise? I tried removing the fuse for the antenna which worked except my radio would not work then. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mine would do that occassionally,so I used some RS teflon lube gel,and that stopped it.

 

[Cosmin N.]

Does anyone know how I can disable or fix a power rear mounted antenna on a 94 accord. Mine will only go up or down so far before stopping and making a helicopter like noise? I tried removing the fuse for the antenna which worked except my radio would not work then. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Give it a good cleaning with WD40, especially around the joints and around the mount. It's a common problem, I thought the one on my 94 Accord needed replacement as well, but after cleaning it, it started working just fine.

Make sure you clean it every few days in the winter if you live in a place like Toronto. The salt will clog it up pretty badly, causing it to stick.

Cosmin

 

[Glenn]

Also, if you want to diconnect it entirely, the motor has an electrical plug at the base. Remove the plug when the antenna is up - and you're done.

Did the same to mine about year ago.

Glenn