How To Replace A Broken Antenna In 10 Minutes

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  • How to replace a broken antenna mast. I completed this repair on my truck and it took less than 10 minutes. It was an easy repair that anybody could do.
    You first have to remove the old antenna by removing the securing nut on the antenna mast. Remove the old broken antenna. Take the new antenna and push it as far down as you can before you feel resistance. Make sure the grooves are facing the same direction that the old antenna mast grooves were facing. If you don't know then you may have to do a little trial and error until you get it right. In my 1999 Toyota 4Runner I had to have the grooves facing backwards. Turn your radio off while the antenna is inside the housing. You may have to push the new antenna and move it around until the wind up mechanism catches the grooves. The new antenna should seat properly. Tighten the securing nut.
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  • @spEAMerNation
    @spEAMerNation Рік тому +14

    Funny how such a niche video tutorial from years ago will keep getting traffic (ha) for years to come.
    This little tutorial was so clear, concise, and useful! It helped me replace the antenna on my '94 Chrysler Concorde with one that looked better, and works so much better than the one I destroyed in a car wash.
    Thank you!

    • @SimplyWaffle
      @SimplyWaffle Рік тому +1

      Omg I broke mine in a car wash aswell 😂😂I'm right there with ya buddy

  • @misedbythatmuch
    @misedbythatmuch 7 місяців тому +2

    Legend. Replaced the 100 series aerial in under 15 mins, no wheel off, no hassles. Many thanks

  • @kkjjffss
    @kkjjffss 5 років тому +6

    I thank you immensely for the upload, made the procedure clear cut and easy to follow!!! I am ecstatic to have finally replaced this part!

  • @rustOfunk
    @rustOfunk 4 роки тому +9

    Thanks for posting this. Every other video I saw told you to remove the front wheel and all of the wheel well shrouds. Saved me hours!

  • @cts12815
    @cts12815 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you for the video. I broke my antenna in a car wash and I'm the least mechanical savvy. The video gave me the courage to fix the antenna on my own. It took me less than 10 minutes to swap out the antenna. Weirdly the grooves on 2001 4runner were facing the other direction. Thanks again.

  • @philguerrero6864
    @philguerrero6864 Рік тому +2

    You saved my ass i got a 1999 Infiniti g20 and i just snapped my antenna in the car wash very simple i thought it would be more difficult thanks alot 👌👍🙂

  • @kaylammm2080
    @kaylammm2080 4 роки тому +4

    thank you!! the antenna on my 02 4runner snapped at the car wash and i had no clue how to take it off lol

  • @curtiseverett1671
    @curtiseverett1671 3 роки тому +15

    but how do you remove the old white toothed cable/strip????????????????????????? do you just pull it out while turning on the radio?

    • @ardwych4881
      @ardwych4881 6 місяців тому

      Yep, it's pointless. Video needs to be removed, Autodometer.

  • @primalphatman
    @primalphatman 4 роки тому

    Thank you I hope it helps me with my 92 Chevy van

  • @MartinPerez-sl4mc
    @MartinPerez-sl4mc 4 роки тому +1

    EXCELENTE! MUCHAS GRACIAS

  • @walkerskii
    @walkerskii 5 років тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @user-xd2uw1yw2d
    @user-xd2uw1yw2d 10 місяців тому

    Very helpful. Thanks

  • @KP-pv9cm
    @KP-pv9cm Рік тому

    So helpful! Thank you for posting this video. Worked perfect for a day. Now it needs an assist to go up. Can someone explain why this is happening?

  • @FunDadAdventures
    @FunDadAdventures 10 місяців тому

    Thank you!!

  • @quintonlafferty2554
    @quintonlafferty2554 4 роки тому +3

    Worked great for an 03 Toyota Sequoia. Teeth forward

  • @fredjimenez4208
    @fredjimenez4208 4 роки тому +3

    Great video, on my 1997 4Runner the grooves were facing forward and it was able to catch and go all the way in after the radio was shut off. Thank you for posting.

  • @raulquiboyen7336
    @raulquiboyen7336 4 роки тому

    for isuzu trooper. even if the main switch is off there is still sound in the foot part if the antena. how could i cure it? any idez please

  • @johnsmith-si7bj
    @johnsmith-si7bj 2 роки тому

    Hello my 4runner antenna broke a while ago. The antenna motor has stop working since too. What my problem do you know

  • @mandosZ
    @mandosZ 2 роки тому +1

    i put mine on my 1993 honda accord and mine doesn’t close all the way but i don’t mind that. the thing that does bother me is it makes a noise when it goes down and up almost like a farting noise as if the cable is scratching. i put grease on the cable as well and still makes the noise

  • @marklopez4524
    @marklopez4524 Рік тому

    Is there a stock number for the replacement antenna?

  • @Jg80s
    @Jg80s 5 місяців тому

    Would this work on a 2004 Toyota Sequoia?

  • @raulquiboyen7336
    @raulquiboyen7336 4 роки тому

    how to condemn antena power supply?

  • @lettheguudtimezroll2493
    @lettheguudtimezroll2493 5 років тому +3

    Could you link the website you purchased the antenna mast from? Would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work on your videos!

