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Old May 19, 2020 | 06:58 AM
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Hi I have just joined the forum. I am in the UK and have a 2003 with a faulty antenna. The relay module clicks when I power the head unit on and off but the motor does not run. I am trying to find a wiring diagram for the antenna unit but I have had no luck finding one. I would appreciate any help that you can give me.
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Old May 19, 2020 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Gkeenan
Hi I have just joined the forum. I am in the UK and have a 2003 with a faulty antenna. The relay module clicks when I power the head unit on and off but the motor does not run. I am trying to find a wiring diagram for the antenna unit but I have had no luck finding one. I would appreciate any help that you can give me.
Start checking out the salvage yards. A new antenna can only be purchased with the antenna select relay assy and is VERY expensive from the dealer. Some here will suggest replacing the antenna with a stubby type also. The antenna motor not running could be a bad motor or just poor contact inside the motor with the brushes. I would recommend you expose the antenna and take a tool, place it on the motor assembly and tap it several times. If it is the brushes, it may allow them to make contact with the motor stator again and start functioning. Its a shot.

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Old May 19, 2020 | 10:14 AM
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Gkeenan, do a advance search on this subject, you should find plenty of infos to tackle this problem.
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Old May 20, 2020 | 06:00 AM
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Paul,

Yes I have been trying for almost 12 months but not had any success. If I know what the connections are i may be able to sort it myself but there is a multi plug and i have no idea what the connections are for. Thank you for your reply.
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Is your antenna in the up or down position. The most common problem is a bent mast.

In your case the mast maybe bent and not allowing the antenna to move.

I would try this REALLY easy mast removal process and see if that frees your motor. If so it is a $15 ebay purchase to solve the problem.
LINK TO TSB for Antenna Mast Replacement

Otherwise you can try watching one of these videos

or reading this post
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...acement-2.html
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The mast is down but i dont get any voltage to the motor to make it move, just a click from the grey control box on the unit. I just need a wiring diagram for the unit.
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Originally Posted by Raven01750
Start checking out the salvage yards. A new antenna can only be purchased with the antenna select relay assy and is VERY expensive from the dealer. Some here will suggest replacing the antenna with a stubby type also. The antenna motor not running could be a bad motor or just poor contact inside the motor with the brushes. I would recommend you expose the antenna and take a tool, place it on the motor assembly and tap it several times. If it is the brushes, it may allow them to make contact with the motor stator again and start functioning. Its a shot.

Paul
I may have misunderstood your post, but you can indeed just buy the antenna only. I bought one.

Part 8633724340
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