antenna problem
 

just got a new antenna and it goes up all nice and neat but when its all the way up it makes a kinda grinding noise for a few seconds. same when it goes down and it doesnt go all the way down. i checked out the gears and everything looks to be fine but it just does not want to go down. any idea what could be happening? got a video for you too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Upgb...eature=channel

Is it one of those $30 universal aftermarket antennas? If it is, that's why. If it's an OEM antenna, is it actually new or used? Pull out the mast and see if the teeth are worn.

discconect it and shave it ...

+1 to that.

i have the same problem how do u shave it ???

I replaced the masst with a $30 Ebay unit and solved that problem. It's been perfect for about 3 years now. Shaved would look pretty though!:giggle:

well if you shave it then you need to hook up one of those hidden antennas. I replaced my mast but not the complete assembly and it didn't fix the problem so im looking to find a good hidden antenna now

since i listen to my ipod more often then the radio i tend to disconect it in the winter so it doesnt freeze