Arial Half Mast

[black400]

my arial wont retract all the way or go up full , ie goes down and up A BIT , i wd40 ed , but no joy any ideas

[The-Acre]

my arial wont retract all the way or go up full , ie goes down and up A BIT , i wd40 ed , but no joy any ideas

I had the same problem with my last LS. The plastic drive inside breaks and the only real way forward is a new one. A common issue :(

[steve2006]

Look at the link :D

http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/audio/powerantenna.html

[black400]

will take it out tomorrow it goes up about 3 inches and back but not full , so if the plastic csble was broke it should not move ?

[Parrot of Doom]

The cable is broke. It's easy to fix, just remove the aerial and motor, order a new plastic cable, remove the old broken cable, reinstall the motor, feed the new plastic cable+aerial down the hole and guide it into position when the radio retracts it.

[black400]

were do i order a new cable , eBay or lexus

[39buss]

You'll find them on eBay for £15 with a little set of instructions included. Take the nut off the aerial, switch on the radio, the aerial and cable will wind itself out and reverse the procedure to fit the new one.

[cruisermark]

The chrome is not as good quality as the original mast - so if cosmetics are important then don't buy off eBay - they do work well though

[39buss]

When I bought mine I extended it fully,polished it and every time I wash the car I rub it with a wd40'ed cloth and its still like new and working well after18months.

[black400]

will remove at the weekend and have a look / clean up , order part thurs.