I did this also! Works great, and makes the OEM antenna last longer when it is unneeded to raise and lower all the time.

 

This is said on every 3rd gen antenna thread. It's too bad more people don't take notice.

 

I have just ordered my new complete power antenna assembly from my local dealer (112.00 GBP), & I plan to fit it this weekend.

Now I know that I have to remove the inner plastic ˟˟˟˟ shield to get at the power antenna. But with regards to the cable to the stereo, can it unplug from the antenna end or is only at the stereo end?

If it's at the stereo end, will I have to remove the stereo or do you think that it could be reached from behind the dash? What i'm thinking is that as my vehicle is right hand drive that it might be easier to remove the glove box unit & give access to the back of the stereo?

What do you think?

Many Thanks

Regards

Lewis

 

I just replaced my antenna last week.. If it still motors up and down I would order just the mast.. or get it on ebay..(which I did.. 27$..) the stealer wanted 70$..
As for unplugging it, if you have the stock radio I would definitely unplug it at the antenna as it will be part of a big plug at the radio..

 

its will be a simple task... unplug the old motor and plug in the new one. You should have no reason to get to the stereo.

 

Those that installed a whip antenna, did you notice any loss/gain in reception vs. the original antenna?

My power antenna works great, but I think I'm just going to switch it out anyway.

 

I have a broken antenna. I found that the antenna mast was broken off and was stuck in the motor. When I took it out and put the motor back together, I found it didn't work. I couldn't even turn on my stereo at all. I reopened it and found that a small copper connector block inside the motor was shattered. What do I do?