WS6FirebirdTA00

iTrader: (33)

i have an on off switch, how do i wire that to the electric antenna where i can have the antenn go down when im listening to cd's?

WhiteBird00

iTrader: (4)

Wire the switch inline in the pink wire from the back of the radio. This is the wire that provides power when the radio is on to raise the antenna and keep it up. When the power is cut (by shutting off the car or by opening your switch), the antenna goes down.

Putting a switch in like that will mean that the antenna will work normally when the switch is on (antenna will go up or down when the radio is turned on or off). The antenna will go down and stay down when the switch is off.

WS6FirebirdTA00

iTrader: (33)

ok so how do i get to that wire?? i have never pulled my radio out yet...

Dal1as

Here you go. Did this with mine but had to order the convertable plate since I have traction control. Works great.

http://members.shaw.ca/ritc1/Antenna.html

WhiteBird00

iTrader: (4)

Use a flat tool such as a small screwdriver or kitchen knife (wrapped with a cloth to prevent scratching) to pry the trim piece from around the radio and heater/AC controls. It is held on by three or four clips around the sides. Once the trim piece is removed you can remove the screws holding the radio using a 7mm socket. Then just slide the radio out of the dash so that you can get at the wiring connector on the back. You may have to reach around the back of the radio and unplug the antenna lead from the lower right side in order to be able to pull the radio far enough out (don't forget to plug it in again when you put it back together).

WS6FirebirdTA00

iTrader: (33)

thanks for all the help! ill let you all knwo if i got it to work lol

WS6FirebirdTA00

iTrader: (33)

alright guys i got it to work! its sweet and it was so easy to do. i cleaned up the trim and everything while it was out and it only took about 1 hour. i have the switch in the ash tray ill get some pics of where it is later on if anyone wants to see it