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SL/R230: Fake phone antenna

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Old 01-02-2019, 08:36 PM
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Fake phone antenna

My phone antenna on the left quarter panel is broken. Since built in cell phones are no longer needed, I expected that someone would come up with the fake antenna to replace broken ones. Used antennae on e-bay go for about $100, which is way too much for a piece, which only purpose is to cover big hole in the quarter panel. Any suggestions?

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Just have the hole fixed and repair. No fake antennas that I know.
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It's also used for TeleAid, although that is also useless on your car since it has the defunct analog system. So all you need is the screw-on "mast" part? yeah, it's about $100. An alternative might be to see if you can find another screw-on cap that will fit the threads (I think they are a standard for that type of antenna). Maybe a good radio or electronics supply shop could help.

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