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Old Feb 6, 2025 | 03:33 PM
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Ordered a "mini" antenna due to the extending one broken off in a car wash. Can't get it to fit with any of the adapters. Anyone have a suggested brand guaranteed to fit ? Thanks
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Old Feb 6, 2025 | 03:42 PM
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Why not replace the antenna mast with an OE part
https://www.ebay.com/itm/183410350809
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Old Feb 8, 2025 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by GAC410007
Ordered a "mini" antenna due to the extending one broken off in a car wash. Can't get it to fit with any of the adapters. Anyone have a suggested brand guaranteed to fit ? Thanks
option 1A here for the full conversion works. Then u could use any mini one after http://www.theantennasource.com/LEXU...2-2010.html#1A


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Old Feb 8, 2025 | 10:13 AM
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The stubby antenna gives it an updated look. Gone are the telescoping antennas...technology works. I installed a Honda S2000 antenna, I love it.

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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 04:32 PM
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I found the following two statements in a search. Can anyone confirm which one is correct?

Yes that is a viable option. You do realize that the rear
antenna is just for the AM. The FM antenna is in the windshield. So if you do not listen to AM just disconnect the rear antenna.

I have a 2002. The rear
antenna to two different heights depending if radio is on am or fm.

Thanks
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Old Feb 12, 2025 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SC430inVA
I found the following two statements in a search. Can anyone confirm which one is correct?

Yes that is a viable option. You do realize that the rear
antenna is just for the AM. The FM antenna is in the windshield. So if you do not listen to AM just disconnect the rear antenna.

I have a 2002. The rear
antenna to two different heights depending if radio is on am or fm.

Thanks
I have an 05 and the second statement is correct for me.
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Old Mar 12, 2025 | 02:01 PM
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I bought a replacement antenna that fit like OEM, but I still haven't fished out the remaining plastic strip broken off from the old antenna in the unit. The process is quite a hassle and involves splitting the unit open and getting this black sticky sealer all over the place. The videos look horrid. I really just wanted to plug the hole from where the old one broke off. I suppose I may delve into the correct fix one day. Ugh. I really don't like doing these sorts of repairs.
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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 05:50 AM
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It's not that hard. Less that 2.0 hours work.
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