gordy07 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Since i bought my supe the electric aeriel does not go down or up You can still hear the motor running when you turn the radio on/off,so i guess its not the motor. Any ideas anyone:) PS its stuck in the up position at the moment a bit like viagra i cant get it down:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Since i bought my supe the electric aeriel does not go down or up You can still hear the motor running when you turn the radio on/off,so i guess its not the motor. Any ideas anyone:) PS its stuck in the up position at the moment a bit like viagra i cant get it down:d Think there's a belt actually driving the thing up and down. Heard of them snapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeyboy2k Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Worn out teeth? (There's a plastic runner thing inside.) I think you can get replacement internals. Mine has similar symptoms to yours at the moment, however, if I give it a bit of a helping hand it usually retracts or erects. There are likely to be a fair few people who've done the stubby transplant who have their old units available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thanks guys i will have to strip it down and have a look,how do i get to the belt and teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 ive done this about a year ago and now its started palying up again so i am looking for a stubby, the biggest pain in the bum cheeks with this was getting the teeth on the wee thing that makes the mast go up and down i think mine might just need a clean out, i think on sunday (if i can be bothered) i might do a how to replace then mast thread with pics. unless someone has done it before? anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Do you still get the same reception with a stubby,i suppose anything would be better than it being stuck up it looks like a RC car,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 i dont really know but then again i never really listen to the radio ive got a 8GB ipod nano conected up so i guess thats all i need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 just when you say you dont listen to the radio steveo,neither do i! I dont even know why i need the thing working i just do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Think there's a belt actually driving the thing up and down. Heard of them snapping. That's right: a toothed nylon belt drives the mast up and down. Mr T sells a replacement mast that comes with the belt, at a reasonable price. You don't need to buy a new electric motor: they are £££. To fit the new mast+belt, remove the interior trim of the boot so you can get to and remove the motor. Open the motor up and removed any bits of the old belt that are knocking around in there before fitting the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 i got fedup, 2 of mine broke, bought a new one and left it unconnected even though it worked, then decided to de ariel and got a internal one on my a-pillar see pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley-jm Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 My car is in the bodyshop and I de-aerialed mine as well so I need an alternative. I was thinking of a sharkfin aerial or something but an internal seems like a nice idea if it works! How well does the a-pillar one work and where did you get that from? How much? I dont often use the radio either but want to retain that alternative Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHandy Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Since i bought my supe the electric aeriel does not go down or up You can still hear the motor running when you turn the radio on/off,so i guess its not the motor. Any ideas anyone:) PS its stuck in the up position at the moment a bit like viagra i cant get it down:d gordy Recently removed mine will sell for £10 + p&p the mast is bent at the top but the motor is top notch all you need to do is swap masts and bolt in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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