I have a 1994 4Runner with the 3.0, 4WD. A few years ago, I forgot to turn my stereo off before I went off-roading. Probably don't need to tell you what happened to the antenna. Somehow, i was able to disconnect SOMETHING that kept the antenna from trying to raise and lower every time I turned it on. Now (after 3 years without the truck because I blew the engine... VERY long story that I'll be happy to share), i'm unable to find the fuse or relay location that I disconnected to get it to stop trying to go up and down. Can't find ANYTHING in the Haynes manual for it, can't even find a fuse box identifier plate anywhere. Anyone who can help me out with this would be greatly appreciated. Contact me at jseetin@ksu.edu or jaybird0825@hotmail.com Thanks in advance for the help.
Jay

 

come on... SOMEBODY has to have SOME info on this deal... Just need to figure out how I disconnected the antenna so I can finally re-connect it.


Anyone? Anyone??? Bueller???

 

Yeah, I've got a similer story... went offroading and the attenna ripped off. But thats ok!! I dont want it anymore anyway, but what I do want is to stop the ˟˟˟˟in motor running on and off whenever I turn my engine on. Starting to be a pain in the @ss. So yeah, if there's a fuse or a wire I could snip let me know too!!!!
cheers, Lee Hathaway

 

search "tacoma whip mod" or "taco whip mod" or "antenna mod" and you should be able to figure it out from there.

Bob

 

The antenna motor and its power plug can be accessed by unbolting the wheel well cover at the front passenger side fender. I don't know where the power antenna relay is since my truck did not come with a power antenna but I do have one from a '94 pickup that's lying around my garage somewhere.

 

Cheers MenaceSQL!!! Thats what I wanted to hear!!! You know I was getting to the point of thinking, "WTF?!?.... Do I have to take the whole fender off?!?" But now thank to you.... Woo Hoo!!! I dont have to! So now I just have another thing to add to the "to do" list.
Cheers, Lee Hathaway

 

Lee,

I actually found the relay that disconnects it, in case you haven';t already dug into your fender. It's next to the steering column under the driver side dash. About the size of a pack of cigarettes, and mine is orange. Pull that and it'll stop all the grinding or whatever it's doing.
Jay

 

Right on Jaybird, and thank you very very much!!! I havent yet dug into my fender and now I dont which is awesome, so yeah, thanks alot man!!
Cheers, Lee Hathaway

 

hey i just wanted to say thanks
i was having the same problem and i read your post and it fixed it right away