Ordering/Changing Antenna Mast
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Ordering/Changing Antenna Mast
I need to replace my antenna mast on my '01 RX. It retails for $58.61 (per my dealer). Does anyone know where to find an OEM replacement for less? Also, is it difficult to replace? Any special tools needed?
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I have a 2000 RX300 and purchased a replacement antenna mast from EBay for $19.95 including shipping. There is a long nylon cord that comes with the mast and it drives the antenna up and down. In my case, the plastic cord was broken so I had to open the antenna motor case to remove the old cord. If your cord is still attached as one long piece then the installation of your replacement mast will only take about 15 minutes.
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I found one (OEM) for $24.75 + $6 Shipping at http://antennamastsrus.com
This includes detailed instructions.
Thanks for all the replies.
This includes detailed instructions.
Thanks for all the replies.
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I found one (OEM) for $24.75 + $6 Shipping at http://antennamastsrus.com
This includes detailed instructions.
Thanks for all the replies.
This includes detailed instructions.
Thanks for all the replies.
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I'll let you know how it goes.
My earlier inquiries included 'removing the fender' and/or '$250 for antennea motor'
Thanks for the link.
Here is a link showing the surgery with pics http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/audio/powerantenna.html
One change for me is the first pic with the flat screwdriver.
I have better luck with a pair of needle-nose pliers, straight down on opposing slots.
Much safer for the paint.
I hope my situation isn't that involved.
Last edited by Raoul; May 3, 2007 at 05:58 AM.
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Antenna from antennamastrus came in saturday (4 days).
The replacement and original were identical.
The old plastic cable wasn't broken off.
Had partial success, on the install. The old came out easy enough but, the motor wouldn't grab the new cable after many attempts. All stations were picked on the radio, which was what my daughter wanted. Just left the antenna extended. It can be lowered by hand before entering a car wash.
Not worth $85 to her for a stealership fix.
The replacement and original were identical.
The old plastic cable wasn't broken off.
Had partial success, on the install. The old came out easy enough but, the motor wouldn't grab the new cable after many attempts. All stations were picked on the radio, which was what my daughter wanted. Just left the antenna extended. It can be lowered by hand before entering a car wash.
Not worth $85 to her for a stealership fix.
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Thanks for the feedback. I bought mine from the same guys over the weekend. I saw others on e-bay, from different companies, going as low as $9.99 + shipping, but they didn't look OEM.
I hope I get mine this weekend and will put it in over the weekend.
I hope I get mine this weekend and will put it in over the weekend.
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