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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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The power antena won't go down in my 2000 trans am. Is there a fuse or realy or do I need to replace the antena. How hard is this job?

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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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motor is probably shot. i dont have a power antenna but if its easy to get to it shouldnt be a problem replacing.
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Does it make a sound when it tries to retract?
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I got tired of trying to fix mine. I just bought a new metco unit from auto zone...$50. Took all of 20 min to replace.
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Doesn't make any noise.
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Mine was stuck up when I bought the car, replaced it with one off ebay, went up and down once...And once again I have a car with an antenna up all the time....Every once in a while I hear the motor working, but the mast stays up...
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Doesn't make any noise.
I'd check the electrical first. I would be surprised if the motor died on you. (Not sure which fuse is involved, though.)
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Originally Posted by 00_Silver_Bird
Mine was stuck up when I bought the car, replaced it with one off ebay, went up and down once...And once again I have a car with an antenna up all the time....Every once in a while I hear the motor working, but the mast stays up...
You have a different problem. The mast is just gummed up. If you search, you should be able to find the method to clean it and get it working again.
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