The recent cold weather killed my electric aerial. Following various strings on the net I have managed to extract the old aerial and have sourced a new one. Interesting instructions are at:
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/snd27613/2008-09-20_111457_sc_antenna.pdf
What you have to do is, with the key in the ignition switch "LOCK" position, press the "AM"and "DISC"buttons on the radio simultaneously with turning the ignition switch to "ACC." Then the radio"LCD"display will read "ANT"and the antenna mast will hyper-extend, disengaging the cable. With the ignition switch still in "ACC," the new cable is inserted to a full stop into the motor antenna assembly through the mast pipe hole in the body panel, with the teeth on the antenna cable toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, as the person in the driver's seat switches the key to "LOCK," feed the cable and mast pipe in. After it retracts completely, replace the retaining nut.
and the replacement came with similar instructions.
However I now have the dilema that the nylon tooothed cord has broken off in the motor.
How difficult is it to get at the motor? Anyone know?
The radio seems to work quite well without it.
Could I just disconnect and leave it?
How easy/ difficult would it be to replace with a stubby aerial?
I am hoping that the motor will "spit out" the remaining cord but it does not seem to want to move at the moment.
Any thoughts?
Dave