95 accord antenna problem

**--eskimo-eg--** · 22-05-2007 10:50 PM

hey guys, i got a really annoying prob w my car, the prev owner said that the antenna is bent so it wont fully retract but the motor keeps on trying to retract the freakin antenna for a few seconds which make really annoying grinding noise

do you guys think that i can just change it to something like the s2000 antenna so the antenna doesnt have to go up and down anymore? or is it better to change to a new oem one?

**Vinnie** · 23-05-2007 08:00 AM

new oem one will not be cheap... mine is also a bit bent and clicks when it retracts (but does fully retract), it seems to be a pretty common prob in cd5's. i jus gently bent mine back the other way and coated in in grease and it works alright. dunno how bad urs is tho...

**avid** · 23-05-2007 08:13 AM

I had the same problem on wifes car.Bought an insert labeled for 95-96 Accord from a radio shop they said was a straight fit. It wasnt,but i managed to make it all work as per factory.Cost me $39.95 for the insert(nylon gear cord and new antenna).Takes a few up and downs for the gear cord to wind on fully,but when it does the noise you are referring to ceases.If i had to do it again i probably would try the wreckers first.

**ECU-MAN** · 23-05-2007 09:17 AM

OEM ones are about $120

**zel05** · 23-05-2007 09:44 AM

is a common problem for cd5's...

I just disconnected the aerial...still works alright.

**--eskimo-eg--** · 23-05-2007 11:07 AM

thx for the reply guys, hmm 120 seems a bit exp for just an antenna

zel05, if i disconnected the aerial is the radio still gonna work?

**zel05** · 23-05-2007 11:10 AM

mine did...

But it was disconnected when i bought it...I have no evidence to proove whether there was an internal antenna put in its place.

Disconnect it, its just a plug...and see if it still works...Worse case is the radio doesnt work, but the stupid problem will go away...Just have to listen to cd's :P

**sugz** · 23-05-2007 01:22 PM

you can stil listen to radio but the reception will not be as strong as before

**Joeyboy** · 23-05-2007 01:27 PM

hey man, i took my power antenna off coz it broke and replaced with just a manual one (coz that was what came with the car when i bought it). anyway, its just a plug that u have to disconnect so it doesnt send a signal to your H/U to raise/lower antenna. If u want a replacement and dont wanna pay $120, click on the link below. found some in ebay for ya (arent I good?! hehe, jokes). lots there, just take your pick. Bare in mind they're from US of A

http://search.ebay.com.au/accord-ant...sPageNameZWD2S

**h22a accord** · 23-05-2007 01:31 PM

aeropro sell replacement for the cd5. i payed about 50 or 60 dollars for mine- it was ages ago i cant be sure.

**--eskimo-eg--** · 23-05-2007 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Joeyboy

hey man, i took my power antenna off coz it broke and replaced with just a manual one (coz that was what came with the car when i bought it). anyway, its just a plug that u have to disconnect so it doesnt send a signal to your H/U to raise/lower antenna. If u want a replacement and dont wanna pay $120, click on the link below. found some in ebay for ya (arent I good?! hehe, jokes). lots there, just take your pick. Bare in mind they're from US of A

http://search.ebay.com.au/accord-ant...sPageNameZWD2S

wow thx alot man thats really helpful!! i disconnected mine, damn i cant listen to radio anymore lol, ill ask the seller how much is the shipping hopefully its not that exp