Shinta786 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hi, I have a Xedos 9 from 1996. I have a problem. The antenna doesn't work! It won't pull out. I opened my trunk and removed the plastic from the sides and saw the antenna ending in a black cilindral box (engine?). When I put on the radio I hear the engine making a click click krrrrrrrr and stop. I guessed something is blocked, but don't know how to remove the antenna. And I dont dare to pull, lol. Anyone some info abt this? Pics also welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 eh, depends. if its clicking there are 1 of 2 problems, its blocked, or worse, the motor has gone bad. if its the first you need to have someone turn on the radio while you pull it out, once all the way out, either unplug it so it won't go back in, or leave the radio on, wash and wax the antenna, or grease it whatever. if the motor is gone, you'll need to take the motor out and replace, which can be costly and time consuming, but iv never done it perfectly so I can't give you a step by step guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubs99 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Not a bad install at all. The leads for power and activation of the motor can be used from the original. Best Buy has a universal power antenna for 60 bucks. All you need to do is match the closest fitting grommets to factory as possible, try to space out the bottom mounting point to vertical as possible, and your done. You might want to silicon the bottom portion of the antenna mounting surface for added water protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 How did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinta786 Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 actually.......the antenna stopped making sound (it doesn't even move now). I guess buying a new antenna would be great, but 60 BUCKS?! I thought an antenna should cost something like $10-$20.lol I will live without antenna. Maybe going to a Xedos graveyard and looking for a working one should be a good solution. Thnx again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I had to get a secondhand aerial for my car... replaced the mast with a new one at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinta786 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I bought a little antenna (3cm long) with more power than the original one. I just have to get the old one OUT, it wont come out. Any one knows how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 AT the top on the outside I think there is a ring (chrome) that has a slot on either side? This needs to come off, then inside all the bolts need to come out and the unit goes down inside the trunk. But I am not 100% to the details with Mazda, just thinking of the power antenna on my BMW, as my Milly has it in the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I had my antenna out once to clean it and lube it up, but I can't remember dismantling the chrome ring. I believe I just unbolted the part inside and pulled it downwards. Not sure though, may have dismantled the ring as well. Easily done with plyers for dismantling lock rings anyway. Two or three bolts in there, easy job. I remember someone describing how to change the wire inside the antenna in some thread on MW.org. Supposed to be a cheap fix I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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