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Anyone use a Metra power antenna?

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Old 06-09-2012, 03:32 PM
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I have a 93 XJ6 that PO has replaced original antenna with a Metra Antennaworks power unit. It hasn't worked since I've had it and got a new one of same brand and sort.

I am not having any luck getting it to work. I know the car's doing what it's supposed to be doing, I checked with a test light. Now, the new unit has it's own built in relay and they seem to be confusing each other.

I have tried a seperate power source and the original remote wire from car. It went up but won't come down.

Has anyone here used one of these? If so, did it work? Any input would be greatly appreciated so I can get this thing back together and start drinking...
 
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Quick update. I got a Metra Antennaworks European style power antenna. After some head scratching as to why it wouldn't work, I realized it has it's own relay/controller so it conflicted using the stock antenna wires. I do not have a CD changer, so I tapped the red constant power and blue remote wires into the stock CD changer plug and works fine now. Oh, and the one I had when originally posted was faulty from the store so exchanged for a new one.
 

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Old 07-15-2012, 03:29 AM
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Good work Shultzy.
 
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