Power Antenna will not retract

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08-29-08, 12:11 PM

crackerjack

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Power Antenna will not retract

Wondering if anyone has any advice on repairing one of these units in a '85 SE. The antenna is up and will not retract even though I hear the electric motor running upon depressing the radio on/off button.

Would like to repair/replace before some misfit kid takes a notion to twist it into a pretzel.

Thanks for any advice!

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08-29-08, 03:09 PM

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The plasticy bit in the antenna itself is broken. Buy a new antenna. See EBAY, and don't pay more than $20.

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08-29-08, 10:32 PM

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A new mast assembly from Mazda is around $30 and it's quite simple to replace.

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08-30-08, 09:59 PM

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Quick fix..disconnect the antenna mast Motor at the back of the car(connector).I took my Power antenna OFF,and replaced it with a "rubber Ducky" antenna...Little Fuggers around here like to Snap antennas off and Play Zorro with them!