max425

I usually take my car to turtle wax to have the car manually washed/cleaned as opposed to the automatic machines. The car was getting really filthy of late and i didnt have time for a professional job, so i finally decided to hit up the local shell station for a car wash. being the absent-minded person that I frequently am, I left the radio on while i proceeded through the auto-wash. Long story short, the antenna bent backwards and after I tried to fix it, it snapped. Does anyone know where I can get one of these and how much they go for? I have a 97 max se and they only sell 89-94 antennas on ebay. i'll check a junkyard but any help you guys could give me would be appreciated. thanks


Teddo

Ravq

First try an auto recycler then try www.car-part.com
I had to replace mine and found one at a recycler for $50 for the entire assembly not just the mast. If your motor is intact all you will need is the mast. If you want a brand new OEM try:
http://www.courtesyparts.com/
http://www.oem-car-parts.com/?nissan-accessories.com1
http://www.nissanautoparts.com/
http://www.brownandbrowntempe.com/parts_form.cgi

max425

thanks that's a big help. i'll look into it immediately. its strange, my radio still works for some reason...


Teddo

97BlackMax

i am not absolutely sure but i don't think that a broken antenna would completely disable the radio, it might just be that your radio signals will be faded so you won't get quite as good reception...i could be wrong though

max425

Since the mast snapped and the motor still functions, I can just buy a new mast and somehow get the old one off I guess. Is the replacement procedure difficult? How would I go about getting the mast off of the cable? Thanks again for your help. Two of the sites you listed carried the parts I need relatively cheap. And by a auto recycler, do you mean a junk yard?

Teddo

Ravq

Recycler is synonymous with junkyards. More specifically auto shops that sell "working" used parts. In your case a mast can be found useable at either. As for the procedure, it is slightly difficult getting the antenna assembly out from the trunk but once you have it out replacing the mast is relatively straightforward. I believe the hardest part is reinstalling the mast. Hard to explain without visuals but try a search I recall reading a thread or two about the installation.

I'll give you a brief install off the top of my head.
Step 1 unscrew the metal antenna ring from the portion on the fenderwell. Being careful not to scratch it. It was tough I used some pliers and a thick rag.
Step 2 Remove liner from that side of the trunk and I found it easier to access the antenna with the jack and it's mount removed. (2 nuts hold it in place)
Step 3 unscrew antenna assemly and remove 2 wiring harnesses attached to it
Step 4 Open and replace mast.
Step 5 Installation is opposite of removal.

Gates

iTrader: (2)

I broke my antenna last week in a similar way. I found the mast replacement at pep boys for $15. I can't get it installed however. I stick the mast into the motor, but the motor won't catch the teeth.... Is there a special method to installing a new mast? The motor moves up and down but the teeth don't catch at all.

MrBlank

On the same topic, Where could I get one of those antennas that are mounted on like the backwindshieldglass or top of the hood that stick up a little. They have dual functionality for tv and am/fm?
and how much would it run me?

Ravq

When I replaced mine the gear that grabbed at the teeth was stripped so I ended up replacing the whole unit. I would suggest you open the assembly and manually wrap the cable around the gear. When I opened mine I found out that the bottom part of the cable actually broke off around the gear thus it would no longer go up or down.

Ravq

Antenna like a cell phone antenna mounted on the rear window or the antenna on the hood??? Maybe you mean the antenna's that mount on the roof like the IS300 antenna or like a VW antenna. The little black rubber one right? Try a search someone just recently mounted his IS300 antenna.

95emeraldgxe

hrmm - u ever think about shaving the trunk hole - makes your car look pretty sleek - otherwise, u can pick up an antenna for like 30 bucks from shopping.yahoo.com

Ravq

My hole? Nah, too much effort.

MrBlank

Yeah the rubbery one that kinda slopes back. Which tool would you use to "shave" your antennae and/or door handles?

Ravq

It's not as easy as you think. It requires body work.

pocketrocket

iTrader: (1)

Well, depending on the signal strength, you'll be surprised what you can pick up with a broken antenna.

Also, do you have the diversity antenna system? Look on your headunit if it says diversity fm, or look on your rear window above the defrost grille. You might have a second radio antenna there.

MrBlank

Oh the way people talk you would think its like getting a haircut "just a little off the top." I thought you had that tv antenae on your car Rav.

Ravq

I agree the term "shaving" door handles can be a little misleading. But in order to do so you would need a new way to open the doors, which usually means some kind of remote controlled system like Autoloc. Plus the body work. The labor charges alone would be very costly. As for the antenna no I do not have the tv antenna.

Mishmosh

iTrader: (3)

What's more: disconnecting the harness on the antenna motor also disables the remote. Don't know why but it does.

max425

The teeth part of the antenna seems to have fallen off on the highway on my way back from work, so that leaves me out of a mast and teeth part (is this the cable part that is listed as part of the antenna assembly?). Should I just buy a whole new unit or will the price of the cable(?) and mast still be cheaper than the whole thing? Thanks for all the responses everyone.

Teddo

Gates

iTrader: (2)

The pack I got at Pep Boys includes the white teethed part. Is this what you're talking about? That part is connected to the metal cover that goes up and down.

jargoone

I think you can get them at the grocery store. Right next to the rice.

Ravq

If your motor is intact all you need is the mast. The mast is the metal part that sticks up like a mast on a boat and is connected to the cable (w/teeth). I think brand new they are like $30-$40. By "antenna assembly" I mean the motor and the mast. I picked up an assembly for $50 used so it's up to you what you get.

This is a mast:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...item=601751461

MDubya

Yeah , I did the same thing i a Mobile Car Wash, it tore the case shielding off but i pulled the square white piece out of the antenna as far as i could, shoved it back in the Hole and wala, works good as new. only thing is the motor for it runs a little longer, still saving 50 though, MDubya

for sHo

Yeah if you're willing to shell out like 400-500 bux just shave the antenna. I'm gonna be shaving mine soon and putting an IS300 one, cuz I think our antenna's are too big and look real fugly. You would have to get it done from a body shop though for a nice professional job, can't do it yourself.

MrBlank

damnit, wats this rice thing mean?