antenna problems c280
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1994 C 280
antenna problems c280
I have a 1994 C280 with a power antenna. The atenna will not go up but i hear the motor every time winding and unwinding. Has the motor gone bad, what else could be problem? Please help in any way possible.....
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2008 SLK-280
If your motor is still running you need a new antenna mast. You can buy one here for $55.05. http://www.bimmerzone.com/default.wws
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Nope, all you need is a wrench to unscrew the fitting at the base of the antenna. The you power up the radio and the motor pushes the old antenna out. Feed the new antenna in, turn the radio off, and the motor pulls the new antenna in. I think instructions are included with the new mast.
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Originally posted by DougandhisC280
That's a whole lot easier than doing one on a 91 Honda Accord. You have to have a special "key" to replace a mast on one of those.
That's a whole lot easier than doing one on a 91 Honda Accord. You have to have a special "key" to replace a mast on one of those.
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95 c280
my problem is the other way around. My Antenna won't scroll back down. Stuck! I took it to the dealer and they said that because of my after market system does not have enough juice to power the antenna. i asked for it to be manually scrolled back down but the *******s wanted to charge me $150. The dealer told me that if they did manually put it down....it may automaticly scroll back up if i run over a bump or some sort and kick enough juice come back up. Im NOw trying to figure out a way to do it myself...any suggestions?
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2008 SLK-280
Your dealer is telling you a crock because he doesn't want to take the five minutes to change it for you. If your aftermarket radio is correctly installed and the blue wire coming out the back of your radio is actually hooked up, there should be no problem. If your dealer says the radio is what gives it the juice, he's an idiot. 12 volts is 12 volts no matter where it comes from.
