Antenna problem with 2001 RX 300..HELP!!
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Antenna problem with 2001 RX 300..HELP!!
Hello, New to the site....GREAT SITE!!!
I just recently bought a 2001 RX 300....Just noticed that my antenna does not retract...I hear the antenna motor running but the antenna will not retarct....Can this be easily repaired???
Is this what is involved in the "antenna mast replacement" that I have seen referenced.
Appreciate any help.....THANKS!!!!
I just recently bought a 2001 RX 300....Just noticed that my antenna does not retract...I hear the antenna motor running but the antenna will not retarct....Can this be easily repaired???
Is this what is involved in the "antenna mast replacement" that I have seen referenced.
Appreciate any help.....THANKS!!!!
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Antenna mast replacement is all that is needed????
Thanks for the reply....Fern....I am assuming that the "antenna mast replacement" will take care of the problem....Therefore it is not an antenna motor prolem???
Thank you in advance!!!
Thank you in advance!!!
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Originally Posted by vp911
Our RX300 had this problem (2002) and the dealer replaced the motor. It was out of warranty but they did it on goodwill Lexus.
NOTE: That website shows the factory manual procedure for replacing the antenna. The factory manual says the teeth of the antenna gear must face toward the REAR of the vehicle. On my '00 RX300 it had to face the FRONT. Pay attention to the direction when you run the antenna out of the motor.
Last edited by ericok; 12-23-05 at 07:35 PM.
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Originally Posted by ericok
OK, but he can hear his motor running so it doesn't seem to be a bad motor. The antenna has a long nylon gear tail attached to the end. The motor spins a gear which drives the teeth on this nylon piece. That's what runs the antenna up and down. If a piece of that nylon tail has broken off inside the motor, then he would have to disassemble the motor to get it out. A dealer wouldn't disassemble the motor to fix that. They'd just give you a whole new unit. Replacing the antenna is simple. Disassembling the motor is one level harder. Getting to the motor is another issue.
NOTE: That website shows the factory manual procedure for replacing the antenna. The factory manual says the teeth of the antenna gear must face toward the REAR of the vehicle. On my '00 RX300 it had to face the FRONT. Pay attention to the direction when you run the antenna out of the motor.
NOTE: That website shows the factory manual procedure for replacing the antenna. The factory manual says the teeth of the antenna gear must face toward the REAR of the vehicle. On my '00 RX300 it had to face the FRONT. Pay attention to the direction when you run the antenna out of the motor.
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Originally Posted by Fern
as for the attn mast.
u dont twist u just turn on the radio and watch the attn go up. and what also happens when the plastic line brakes?
Last edited by koolaidman; 12-23-05 at 09:31 PM.
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Originally Posted by rx300_2000
Greetimgs all,
I have the same problem, unfortunately the antenna has now broken off.......I wonder how much this repair will cost?
I have the same problem, unfortunately the antenna has now broken off.......I wonder how much this repair will cost?
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Originally Posted by koolaidman
lol i dont agree with some of the stuff. wd 40 for upper strut mounts. wd40 tends to collect dust. so a dry lube would be better
as for the attn mast.
u dont twist u just turn on the radio and watch the attn go up. and what also happens when the plastic line brakes?
as for the attn mast.
u dont twist u just turn on the radio and watch the attn go up. and what also happens when the plastic line brakes?
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I bought my antenna mast replacement at a Lexus dealer, but returned it. My RX's mast will only raise about 1/2 the normal distance (the upper section will not extend). I used the documented procedure for removing the mast but it would not come out. Since my mast is still usable in strong signal areas, I decided to leave it alone.
Assuming my problem is with the motor, is there an aftermarket motor available? It costs too much to buy a new replacement motor from Lexus. If the time should come where the antenna will not raise at all, I think I would invest my money in satellite radio before spending almost $200 for a new mast and motor and still be stuck with broadcast radio.
Assuming my problem is with the motor, is there an aftermarket motor available? It costs too much to buy a new replacement motor from Lexus. If the time should come where the antenna will not raise at all, I think I would invest my money in satellite radio before spending almost $200 for a new mast and motor and still be stuck with broadcast radio.
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DaveJ...since you are thinking about replacing the motor, have you tried getting to the motor and opening it up and clearing any broken pieces out? I had to do this to my 99 RX and it wasn't all that difficult. I bet I could get to the motor in about 30 minutes. if you really need help, I can take pictures of each piece you have to remove in order to get to the motor. This should save you alot and you don't have to be a mechanic to get to it or to clean out the pieces.