Antenna Problem - motor does not go
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1996 C280, 2010 E350 Previous: '52 300 Adenaeur, '59 220 S, '94 C180, '03 C320 4-Matic Sport
Antenna Problem - motor does not go
My 1996 C280 has a Hirshmann retracting antenna. Lately it will not go up, or sometimes not go back down.
When this happens, the motor is not running at all. I try to engage the antenna going up, and then listen to see if the motor is running, and it is not.
It could be an intermittent failure of the motor, or a problem in the wiring such that the motor is not turned on.
Any thoughts ? Thanks
When this happens, the motor is not running at all. I try to engage the antenna going up, and then listen to see if the motor is running, and it is not.
It could be an intermittent failure of the motor, or a problem in the wiring such that the motor is not turned on.
Any thoughts ? Thanks
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From: Mamaroneck, NY
1996 C280, 2010 E350 Previous: '52 300 Adenaeur, '59 220 S, '94 C180, '03 C320 4-Matic Sport
I will have to take out the trunk liner and have a look. Sure would be nice if it was a loose ground.
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1996 C280, 2010 E350 Previous: '52 300 Adenaeur, '59 220 S, '94 C180, '03 C320 4-Matic Sport
Makes me think this is just a minor connector issue. Once it cools down here, I'll pursue that.