ls400 antenna hole plug!
07-21-09, 07:32 PM
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ls400 antenna hole plug!
So my antenna broke on my 94 ls400, as in the mast broke and the antenna wont go all the way down anymore.So i had some options.
One was to go buy a mast and take out the antenna motor and open it up and replace the mast.
Two was to leave the antenna as is stick out always eventually will be broken by some idiot or the automatic car wash.
Three was to take out the antenna rod itself, but then that leaves a hole.
I then think about it. I dont really use the radio since i have my ipod and it looks kinda goofy with the antenna always up.
So i chose to take out the antenna.The motor still works fine.
I then tested all the FM radio stations and it still works great, i tested it everywhere.AM still works too but i only tried some of them since I dont listen to AM.
OK so now to that hole thats still there.I didnt want water or anything going in there so i needed to find something to plug it.
I hit up the hardware store and looked around for quite a bit then i found it!
Its called a Nylon Hole Plug, kind of like a plastic cap and it cost about 25 cents(prices may vary)
I bought 3 different sizes.3/16 1/2 and 9/16 just to be sure.
And the one that fit was 3/16!Fits tight and snug. Perfect!
sorry for the blurry pics i used a really cheap camera. haha
One was to go buy a mast and take out the antenna motor and open it up and replace the mast.
Two was to leave the antenna as is stick out always eventually will be broken by some idiot or the automatic car wash.
Three was to take out the antenna rod itself, but then that leaves a hole.
I then think about it. I dont really use the radio since i have my ipod and it looks kinda goofy with the antenna always up.
So i chose to take out the antenna.The motor still works fine.
I then tested all the FM radio stations and it still works great, i tested it everywhere.AM still works too but i only tried some of them since I dont listen to AM.
OK so now to that hole thats still there.I didnt want water or anything going in there so i needed to find something to plug it.
I hit up the hardware store and looked around for quite a bit then i found it!
Its called a Nylon Hole Plug, kind of like a plastic cap and it cost about 25 cents(prices may vary)
I bought 3 different sizes.3/16 1/2 and 9/16 just to be sure.
And the one that fit was 3/16!Fits tight and snug. Perfect!
sorry for the blurry pics i used a really cheap camera. haha
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What about having that taken out and shaving the hole. If anybody thinks this would be clean let me know. I will be shaving mine off completely. Ill post pics of this and the car alltogether when I am done. BUT THE PLUG LOOKS GOOD I LIKE THAT good idea.
07-21-09, 09:25 PM
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nice.. thats a great idea.
the thing that makes that a little hard for some to do is the price, unless your doing it yourself then its a different story.
looking forward to see how it looks, havent seen one done yet.
07-22-09, 02:04 AM
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Yeah I will be doing it myself. I bought (if thats how you spell it) my Lexus 07/07/2009 but I dont know how to post pics. I do all of my own work to my cars. Ill try and post some pics up soon. SORRY NOT TRYing To take your thread hahaha
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Hi,
why dont you just get a new antenna mast and change it? You dont even have to take out the motor!
The Radio actually has an antenna mode to take out the mast!
Christian
why dont you just get a new antenna mast and change it? You dont even have to take out the motor!
The Radio actually has an antenna mode to take out the mast!
Christian
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07-22-09, 03:57 PM
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i will eventually do it if i decide to sell the car which is probably never. haha
09-04-09, 11:59 AM
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I would like to eliminate my power antenna, and get one of those "in car" antenna's that stick to the front or rear windshield, but they seem to get mixed reviews on performance.
Does anyone have experience/recomendations?
Does anyone have experience/recomendations?
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mine came with a slightly bent antenna, which i replaced with an ebay part (DOH!). the cord immediately pulled out of the mast and i maniged to get it stuck in the motor.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-H...Q5fAccessories
problem is you need to mount it outside of the metal chassis for best results. not sure where would be suitable. behind a bumper perhaps?
09-04-09, 05:17 PM
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nice. i built a monster for the project since i was wanting to run doors/widows/accesories, audio tuning, air ride, engine managment, etc. haven't ever been able to sell it cause it's too overbuilt. lol.
sorry for ot.
sorry for ot.
