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I am replacing my power antenna with a Metra. I do not want to cut the factory wires or just twist a pigtail onto the new antenna's wires. I am trying to keep it nice and clean with a new matching connector crimped onto the new antenna's wires.
The 3-wire power/switch connector is shown below. Does anyone know where we can get this connector (with no pigtail)? Or at least the part number?
Are you sure you want to do this? If you just have a bad mast, are you aware that you can get a replacement mast for your original antenna?
Originally Posted by KevinTernes
I do not want to cut the factory wires or just twist a pigtail onto the new antenna's wires. I am trying to keep it nice and clean with a new matching connector crimped onto the new antenna's wires.
Are you sure you want to do this? The connector and terminals will run you less than $4. The shipping will be a lot more than that. Then, the tool you will need will run you around $100-$150.
Originally Posted by KevinTernes
Does anyone know where we can get this connector (with no pigtail)? Or at least the part number?
If you want to get in to this, I can walk you through how to get the part numbers for the connector, pins, and tools that will be needed. If you want to get in to terminal repair for the car, it might be a good investment. If not, soldering or using butt connectors is probably the best way to go.
Yes, the mast needs replacing but given how the motor acts, it is full of broken plastic "drive strip (whatever it is called)" fragments. And I have the new antenna mounted and ready to hook up to power.
I have replaced connectors in the past using tweezers, small needle-nosed pliers and plenty of patience. If there is a special tool, I might want to add it to my collection!
My first thought was to do what VIP1 suggested above with the old pigtail. But I prefer as clean looking of a repair as is possible using correct connectors to make future maintenance simple.
What is stopping me here is being unable to match the connector with any pictures that I see on line.
From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
The connector on the vehicle harness is available (P/N 12117322) but the other side (on the antenna) is not listed as a separate part - according to GM it is only available with an antenna.
I agree with VIP1... the best option is to cut the pigtail off of the old antenna, solder and heat shrink the wires to the new antenna and put wire loom over the three wires (or wrap them with electrical tape). The result will be just as serviceable as a factory setup - you can unplug the antenna from the vehicle harness - and it will look neat and professional.
However, if you really want to replace just the connector, you can remove the plastic shell from the old antenna and then see if you can find the pins to go in it. I'm sure they are available at an automotive electrical supply shop or online somewhere. It just might take some searching to find the right ones.
I have replaced connectors in the past using tweezers, small needle-nosed pliers and plenty of patience. If there is a special tool, I might want to add it to my collection!
The resources in this thread will get you started:
The terminal repair book will give you a lookup for the terminals, will show you what tools to crimp with, and will give you part numbers for the tools.
Originally Posted by KevinTernes
What is stopping me here is being unable to match the connector with any pictures that I see on line.
The link above has another link to a Delphi catalog that should allow you to do that.
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Power Antenna Connector 
