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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 04:00 AM
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Antenna Mast

My antenna mast only stops ( when pushed the button to go down ) only goes down to about a third of the way. it now goes up all the way. I think somebody had hit it when my brother was driving it. because not only does it not go down but the mast also twist with ease. But from that position it can still go up all the way but not down all the way. So im pretty sure its not the button. Ideas? Will take pictures if needed. Video if wanted as well.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 04:45 AM
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Mine didn't go down all the way either so I got irritated one day and removed the whole unit.

I should replace it with a new one someday, but then again I never listen to the radio anymore ever since I hooked up my ipod.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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They require lubrication periodically to combat sticking.

Try spraying with WD-40, and then "help" it up/down a couple times.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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Mast could be broken. they are not expensive to replace.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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mast is probably broken or twisted. very easy to replace here's a step by step on how to:

http://www.davebarnhart.com/mb300e/antenna.htm
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