Replacement Radio Antenna
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From: Cortland NY
1997 E420
Replacement Radio Antenna
For some reason one of the wires to the rear window radio antenna, one of the leads is no longer attached?
First question is the stock antenna even compatible with the aftermarket JVC head unit the PO installed.
And if it is where could I find a reasonably priced replacement antenna?
Also not sure a repair (Solder) is possible as we all know what happens to glass when heated. I would post a picture but My wife drove it to work this morning.
Thanks for looking!
First question is the stock antenna even compatible with the aftermarket JVC head unit the PO installed.
And if it is where could I find a reasonably priced replacement antenna?
Also not sure a repair (Solder) is possible as we all know what happens to glass when heated. I would post a picture but My wife drove it to work this morning.
Thanks for looking!
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1997 E420
Yup did that first. They were not very helpful.. I will try another later, were capable of installing a factory replacement antenna, just haven't had much luck locating a vendor. Thanks for looking.
My last frame off restoration was a 95 jeep wrangler.
My last frame off restoration was a 95 jeep wrangler.
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1997 E420
Success!
Ordered a new replacement antenna with a built in 12v signal amplifier.
mounted up front tucked away nicely! looks pretty professional too!
mounted up front tucked away nicely! looks pretty professional too!
Last edited by Rich's 97 E420; Jul 13, 2013 at 08:01 PM.
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Could you please post a photo if possible. What brand name and model number? I have different problem but need to do same thing. One last question, what about AM radio? Did the new antenna improve AM reception? Thank you in advance.
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Try these guys, I bought the same item from a local shop. they even installed it for me. total $42.00 they installed the head unit before we found the damaged antenna wire.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller
I can post a picture tomorrow.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller
I can post a picture tomorrow.
