I can't get it up...
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The power antenna on my XJ40 is sticking, it doesn't retract all the way with about ten inches remaining up. When the radio is on, the next section onlyextends another six or so, then the mast stops. I've cleaned a bit of rust from the part that still works, but am out of ideas as how to free the antenna fully. Yanking on it has no effect. Is there a fix? Or does one simply replace the entire unit with and aftermarket one? If so would you suggest a new power unit, or go with a fixed mast.
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The power antenna on my XJ40 is sticking, it doesn't retract all the way with about ten inches remaining up. When the radio is on, the next section onlyextends another six or so, then the mast stops. I've cleaned a bit of rust from the part that still works, but am out of ideas as how to free the antenna fully. Yanking on it has no effect. Is there a fix? Or does one simply replace the entire unit with and aftermarket one? If so would you suggest a new power unit, or go with a fixed mast.
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Yeah, Mine still tries to extend and retract, but I can't get it to go further even with a firm tug. I don't want to force it and ideally would like to keep the existing one and get it functional, but if it's not repairable I'll likely replace it with a suitable fixed mast. The only reason I can see someone wanting a power antenna is I'm assuming automatic car washes, which my cat will never see again as long asIkeep her.
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Yeah, it seems to be jamming though. It powers up a few inches, then cuts out. When I shut the radio of, it retracts to the prior postion then again seems to trip off.I'm thinking the culprit is corosion on the mast itself, but there's no way to fully extend it to clean it.
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Just keep in mind an aftermarket power antenna will not work with any jaguar.
My antenna is also busted, it is up like 2 slots but does not retract or extend.
If you find a suitable fixed antenna if you would be so kind xj40ish as to tell me the model antenna and how you installed it.
All the antennas I saw at pep boys and auto zone did not look good.
My antenna is also busted, it is up like 2 slots but does not retract or extend.
If you find a suitable fixed antenna if you would be so kind xj40ish as to tell me the model antenna and how you installed it.
All the antennas I saw at pep boys and auto zone did not look good.
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I'm going to install a stationary antenna later today, it was onlya few bucks, but it is gunna look bad. EW purchased it a while ago tho. Ken told me his company sells the original mast for the XJ40 antenna, maybe PM him about it. But shipping to england may be pricy
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http://www.motorcarsltd.com/item.wws...p;sku=IN101989
This works from 1988 - 1993. The rubber grommet is:
http://www.motorcarsltd.com/item.wws...p;sku=IN101991
This works from 1988 - 1993. The rubber grommet is:
http://www.motorcarsltd.com/item.wws...p;sku=IN101991
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