    • @AutOdometer
      @AutOdometer  5 років тому +1

      www.rockauto.com/
      I think I got it from here or either EBay. Not sure what vehicle you have but Rock Auto should be pretty easy to follow.

    • @fredjimenez4208
      @fredjimenez4208 4 роки тому +1

      Hi, I got mine from Amazon from site, Masts R Us part #A049. My antenna mast nylon grooves were facing forward on my 1997 4Runner.

    • @allenlink8032
      @allenlink8032 3 роки тому

      Clearly stated in the video at the beginning. rockauto.com

    • @robertlachmayer7460
      @robertlachmayer7460 11 місяців тому

      I put mine in backwards then turned it around it work great. Thanks for video bro

  • @ericb303
    @ericb303 4 роки тому +16

    How did you get the old cable out? I don’t see that in the video.

    • @michaelbezak5401
      @michaelbezak5401 4 роки тому +2

      Eric Bray yea missed that part lol

    • @whiterol
      @whiterol 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah he just skipped that part. The most important part.

    • @JohnnyTrulove
      @JohnnyTrulove 3 роки тому

      He just replaced the mast. The cable is attached to the base/motor and of course to the back of the stereo.

    • @ardwych4881
      @ardwych4881 6 місяців тому

      Yep, it's pointless. Video needs to be removed, Autodometer.

    • @ardwych4881
      @ardwych4881 6 місяців тому

      @@JohnnyTrulove - not the electrical cable - the centre feed plastic cable inside the mast. He omits that entirely.

  • @carlitosandres3742
    @carlitosandres3742 3 роки тому

    Is it the same for a Honda Accord 1992?

    • @CorydonDude
      @CorydonDude 3 роки тому

      I would assume so. I’m about to replace one on my 98 4Runner, but my 92 Accord has bad antenna too lol

  • @mario-sl6cz
    @mario-sl6cz 5 років тому +4

    How did that white cable hook up? I don’t get it lol

    • @davidzeiters2845
      @davidzeiters2845 4 роки тому +1

      the grooves in the mast's cable are grabbed by the gear in the motor and pulled in. once in, it just is gripped by the gears.

    • @ardwych4881
      @ardwych4881 6 місяців тому

      ...and when the motor senses resistance - the mast is fully drawn in - it stops. Similarly it knows how long it should run to be fully extended. Good logic.

  • @TheTruePwnzar
    @TheTruePwnzar 4 роки тому

    My old antenna was snapped off. There is still a piece of metal stuck in the assembly that i cant seem to get out. Any idea on how to do it?

    • @djdjsggg2924
      @djdjsggg2924 4 роки тому

      I have the same problem with my vehicle it is a 1993 grand Marquis. He said something about taking the wheel and wheel cover off. What was ur vehicle and we're u able to fix it?

    • @justinbond9914
      @justinbond9914 4 роки тому

      Same thing with my 03 tundra how did u get piece of metal out

    • @nekokat54
      @nekokat54 3 роки тому

      I have the same problem with my nissan pathfinder, there's a little price of the antenna Corroded stuck inside the frame of it. I'm about to take it to a mechanic if I can't get it to come loose

    • @kentripley7606
      @kentripley7606 Рік тому

      @@djdjsggg2924 It's not a "wheel cover" per se on the Toyota 3rd generation 4Runner. More aptly called "wheel well liner or flap". Other videos show the connectors just get pried out and snap back on when reattaching. Not sure what your Marquis has in there. Maybe just turn the steering wheel to the right or remove the wheel to get better access. Good luck!

  • @btx5740
    @btx5740 3 роки тому +1

    Where’s the whined up

    • @ardwych4881
      @ardwych4881 6 місяців тому

      to btx - it's automatic. The system knows how long to run the motor to fully extend the mast, or similar logic.

  • @wordforlife1585
    @wordforlife1585 Рік тому

    You should have worn some vinyl gloves bro...

  • @jayq7463
    @jayq7463 2 роки тому

    Yeah this is the same for all models... dmb fk!

  • @assertive415
    @assertive415 9 місяців тому

    the most important part you left out was removing the wheel and plastic cover to see what you need to do under there

    • @ardwych4881
      @ardwych4881 6 місяців тому

      Yep, it's pointless. Video needs to be removed, Autodometer.

  • @ardwych4881
    @ardwych4881 6 місяців тому

    VIEWERS - READ THIS FIRST: Unfortunately this is only half a job. The presenter just feeds a new antenna and its attached flexible slotted cable into and existing motor-body and its feed-in pipe.
    There's no mention of getting the old broken stuff out - it's like ramming a musket-ball on top of an existing musket-ball, a cannonball into a loaded barrel - choose your own metaphor.
    Incomplete. MOVE ON.

  • @georgepascual9173
    @georgepascual9173 4 роки тому +4

    I don't see this video very helpful you never show how to take out the old cable out? 10minutes my ass lol

    • @ardwych4881
      @ardwych4881 6 місяців тому

      Yep, it's pointless. Video needs to be removed, Autodometer.

  • @greg1629
    @greg1629 Рік тому

    A good video author would respond to people's comments unless they copied this video.

  • @KFLson
    @KFLson Рік тому

    This video is 3mins not 10mins…so no 😌